Caladenia flava – Cowslip Orchid
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- Caladenia flava – cowslip orchid
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- Caladenia flava – cowslip orchid
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- Caladenia flava – cowslip orchid
This native orchid stands out for its stunning flowers, large yellow blooms with cream or pink tones and magenta flecks appearing on some petals. A perennial herb which produces small clusters of flowers borne on stems up to 30cm high in Spring, it goes through a dormant period in Summer, storing nutrients in underground tubers for the following years growth. This orchid grows fairly commonly in its wild habitat across Western Australia, and is well suited to container growing in other regions. As a terrestrial orchid it requires a well-drained soil and good air-circulation, and will do best in a protected position with partial shade. The attractive strappy foliage and the unique delicate flowers make it well worth growing as a feature plant for gardens and courtyards, and it’s eye-catching flowers are also very attractive to native bees.
| Family: | Orchidaceae |
| Scientific Name: | Caladenia flava |
| Common Name: | Cowslip Orchid |
| Other Common Names: | Butter Orchid |
| Plant Type: | Clumping perennial, Orchid |
| Height: | 0.05 ~ 0.3 metres |
| Width: | 0.1 ~ 0.5 metres |
| Flower Colour: | Cream, Yellow, Red, Pink |
| Flowering Time: | Spring |
| Ph Level: | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Type: | Sandy, Sandy loam, Potting mix |
| Plant Environment: | Courtyard, Container growing, Flower garden |
| Climate Zone: | Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean |
| Light: | Half shade |
| Growth Habit: | Deciduous |
| Lifespan: | Perennial |
| Soil Moisture: | Well-drained, Needs regular watering |
| Frost Tolerance: | Not frost tolerant |
| Plant Usage: | Feature plant, Wow factor |
| Special Features: | Cut flower, Honey producing plant |
| Attracts Wildlife: | Bees, Other insects |
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Below is a list of our favourite specialist nurseries. Click on the links for their details-
The Wildflower Place Erina – NSW
Newcastle Wildflower Nursery – NSW
Harvest Seeds And Native Plant Nursery – Sydney – NSW
Native Grace Nursery – Robertson NSW
Wariapendi Nursery – Colo Vale NSW
Sydney Wildflower Nursery – NSW
Geelong Native Plants – Victoria
Wimmera Native Nursery – Victoria
Forest Heart eco-Nursery – Maleny Queensland
Natives R Us – Traveston – Queensland
Manuka Native Nursery – South Australia
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