About

An attractive plant, reaching 50-150cm, with well-structured habit. It seasonal interest. 'Partridge' is valued in garden settings.

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

Care notes

CultivationFertile well-drained soil
PruningTidy as needed
PropagationDivision or cuttings
Pest resistanceTrouble-free
Disease resistanceMonitor pests