When do you put your Orchids outside in the UK

[RosieC]

I've looked at that Hardy Orchids quite a few times. I might try some Cyps at some point, but I think I will have to try them in tubs so that they get enough drainage as my soil is full of clay.

Triffid, your profiles says 'Up North', not quite sure how far north you are but I've seen Dactylorhiza growing in 'Upper Teesdale' in the wild.
http://www.orchidboard.com/community...a-fuchsii.html

I think many of that sort grow far better in the north and up in to scotland then down where I am (according to the map of wild distribution anyway).