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Galearis spectabilis (Showy orchid)

Other names: North American showy orchid, Parson in the pulpit, Preachers in the pulpit, Orchis spectabilis, Showy orchis, Galeorchis spectabilis, Purple-hooded orchid, Kirtle pink, Orchis humilis, Habenaria spectabili

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Species
G. spectabilis is an upright, deciduous, terrestrial orchid with two fleshy, glossy, broadly ovate to elliptic, dark green leaves and an erect stem bearing a raceme of lightly fragrant, two-lipped flowers with purple-pink upper petals and white lower petals in spring.
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Season of interest

Flower

Spring Summer Autumn Winter
Flower

Foliage

Spring Summer Autumn Winter
Foliage
Height and spread

Height and spread

Size Max height Max spread To maturity
0.2 m 0.15 m 2-5 years
0 ft 0 ft 2-5 years

Where to grow

Soil type
  • Loamy
  • Sandy
Soil drainage
  • Moist but well-drained
  • Well-drained
Soil pH
  • Acid
  • Neutral
Sunlight
  • Partial Shade
  • Full Shade
Aspect
  • East
  • West
  • South
Exposure
  • Sheltered

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Cultivation

Grow in loose, humus-rich, well-drained or moist but well-drained, neutral to acid soil in partial or full shade. Mulch with leaf mould in spring. Plants grown in the wild transplant poorly & should not be dug for use in home gardens. Best in areas with cool summers. Difficult to grow if cultural requirements are not met.

Suggested uses

Containers/Patio, Beds and borders, City, Greenhouse

UK hardiness

H7

USDA zones

Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7

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

Upright, Erect flower stem

Native to

Eastern United States, Central United States, Eastern Canada

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Not toxic

Plant care

Pruning

Propagation methods

Seed, Division

Propagation

Allow pods to dry on plant. Germinate seed in vitro in gelatin, agar, or other medium.

Pests

Diseases

Sow seed starting in a protected environment

Mulch with leaf mould or garden compost in spring (optional)

Divide and replant after flowering

Plant in fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soils

Plant Allium, Erythronium, Colchicum and Galtonia bulbs

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