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Alectorurus yedoensis var. platypetalus (Chicken tail orchid)
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1 hour care
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per year
0.3m
Max height
Max height
0.45m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Alectorurus yedoensis var. platypetalus
Other names
Bulbinella yedoense var. platypetalus, Comospermum yedoense var. platypetalus, Chicken tail orchid
Genus
Alectorurus Alectorurus
Species
A. yedoensis var. platypetalus - A. yedoensis var. platypetalus is a clump-forming, evergreen perennial with strap-shaped, mid-green leaves and upright stems bearing loose panicles of bell-shaped, purple-flushed, white flowers in summer.
Alectorurus yedoensis var. platypetalus is: Evergreen
Habit
Clump-forming
Flower
Flushed purple, White in Summer
Foliage
Mid-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Diseases
Generally disease free.
General care
Pruning
Remove dead or untidy foliage as necessary.
Propagation
Sow seed in a cold frame as soon as ripe or in spring.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Alectorurus yedoensis var. platypetalus (Chicken tail orchid) will reach a height of 0.3m and a spread of 0.45m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Cottage/Informal, Containers, Coastal, City, Rock, Beds and borders
Cultivation
Grow in poor to moderately fertile, well drained or moist but well-drained soil in partial shade. Tolerates sun.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Alectorurus yedoensis var. platypetalus
Other names
Bulbinella yedoense var. platypetalus, Comospermum yedoense var. platypetalus, Chicken tail orchid
Genus
Alectorurus Alectorurus
Species
A. yedoensis var. platypetalus - A. yedoensis var. platypetalus is a clump-forming, evergreen perennial with strap-shaped, mid-green leaves and upright stems bearing loose panicles of bell-shaped, purple-flushed, white flowers in summer.
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Clump-forming
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Colour
Flower
Flushed purple, White in Summer
Foliage
Mid-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Diseases
Generally disease free.
General care
Pruning
Remove dead or untidy foliage as necessary.
Propagation
Sow seed in a cold frame as soon as ripe or in spring.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Alectorurus yedoensis var. platypetalus (Chicken tail orchid) will reach a height of 0.3m and a spread of 0.45m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Cottage/Informal, Containers, Coastal, City, Rock, Beds and borders
Cultivation
Grow in poor to moderately fertile, well drained or moist but well-drained soil in partial shade. Tolerates sun.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7
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| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
| Aspect: | South, East, West | Tell us... |
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