The UK is home to a wide range of stunning orchids, from the abundant Common Spotted Orchid to the rare and magnificent Lady's Slipper. 52 species in total are found on our shores, ranging in habitats as diverse as the dense pine forests of the North, the bogs, heaths and mires of the Welsh uplands, from the unusual networks of limestone pavements, to the classic orchid strewn grasslands. These beautiful flowers are a must-see during the spring and summer months, and snapshots of several species are illustrated below.
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| Lady's Slipper Orchid - Gait Barrows, Cumbria (1st June 2016) |
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| Red Helleborine - Buckinghamshire (6th July 2015) |
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| Lesser Twayblade - Cumbria (6th June 2015) |
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| Common Twayblade - The Burren, Co. Clare, Ireland (27th May 2014) |
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| Bird's-nest Orchid - The Great Orme, North Wales (28th May 2017) |
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| Marsh Helleborine - Holy Island, Northumberland (18th July 2016) |
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| Dark-red Helleborine - North Wales (11th July 2013) |
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| Violet Helleborine - Buckinghamshire (14th August 2013) |
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| Dune Helleborine - North Wales (25th July 2013) |
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| Lindisfarne Helleborine - Holy Island, Northumberland (18th July 2016) |
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| Fen Orchid - Glamorgan, Wales (24th June 2013) |
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| Bog Orchid - Powys, Wales (26th July 2012) |
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| Coralroot Orchid - Cumbria (6th June 2015) |
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| Creeping Lady's Tresses - Cumbria (21st July 2012) |
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| Irish Lady's Tresses - Co. Leitrim, Ireland (2nd August 2013) |
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| Autumn Lady's Tresses - North Wales (9th September 2013) |
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| Musk Orchid - Hampshire (5th July 2013) |
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| Man Orchid - Copper Hill, Lincolnshire (31st May 2017) |
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| Monkey Orchid - Oxfordshire (24th May 2008) |
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| Lady Orchid - Kent (3rd May 2014) |
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| Early Purple Orchid - The Burren, Co. Clare, Ireland (27th May 2014) |
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| Small-white Orchid - Powys, Wales (24th June 2013) |
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| Chalk Fragrant Orchid - Hampshire (5th July 2013) |
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| Heath Fragrant Orchid - Powys, Wales (24th June 2013) |
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| Marsh Fragrant Orchid - Cheshire (22nd July 2013) |
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| Frog Orchid -Derbyshire (8th June 2013) |
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| Heath Spotted Orchid - Powys, Wales (24th June 2013) |
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| Pugsley's Marsh Orchid - Anglesey, North Wales (3rd June 2016) |
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| Irish Marsh Orchid - The Burren, Co. Clare, Ireland (25th May 2014) |
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| Dense-flowered Orchid - The Burren, Co. Clare, Ireland (26th May 2014) |
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| Burnt-tip Orchid - Derbyshire (8th June 2013) |
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| Green-winged Orchid - Leicestershire (12th May 2018) |
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| Lizard Orchid - Kent (5th July 2013) |
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| Greater Tongue Orchid - Essex (June 2018) |
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| Fly Orchid - The Burren, Co. Clare, Ireland (27th May 2014) |
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| Bee Orchid - North Wales (11th June 2014) |
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| Late Spider Orchid - Kent (4th July 2013) |
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| Early Spider Orchid - Kent (3rd May 2014) |
Isn't this year rather significant for Lady's slipper orchids. It's the centenary of the declaration of it's extinction. 100 years from extinction and look at its remarkable recovery. With a little help from a few friends! Where's the celebration of this remarkable landmark in its history?
ReplyDeleteGarden soil consists of soil from different places that are found in nature i.e. flower beds, gardens etc. While potting soil is a collection of soil from different containers (both indoor and outdoors), mixed and put together.
ReplyDeleteThere is currently a new orchid species for the UK which lays claim to the rarest- it was found in Suffolk in 2021. I saw it in 2022, identified it as Serapias bergonii. Used to be 2 plants, now only one due to damage
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