About
A medium-sized, clump-forming, herbaceous perennial to about 1.2m tall with broadly ovate to elliptic, mid-green basal leaves and stiff, erect stems bearing flat-topped, golden-yellow, daisy-like flowerheads in summer. A cheerful, easy-going border perennial for moist to average, well-drained soils in a sunny position.
About the genus
Pleione are deciduous orchids with pseudobulbs each bearing one or two lance-shaped leaves and mostly solitary flowers to 8cm across, on short stems
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, containers, naturalising.
Care notes
CultivationPlant at appropriate depth in well-drained soil.
PruningAllow foliage to die back naturally.
PropagationDivide offsets when dormant.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.