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ornamentalFamily: OrchidaceaeGenus: Bletilla
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Terracotta Princess Hardy Orchid
Bletilla 'Terracotta Princess'
Cultivar: Terracotta Princess
Bletilla 'Terracotta Princess' is a charming hardy orchid that brings a touch of the tropics to temperate gardens. It displays striking, soft terracotta-colored flowers that contrast beautifully with its pleated, lance-shaped green foliage. Perfect for sheltered spots in the garden, this perennial creates a sophisticated focal point when planted in groups.
Terracotta Princess is a sophisticated hardy orchid featuring unique, warm-toned blooms on slender, upright stems. It provides an elegant, exotic aesthetic suitable for woodland gardens and shaded perennial borders.
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Plant Profile
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Sun
Partial shade to dappled sunlight.
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Water
Keep consistently moist during the active growing season but provide excellent drainage to prevent rot during winter dormancy.
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Mature size
12-18 inches tall and 12 inches wide.
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Hardiness
6-9
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Growth habit
Clumping perennial with grass-like foliage.
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Plant type
Perennial
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Growing note
Requires a winter mulch in colder regions of its hardiness range to protect the crown. Ensure the site has excellent drainage as these orchids dislike winter wetness.
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Climate note
Prefers moderate temperatures; needs protection from deep freezes in northern zones.
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Flower / fruit
Blooms in late spring to early summer with arching stems of distinctively colored flowers.
Growing & Care
Everyday care, growth, feeding, and pruning guidance.
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Growing & Care
Everyday care, growth, feeding, and pruning guidance.
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Sun / light
Partial shade to dappled sunlight.
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Growth rate
Moderate.
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Fertilizer
Apply a balanced, diluted liquid fertilizer during the spring and early summer growing phase; avoid heavy fertilization in late autumn.
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Pruning
Remove spent flower stems after blooming; cut back foliage only after it has naturally yellowed in late autumn.
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Care notes
Requires a winter mulch in colder regions of its hardiness range to protect the crown. Ensure the site has excellent drainage as these orchids dislike winter wetness.
Size & Habit
How the plant grows and the space it needs at maturity.
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Size & Habit
How the plant grows and the space it needs at maturity.
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Mature size
12-18 inches tall and 12 inches wide.
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Growth habit
Clumping perennial with grass-like foliage.
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Spacing
12 inches apart.
Flower / Fruit
Flowering, fruiting, pollination, bloom, and harvest behavior.
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Flower / Fruit
Flowering, fruiting, pollination, bloom, and harvest behavior.
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Flowering / fruiting
Blooms in late spring to early summer with arching stems of distinctively colored flowers.
Climate & Hardiness
Cold, heat, chill, and regional growing considerations.
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Climate & Hardiness
Cold, heat, chill, and regional growing considerations.
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Hardiness zones
6-9
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Temperature
Prefers moderate temperatures; needs protection from deep freezes in northern zones.
Soil & Water
Moisture, drainage, soil, and pH preferences.
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Soil & Water
Moisture, drainage, soil, and pH preferences.
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Watering
Keep consistently moist during the active growing season but provide excellent drainage to prevent rot during winter dormancy.
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Soil
Rich, humus-heavy, well-draining soil with organic amendments like compost or leaf mold.
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Soil pH
6.0-7.5
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Container Growing
Suitable for containers in a sheltered location; ensure the pot has ample drainage holes and use a high-quality, airy potting mix.
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Family
Orchidaceae
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Foliage Look
Lush, bright green, deeply pleated, lanceolate leaves.
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Foliage Rules
Leaves must be lanceolate with prominent, parallel longitudinal veins.
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Fruit Flower Look
Soft, muted orange-terracotta orchid flowers on slender, arching scapes.
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Fruit Flower Rules
Flowers should only appear on established plants; bloom color is a muted, warm terracotta/orange.
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Growth Habit Rules
Maintain a clumping form; stems should be upright but may have a slight natural arch.
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Mature Plant Look
A neat, clumping perennial with elegant, arching spikes of terracotta flowers rising above pleated foliage.
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Mature Stage Morphology
Upright, pleated foliage with flowering scapes arising from the center of the clump.
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Morphology Rules
Preserve the distinct, pleated texture of the leaves and the clean, upright habit of the flower spikes.
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Plant Faqs
How do I care for Bletilla in winter? Provide a layer of mulch in zones 6 and 7 to protect the rhizomes from freezing. Can this be grown in pots? Yes, it thrives in containers kept in a sheltered, partially shaded patio area. When does it bloom? 'Terracotta Princess' typically produces its flowers in late spring to early summer.
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Root Look
Healthy white or light brown fibrous roots within a firm starter plug.
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Soil Look
Dark, rich, well-draining organic potting medium.
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Starter Stage
Small starter plug with emerging, folded green foliage.
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Starter Stage Morphology
Young, lance-shaped leaves with distinct parallel veining, tightly clustered at the base of the plug.
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Video Voiceover Script
Welcome to Agardeni, where inspiration for gardening helps us imagine how and where we will grow Terracotta Princess Hardy Orchid. This is Terracotta Princess Hardy Orchid, available as 18, 36, and 72 plant starter trays through the Agardeni Marketplace. Let this elegant orchid become part of your aspirational plan, helping you imagine the shaded garden or patio retreat you want to create. This variety is defined by its unique, warm terracotta-colored blooms that rise gracefully above lush, deeply pleated green foliage. Establish your starter plug in a four-inch pot with quality, well-draining soil, then move it later to an appropriate final container or in-ground location when ready. Find your inspiration with Agardeni. Explore real plants and real availability. Start. Plan. Grow.
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Youtube Video Summary
Discover the elegance of the Terracotta Princess hardy orchid, a perfect addition for shaded woodland settings. This perennial is prized for its unique, warm-toned blooms and sophisticated, pleated foliage.
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Bletilla 'Terracotta Princess' Hardy Orchid Overview
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