About

A rewarding Pleione cultivar, bearing beautifully formed flowers. Flowers are prized for beauty. 'Iris' is valued for its merit.

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.