Description

Family:  Orchidaceae
Zone: 7 – 9
Natural Range: Hybrid
Soil:  Average to moist, humus rich
Light: Part sun, open shade
Height: 6 tall
Bloom Time:  March to April
Attributes: Deciduous. Clumping.  Large dusty pink flowers opening early in the spring.  Foliage emerges after flower finishes.  Each year the previous pseudobulb is replaced by new growth.
Notes:  Mulch pseudobulbs with a good layer of leaves in October-November.  Also works well as a potted plant.  If potted tuck in a cool garage in the winter.  Keep on the dry side but don t allow pseudobulb to shrivel up.