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06-28-2007, 07:06 PM
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Bletilla striata 'Alba'
I got this one last April from Botanus, a bulb company in British Columbia. I was surprised it bloomed the first year. The two flowers are rather congested but I'm sure that will correct itself next year.
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06-28-2007, 08:18 PM
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Todd, that is stunning! I absolutely LOVE the ripples!!!
I want one!!! Will they grow in my area? You know...HOT!!!
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06-28-2007, 08:57 PM
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wow, I love the pristine white, and the bloom looks very round...Now I want one too since I only have the pink/purples. I want to see a Bletilla in the calendar 2008 but I didn't submit mine for it.
How readily do these send new growths? Should I expect to see new growths on mine now, or next year after dormancy?
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06-28-2007, 09:29 PM
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Todd, that is a beauty, my Bletilla striata 'Aurea' turned out to be a regular Bletilla striata.
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06-28-2007, 09:33 PM
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Very nice Todd, I just love white blooms so pure 
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06-28-2007, 09:35 PM
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Quote:
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Will they grow in my area?
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Susanne. I have one and it is easy, even with the hot summer! |
06-28-2007, 09:37 PM
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Congrats, i usuallu don't like so much alba as the normal colors. but this one is a winner!  |
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Oh how lovely those blooms are! Thank you for sharing them Todd!
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06-29-2007, 06:08 AM
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Fren, you won't see new growths until after its dormancy. Essentially treat it like a typical garden perennial. Keep it green and growing until it naturally starts to yellow-off in fall. Then I withhold water (not completely but significantly) and keep it cool all winter (5-10 C) then repot and resume watering in March.
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06-29-2007, 09:01 AM
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With Todd's permission I tweaked the picture in Photoshop to bring out the white a bit (adjusted levels).
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