Bletilla striata 'Alba'
 

I got this one last April from Botanus, a bulb company in British Columbia. I was surprised it bloomed the first year. The two flowers are rather congested but I'm sure that will correct itself next year.

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u...riataAlba5.jpg

Todd, that is stunning! I absolutely LOVE the ripples!!!
I want one!!! Will they grow in my area? You know...HOT!!!

wow, I love the pristine white, and the bloom looks very round...Now I want one too since I only have the pink/purples. I want to see a Bletilla in the calendar 2008 but I didn't submit mine for it.

How readily do these send new growths? Should I expect to see new growths on mine now, or next year after dormancy?

Todd, that is a beauty, my Bletilla striata 'Aurea' turned out to be a regular Bletilla striata.

Very nice Todd, I just love white blooms so pure :clap: :clap:

Susanne. I have one and it is easy, even with the hot summer!

Todd

Congrats, i usuallu don't like so much alba as the normal colors. but this one is a winner! :)

Oh how lovely those blooms are! Thank you for sharing them Todd!

Fren, you won't see new growths until after its dormancy. Essentially treat it like a typical garden perennial. Keep it green and growing until it naturally starts to yellow-off in fall. Then I withhold water (not completely but significantly) and keep it cool all winter (5-10 C) then repot and resume watering in March.

With Todd's permission I tweaked the picture in Photoshop to bring out the white a bit (adjusted levels).

http://www.orchidboard.com/community...riataAlba6.jpg