Overview
Dracula bella is a plant with a clump-forming habit in the genus Dracula, part of the Orchidaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Dracula bella grows best in full shade, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include ornamental.
About
Dracula bella, known as the beautiful dracula, is a clump-forming orchid cultivar belonging to the genus Dracula. This evergreen plant thrives in full shade, ideally in a north-facing, sheltered position. It prefers moist, neutral loam soil and is hardy to UK zone H4. Best appreciated in spring and summer, Dracula bella is suited for ornamental use and requires well-drained soil with watering during establishment. Propagation is achieved through division or seed.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Dracula
- Sunlight
- Full shade
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist
- Aspect
- North-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
Dracula bella size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Clump-forming
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Ornamental
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Dracula bella
- Propagation
- Division, seed
- Pest resistance
- High
- Disease resistance
- High
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Dracula bella?
Dracula bella prefers full shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Dracula bella need?
Dracula bella grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist.
Is Dracula bella hardy in the UK?
Dracula bella has an RHS hardiness rating of H4, meaning it is hardy through an average UK winter, tolerating -10 to -5°C.
How do I propagate Dracula bella?
Division, seed.
More in the Dracula genus
- Dracula bella 'William'
- Dracula chimaeraspectral-flowered orchid
- Dracula cordobae
- Dracula erythrochaete
- Dracula hirtziiHirtz's dracula
- Dracula chimaera var. aurea
- Dracula dalessandroi 'Sue'
- Dracula psitticina 'Margaret'