About
Pterostylis pedunculata, the maroonhood, is a tuberous, terrestrial orchid from Australia producing a small rosette of rounded leaves and a distinctive, hood-shaped, green and maroon-brown flower on a slender, pedunculate stem in autumn or winter. A charming and rewarding Australian terrestrial orchid for a cool, well-drained, semi-shaded position.
About the genus
Pterostylis are terrestrial orchids with tubers producing small rosettes of rounded to linear leaves and solitary, hood-shaped, green and brown flowers borne on spikes from each rosette. Native to Australia and New Zealand.
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.