4.5 Inch Variegated Chinese Ground Orchid | Bletilla striata Variegata | Hardy Terrestrial Orchid | Shade Perennial | Rare Live Plant

Add a unique and elegant orchid to your shade garden with Bletilla striata 'Variegata', also known as the Variegated Chinese Ground Orchid. This hardy terrestrial orchid is prized for its striking green leaves edged in creamy white and its graceful lavender-pink flowers that bloom from late spring into early summer.

Unlike tropical orchids, Bletilla is an easy-to-grow outdoor perennial that returns year after year. Its beautiful variegated foliage provides season-long interest even after flowering, making it an excellent choice for woodland gardens, shaded borders, rock gardens, and containers.

Plant Details
• Botanical Name: Bletilla striata 'Variegata'
• Common Name: Variegated Chinese Ground Orchid
• Pot Size: 4.5-Inch Nursery Pot
• Plant Type: Herbaceous Perennial (Terrestrial Orchid)
• Mature Height: 12–18 inches
• Mature Spread: Approximately 12 inches
• Bloom Color: Lavender-Pink
• Bloom Time: Late Spring to Early Summer
• Foliage: Green with Creamy White Variegation
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 5–9
• Light: Partial Shade to Morning Sun
• Water: Moderate; consistently moist, well-drained soil

Why You'll Love It
• Beautiful variegated foliage all season
• Elegant lavender-pink orchid blooms
• Hardy outdoor terrestrial orchid
• Easy to grow and low maintenance
• Deer resistant
• Perfect for woodland gardens, borders, and containers
• Returns year after year with proper care

Perfect For
• Woodland Gardens
• Shade Gardens
• Cottage Gardens
• Rock Gardens
• Borders
• Patio Containers
• Collectors of rare and unusual perennials

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

Plant Care
Plant in rich, organically amended, well-drained soil and keep evenly moist during the growing season. Provide partial shade or morning sun with afternoon protection for the healthiest foliage and best flowering. Remove spent flower stems after blooming and cut back foliage after it naturally yellows in autumn. In colder climates, apply winter mulch to help 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 blooming 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.
• This plant is artificially propagated in the USA.
• We recommend planting during spring or fall for the best establishment.c