Calanthe Kojima Pink Dahlia purple patterning on the top

purple patterning on the top side

Propagation is painfully slow

thanks to short underground rhizomes

occurred at the University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum

The small 18" wide clump is identical to the parent in every way except for leaf color

Calanthe Kojima Pink Dahlia purple patterning on the topThis unique Kojima strain of hardy calanthe orchids (Calanthe discolor x Calanthe sieboldii x Calanthe aristulifera x Calanthe tricarinata) produces flowers that are a lovely lavender and white bicolor each seedling is different. The large, pleated, green basal leaves serve as a nice backdrop for the 10" tall flower stalks in mid April (NC). Average to slightly moist woodland soils are best.