Overview

Herminium macrophyllum is a plant with a herbaceous perennial habit in the genus Herminium, part of the Orchidaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Herminium macrophyllum grows best in full sun, and tolerates chalk and loam soils and neutral and alkaline pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include wildlife gardens and native plantings.

About

Herminium macrophyllum is a herbaceous perennial orchid with deciduous foliage, suited to full sun in a south-facing, sheltered position. It thrives in moist but well-drained chalk or loam soils with neutral to alkaline pH. Hardy to UK zone H5, this cultivar is ideal for wildlife gardens and native plantings. It flowers in spring and summer, and requires watering during establishment. Propagation is by seed or division.

About the genus

Herminium is a genus of plants in family Orchidaceae, widespread across much of Europe and Asia.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Herminium

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Chalk, Loam

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil moisture

Moist but well-drained

Aspect

South-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H5

Plant details

Herminium macrophyllum size, habit and characteristics

Habit

Herbaceous perennial

Foliage

Deciduous

Suggested uses

Wildlife gardens, native plantings

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Herminium macrophyllum

Propagation

Seed, division

Pest resistance

High

Disease resistance

High

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