Cephalanthera longifolia (Narrow-leaved helleborine)

Other names: Sword-leaved helleborine, White lady

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Where to grow

Soil type
  • Chalky
  • Loamy
  • Sandy
Soil drainage
  • Moist but well-drained
  • Moisture-retentive
Soil pH
  • Alkaline
  • Neutral
Sunlight
  • Partial Shade
Aspect
  • East
  • West
  • South
Exposure
  • Exposed

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Additional plant details

Cultivation

Best in moist or moist but well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil in light shade. Enrich soil with leaf mould.

Suggested uses

Rock, Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Wildflower, Woodland, Greenhouse

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

Native to

Europe, Asia, Northern Africa

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Not toxic

Plant care

Pruning

Deadhead faded flowers spikes. Avoid fertilisers and fungicides as these can destroy the symbiotic relationship between the orchid and a soil-dwelling fungus that allows the orchid to absorb sufficient nutrients from the soil.

Propagation methods

Seed, Division

Propagation

Separate offsets in autumn.

Pests

Diseases

Other plants

Companion plants (0)

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