Gymnadenia pyrenaica
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Gymnadenia pyrenaica

Fragrant orchid · Orchids

Tier 2 Difficulty: hard Water: high Light: partial_sun
Temperature
5–32 °C
Soil pH
5–7
Hardiness
Zone 5–8
Click count
10
Observations
7

Care Guide

💧 Water
☀️ Light Partial sun

Short-spurred fragrant orchid is native to habitats such as forest understories and rocky areas, where it grows in natural shade. It prefers partial sun but can tolerate full sun or full shade, reflecting its versatile and hardy nature.

Ideal: Partial sun
🌡️ Temperature 5–32.2°C

The short-spurred fragrant orchid can tolerate a wide range of temperatures, but its distribution may still be restricted by different combinations of moisture and heat. It does best in warm summer climates with sufficient rainfall or watering. Extended stretches of cloudy, rainy weather or sustained high temperatures can raise the likelihood of the short-spurred fragrant orchid dying. In winter, adequate protection from cold can increase the plant's survival rate.

Ideal temperature: 5–32.2°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 5-7
Soil pH: 5-7
🌱 Fertilizer

The primary time to fertilize the Short-spurred fragrant orchid is in early spring, when the flowers are forming. Using the appropriate fertilizer promotes better blooms and helps the Short-spurred fragrant orchid produce attractive flowers. Fertilizing in early spring ensures excellent flowers throughout the season and supplies energy for dormant growth phases.

🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity

Characteristics

Plant Type
Herb
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Gymnadenia
Family
Orchidaceae
Hardiness Zone
5-8
Mature Height
20 cm to 40 cm
Mature Spread
10 cm to 15 cm
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Deciduous
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink
Flower Size
0.51 cm to 0.76 cm
Bloom Time
Early summer, Mid summer
Planting Time
Spring, Summer
Harvest Time
Late summer, Early fall
Native Area
Sweden, Austria, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland, Greece, Croatia, Slovenia, Belarus, Ukraine, Russia, Lithuania, Hungary, Germany, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, Estonia, Ireland, Romania, Belgium, France

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Common Names (2)

en Fragrant orchid
en Orchids