Overview
Pleione bulbocodioides 'Yunnan' is a clump forming alpine rockery in the genus Pleione, part of the Orchidaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Pleione bulbocodioides 'Yunnan' grows best in partial shade, and tolerates loam and sand soils and acid and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H3. Suggested uses include patio and container plants and rock garden.
About
Pleione bulbocodioides 'Yunnan' is a deciduous orchid cultivar forming clumps of pseudobulbs that produce one or two elongated leaves. It typically bears solitary flowers in spring and summer, supported by short stems. Suited to alpine rockeries or conservatory greenhouses, it prefers partial shade with a west or east-facing, sheltered aspect. It thrives in well-drained loam or sandy soils with acid to neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H3, it is ideal for patio containers or rock gardens and is propagated by division of pseudobulbs.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Pleione
- Sunlight
- Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H3
Plant details
Pleione bulbocodioides 'Yunnan' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Alpine Rockery, Conservatory Greenhouse
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Patio and container plants, Rock garden
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Pleione bulbocodioides 'Yunnan'
- Propagation
- Division of pseudobulbs
- Pest resistance
- Aphids, glasshouse red spider mite, slugs, mealybugs
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Pleione bulbocodioides 'Yunnan'?
Pleione bulbocodioides 'Yunnan' prefers partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Pleione bulbocodioides 'Yunnan' need?
Pleione bulbocodioides 'Yunnan' grows best in loam and sand soil. It prefers acid and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Pleione bulbocodioides 'Yunnan' hardy in the UK?
Pleione bulbocodioides 'Yunnan' has an RHS hardiness rating of H3, meaning it is half-hardy, tolerating -5 to 1°C, and may need winter protection in colder areas.
How do I propagate Pleione bulbocodioides 'Yunnan'?
Division of pseudobulbs.
More in the Pleione genus
- Pleione coronaria
- Pleione maculata 'Arthuriana'
- Pleione pleionoides
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- Pleione Fuego gx
- Pleione Irazu gx 'Irazu Violet'
- Pleione Masaya gx