Anacamptis pyramidalis
pyramidal orchid
A tuberous, terrestrial orchid with lance-shaped leaves and small, rich pink, or occasionally pure white, flowers in a crowded, conical spike in mid-summer
Other common names
pyramid orchid
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0–0.1 metreGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Pink White | Green | ||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Orchidaceae
- Native to the UK
- Yes
- Foliage
- Semi evergreen
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Genus
Anacamptis are slender terrestrial orchids with rounded tubers and a rosette of lance-shaped basal leaves, the erect stem bearing smaller and narrower leaves and a loose, or dense, terminal raceme of spurred flowers in early summer
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Europe, Africa, Asia
How to grow
Cultivation
Best in fertile, well-drained, gritty, humus-rich, neutral or alkaline soil in partial shade. Plant dormant tubers at least 8cm deep. Can be naturalised in fine turf
Propagation
Propagate by separating offsets in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Wildlife gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Wildflower meadow
- Banks and slopes
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Susceptible to slug and snail damage
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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