Overview
Pleione coronaria is a clump forming alpine rockery in the genus Pleione, part of the Orchidaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Pleione coronaria 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. It is native to Nepal.
About
Pleione coronaria is a clump-forming deciduous orchid belonging to the Pleione genus, known for its pseudobulbs that produce one or two elongated leaves. This cultivar thrives in partial shade with a west or east-facing aspect and prefers sheltered conditions. It grows best in well-drained loam or sandy soils with an acid to neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H3, Pleione coronaria is suitable for patios, containers, and rock gardens. It flowers in spring and summer 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 coronaria size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Alpine Rockery, Conservatory Greenhouse
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Patio and container plants, Rock garden
- Native to
- Nepal
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Pleione coronaria
- 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 coronaria?
Pleione coronaria prefers partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Pleione coronaria need?
Pleione coronaria grows best in loam and sand soil. It prefers acid and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Pleione coronaria hardy in the UK?
Pleione coronaria 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 coronaria?
Division of pseudobulbs.
More in the Pleione genus
- Pleione bulbocodioides 'Yunnan'
- Pleione maculata 'Arthuriana'
- Pleione pleionoides
- Pleione 'Verdi'
- Pleione Alishan gx 'Mount Fuji'
- Pleione Fuego gx
- Pleione Irazu gx 'Irazu Violet'
- Pleione Masaya gx