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- These orchids are native to Germany
- Of Knabenkräutern and other German Orchids - A Auslese
- Yellow Lady's Slipper - Unique orchid on german soil
- Tips
Orchids belong to the indigenous species of orchids in Germany
These orchids are native to Germany
To experience orchids in the wild, you do not have to travel to distant lands. A walk in the woods is enough to meet the wonderful flowers. We have compiled the most beautiful orchid species in Germany for you here.
Of Knabenkräutern and other German Orchids - A Auslese
While the tropical orchids already shiver at below 10 degrees Celsius, native orchids are tough. Thus, the following species give you a unique opportunity to grow your garden and balcony with the noble flowers:
If you rattle in the garden with swampy, damp niches, the flesh-colored orchid (Dactylorhiza incarnata) turns these problematic layers into a summery flower paradise. Up to 60 cm high stems unfold from mid-May flesh-red flowers with impressive long-range effect.
Yellow Lady's Slipper - Unique orchid on german soil
The yellow lady's slipper is a native orchid of superlatives. The only species within the genus Cypripedium calceolus thrives in our forests and is rightly described as the most magnificent wild orchid in Europe. The umbrella organization of the working groups Native Orchids (AHO) named the lady's slipper the orchid of the year 2019. These attributes characterize the plant:
As a semi-shade plant, the yellow lady's slippery grasses predominantly light slopes or lies powerful foliage and conifers at feet. Unfortunately, the floral rarity in Germany is threatened with extinction due to improper forest management.
Tips
The only female slipper orchid native to Germany has developed a clever pollination strategy. Since she has no nectar to offer, she lures curious bees with their bright flowers in a Kesselfalle. Only with difficulty the hostages can free themselves again from the narrow funnel.The pollen stick to them, with which they pollinate neighboring orchids.