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Dotted Sun-orchid Buds

Dotted Sun-orchid Buds

In October 2014 I waited days for these tantalisingly coloured wild orchid buds to open. Sun-orchids will only open when the weather is warm enough. They can ...
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In October 2014 I waited days for these tantalisingly coloured wild orchid buds to open. Sun-orchids will only open when the weather is warm enough. They can self-pollinate, so if we have a cool Spring, they may not open at all. Thankfully, they did.
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