Orchids in the garden

[Orchidsoutdoors]

I put in 9b as it's the closest approximation to my local climate, freezes basically never happen here. It can get quite cold, with 1 or 2 winter nights at 5C, but they average between 7-10C. Winter is also fairly dry and short. However, many of the orchids could survive a freeze, especially the Australian natives and Coelogyne.

[Bobits]

That looks awesome! I too love the boulder covered in orchids. I can't wait to see how it looks when they are flowering! Please post ;-)

[GardenTheater]

Originally Posted by Orchidsoutdoors

I put in 9b as it's the closest approximation to my local climate, freezes basically never happen here. It can get quite cold, with 1 or 2 winter nights at 5C, but they average between 7-10C. Winter is also fairly dry and short. However, many of the orchids could survive a freeze, especially the Australian natives and Coelogyne.

Thanks for the background. Sounds like wonderful weather! We average about 10 freezes a year and those you mention would be good. I've got some backup options if Mother Nature decides to be particularly nasty

[kjennings94]

Inspirational I think it is beautiful when the orchids are grown out in the elements, especially amongst the rocks. Greeat job mate!

[Orchidsoutdoors]

I thought I'd post some new photos to show how things are going, I've increased the area as I was running out of space.

[WhiteRabbit]

Nice!