Anacamptis pyramidalis (Pyramid orchid)

Other names: Pyramidal orchid, Orchis pyramidalis

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Where to grow

Soil type
  • Chalky
  • Loamy
  • Sandy
Soil drainage
  • Well-drained
Soil pH
  • Alkaline
  • Neutral
Sunlight
  • Full Sun
Aspect
  • East
  • West
  • South
Exposure
  • Sheltered

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Additional plant details

Cultivation

Grow in fertile, gritty, neutral to alkaline, well-drained soil in sun. Plant dormant tubers in autumn at least 8cm deep. Suitable for hot, dry banks or screes. Avoid using fertilisers. Does not tolerate waterlogged conditions.

Suggested uses

Rock, Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Wildflower, Greenhouse, Naturalised in turf

UK hardiness

H7

USDA zones

Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9

Sunset zone

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Unknown
Central Valley = Unknown
South Coastal = Unknown
South Inland = Unknown
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Deciduous

Habit

Erect flower stem

Native to

Europe, Mediterranean, Western Asia

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Not toxic

Plant care

Pruning

A winter green species. Shoots appear in autumn or winter, enlarging in spring. Leaves die off in summer. Do not remove dead leaves until they have completely died back.

Propagation methods

Seed, Offsets

Propagation

Separate offsets in spring.

Pests

Diseases

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