Calanthe Kojima White Edgeworthia This Randy Salter introduction occurred

This Randy Salter introduction occurred as a mutation on the popular M

emerge alongside the flower spikes in early June (NC)

heat-tolerant form of Japanese bugbane we obtained years earlier from plantsman Barry Yinger

'Blue Angel'

sutchuenense

Calanthe Kojima White Edgeworthia This Randy Salter introduction occurredThis unique Kojima strain of hardy calanthe orchids (Calanthe discolor x Calanthe sieboldii x Calanthe aristulifera x Calanthe tricarinata) produces flowers that are white to cream, rarely with a burgundy throat or lip 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.