Dactylorhiza x aschersonia - Keyflower

continental : These plants like shady or semishady locations, where they are exposed for few hours a day to direct sunlight.
It is advisable to cover the plant in winter with frost cloth, specially in case of intense frosts.

alpine : Place these plants in a semishady location, where they are exposed to direct sunlight for short periods of time.
These plants do not tolerate long and intense frosts; for this reason we suggest to cover them with frost cloth during cold months.

mediterranean : Place these plants in a semishady location, not excessively exposed to direct sunlight.
We suggest to grow these plants in the garden all year long, since they tolerate temperatures also close to -5°C without any problem.

Feed Dactylorhiza x aschersonia : These plants need regular fertilizings, to be supplied every 15-20 days all year long; suspend fertilizings only during bloom or during a possible rest period. A specific fertilizer shall be used for orchids, alternatively use half portion, compared to the one used for the other plants, of universal fertilizer. Avoid to leave the roots soaked with the fertilizing solution during night hours.

continental : Give very regular waterings; all year long the soil shall be kept humid, however avoiding dangerous stagnations. Increase waterings in summer and decrease them when autumn starts.

alpine : We suggest frequent and generous waterings, so that the soil remains mostly humid all year long. It is possible to decrease waterings in winter.

mediterranean : It is advisable to give regular waterings, specially during spring and summer; before giving again water make sure the soil is dry.

Adversity Dactylorhiza x aschersonia : Often these plants are attacked by cochineal or other small insects, that shall be eliminated with specific products, avoiding to wet flowers. A correct growth normally prevents fungal diseases.