Calanthe discolor Eco White Edgeworthia and you simply can't resist

and you simply can't resist

The flawless fresh new foliage might go unnoticed by the unobservant gardener but it is produced nevertheless

To survive those cold temperatures

Despite being native to swamps

Calanthe discolor Eco White Edgeworthia and you simply can't resistMany years ago, we obtained this superb Asian orchid from Don Jacobs of Eco Gardens. Don purchased the plant in Japan back in the early 1980's. What thrilled us is that this hardy orchid has been the fastest multiplying of the calanthes in our garden. C. 'Eco White' is either a selection or hybrid of the Japanese native C. discolor. In late spring, the pleated green leaves lay flat to form a nice background for the spikes of white lipped flowers