4.5 Inch Bletilla Yokohama Live Plant | Chinese Ground Orchid | Hardy Terrestrial Orchid | Pink Orchid | Shade Perennial | Rare Garden Plant

Bring elegant orchid blooms to your garden with Bletilla striata 'Yokohama', a beautiful and hardy Chinese Ground Orchid prized for its graceful pale pink flowers and easy-care nature. Unlike tropical orchids, this terrestrial orchid thrives outdoors in the garden, returning each spring with lush pleated foliage and long-lasting blooms.

Blooming from late spring into early summer, 'Yokohama' produces delicate pale pink flowers with a golden-yellow lip on upright stems above attractive bright green foliage. It is an excellent choice for woodland gardens, shaded borders, containers, and perennial beds.

Plant Details
• Botanical Name: Bletilla striata 'Yokohama'
• Common Name: Chinese Ground Orchid
• Pot Size: 4.5-Inch Nursery Pot
• Plant Type: Herbaceous Perennial
• Mature Height: 12–18 inches
• Mature Spread: Approximately 12 inches
• Bloom Time: Late Spring to Early Summer
• Bloom Duration: 4–6 weeks
• Flower Color: Pale Pink with Golden Yellow Lip
• Foliage: Bright Green, Pleated Leaves
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 5–9
• Light: Partial Shade to Morning Sun
• Water: Moderate; prefers consistently moist, well-drained soil

Why You'll Love It
• True hardy outdoor orchid
• Beautiful pale pink blooms each spring
• Easy to grow and low maintenance
• Deer resistant
• Excellent for woodland gardens and shaded borders
• Perfect for containers and patio planters
• Returns year after year with proper care

Ideal Garden Uses
• Shade Gardens
• Woodland Gardens
• Cottage Gardens
• Borders & Edging
• Rock Gardens
• Container Gardens

Companion Plants
Pairs beautifully with:
• Hostas
• Ferns
• Astilbe
• Heuchera (Coral Bells)
• Tricyrtis (Toad Lily)

Plant Care
Plant in rich, well-drained soil amended with organic matter. Keep soil evenly moist during the growing season without allowing it to become waterlogged. Provide partial shade or morning sun with afternoon protection for best flowering. Remove spent flower stems after blooming and cut back foliage after it naturally yellows in autumn. In colder regions, apply winter mulch to protect dormant rhizomes.

Shipping Information
• Ships as a healthy live plant in a 4.5-inch nursery pot.
• Plants are carefully packaged to retain moisture and protect roots during shipping.
• Plant appearance naturally varies by season and may not be in bloom upon arrival.
• Shipping may be delayed during periods of extreme heat or freezing temperatures to help protect live plants.

Plant Guarantee
We carefully inspect every plant before shipping. If your order arrives damaged, please contact us within 48 hours with photos of both the plant and its original packaging. We will gladly provide a replacement or refund when appropriate. Minor wilting, slight dryness, or the loss of a few leaves during shipping is normal and plants typically recover with proper care.

Important Notes
• Living plants naturally vary in size and appearance throughout the year.
• Listing photos represent the plant at different stages of growth.
• We recommend planting during spring or fall for the best establishment.