Ophrys

The famous Bee orchid is sought by many hardy orchid enthusiasts. It is found in a variety of alkaline situations throughout England and Wales. In [...]

In Britain O insectifera is associated with damp unimproved calcareous soils in open or occasionally light shady areas; in the south of England it is [...]

The Early Spider Orchid grows in the south eastern coastal areas of England which is the extent of its distribution. It prefers short alkaline [...]

Like all the Mediterranean ophrys it should be grown in an alpine house or under some form of protection so that watering can be controlled [...]

A beautiful yellow European Ophrys which is widespread throughout the region, growing on a variety of alkaline soils. Like all the Mediterranean [...]

A bee orchid that grows in full sun to part shade on alkaline soils across the eastern Mediterranean. Like all the Mediterranean ophrys it should [...]

This is one of the Mediterranean's most widespread Ophrys, occurring throughout the region but in varying degrees of abundance. It's considered an [...]

There are some 240 different ophrys around Europe. Some authorities identify each as a seperate species whilst others believe that many are just [...]