Overview

Diuris Pioneer gx 'Big Ears' is a plant with a clump-forming habit in the genus Diuris, part of the Orchidaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Diuris Pioneer gx 'Big Ears' grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include ornamental.

About

Diuris Pioneer gx 'Big Ears' is a clump-forming cultivar of the Diuris genus, which belongs to the Orchidaceae family. This deciduous plant thrives in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect, preferring fertile, well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H4, it is best grown in conditions that provide well-drained soil. Diuris Pioneer gx 'Big Ears' is valued for its ornamental appeal during spring and summer and can be propagated by division or seed.

About the genus

Diuris, commonly known as donkey orchids, bee orchids, nanny goat orchids or pansy orchids, is a genus of more than sixty species of flowering plants in the orchid family, Orchidaceae and is endemic to Australia, apart from one species endemic to Timor. The name "Diuris" refers to the hanging sepals but the common name "donkey orchid", derives from the ear-like petals common to all species. Many have mainly yellow flowers with darker markings and are thought to mimic nectar-producing flowers which open at the same time.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Diuris

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Well-drained

Aspect

South-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H4

Plant details

Diuris Pioneer gx 'Big Ears' size, habit and characteristics

Habit

Clump-forming

Foliage

Deciduous

Suggested uses

Ornamental

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Diuris Pioneer gx 'Big Ears'

Propagation

Division, seed

Pest resistance

Susceptible to aphids, slugs

Disease resistance

Susceptible to root rot

Frequently asked questions