About
Anacamptis pyramidalis is a terrestrial orchid characterized by its tuberous root system and elongated, lanceolate leaves. In mid-summer, it produces a dense, conical spike adorned with small flowers that are typically a deep pink hue, though pure white varieties can also be found.
About the genus
Anacamptis are slender terrestrial orchids characterized by rounded tubers and a rosette of lanceolate basal leaves. The upright stem features smaller, narrower leaves and culminates in a loose or dense raceme of spurred flowers that bloom in early summer.
Growing conditions
- Sunlight
- Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Foliage
- Semi evergreen
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- 0-0.1 metre
- Time to full height
- 2-5 years
- Suggested uses
- Wildlife gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Wildflower meadow
- Native to
- Europe, Africa, Asia
Care notes
- Cultivation
- Best in fertile, well-drained, gritty, humus-rich, neutral or alkaline soil in partial shade. Plant dormant tubers at least 8cm deep. Can be naturalised in fine turf
- Pruning
- No pruning required
- Propagation
- Propagate by separating offsets in spring
- Pest resistance
- Susceptible to slug and snail damage
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free