Overview
Pleione Quizapu gx 'Peregrine' is a clump forming alpine rockery in the genus Pleione, part of the Orchidaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Pleione Quizapu gx 'Peregrine' 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 Quizapu gx 'Peregrine' is a clump-forming cultivar of the Pleione genus, which comprises deciduous orchids with pseudobulbs that produce one or two elongated leaves. This orchid typically bears solitary flowers on short stems and is suited to alpine rockeries or conservatory greenhouses. It thrives in partial shade with a west- or east-facing aspect and requires sheltered conditions. The plant prefers well-drained loam or sandy soil with an acid to neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H3, it is suitable for patio containers and rock gardens, with interest throughout all seasons.
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 Quizapu gx 'Peregrine' 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 Quizapu gx 'Peregrine'
- 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 Quizapu gx 'Peregrine'?
Pleione Quizapu gx 'Peregrine' prefers partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Pleione Quizapu gx 'Peregrine' need?
Pleione Quizapu gx 'Peregrine' grows best in loam and sand soil. It prefers acid and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Pleione Quizapu gx 'Peregrine' hardy in the UK?
Pleione Quizapu gx 'Peregrine' 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 Quizapu gx 'Peregrine'?
Division of pseudobulbs.
More in the Pleione genus
- Pleione bulbocodioides 'Yunnan'
- Pleione coronaria
- Pleione maculata 'Arthuriana'
- Pleione pleionoides
- Pleione 'Verdi'
- Pleione Alishan gx 'Mount Fuji'
- Pleione Fuego gx
- Pleione Irazu gx 'Irazu Violet'