Overview
Dracula chimaera is a plant with a clump-forming habit in the genus Dracula, part of the Orchidaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Dracula chimaera grows best in full shade, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include ornamental.
About
Dracula chimaera, known as the spectral-flowered orchid, is a clump-forming evergreen cultivar within the Dracula genus. It thrives in full shade, ideally on a north-facing, sheltered aspect with moist, neutral loam soil. Hardy to UK zone H4, this ornamental orchid is best planted in well-drained soil and requires watering during establishment. It is of particular interest during spring and summer and can be propagated by 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 chimaera size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Clump-forming
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Ornamental
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Dracula chimaera
- Propagation
- Division, seed
- Pest resistance
- High
- Disease resistance
- High
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Dracula chimaera?
Dracula chimaera prefers full shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Dracula chimaera need?
Dracula chimaera grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist.
Is Dracula chimaera hardy in the UK?
Dracula chimaera 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 chimaera?
Division, seed.
More in the Dracula genus
- Dracula bellabeautiful dracula
- Dracula bella 'William'
- Dracula cordobae
- Dracula erythrochaete
- Dracula hirtziiHirtz's dracula
- Dracula chimaera var. aurea
- Dracula dalessandroi 'Sue'
- Dracula psitticina 'Margaret'