{"product_id":"spiranthes-cernua-var-odorata-chadd-s-ford","title":"Garden orchid - Spiranthes cernua var. odorata ‘Chadd’s Ford’","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe genus Spiranthes is widely spread, with over 300 species worldwide and includes many sections. The Spiranthes section comprises the white Spiranthes species, familiar to many of us, the name having been given long ago due to their resemblance to braided hair. William Turner, in an English herbarium from 1548, mentioned S. spiralis as \"The Lady’s Traces.\" However, most of the group is geographically concentrated in the Eastern United States, where S. cernua is noted for its ability to adapt to different environments and presents differently depending on the gene set used. 'Chadd’s Ford' is quite widely available in Great Britain and was named after Dr. Brubecker’s house near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, from where it was introduced to trade in 1973 and has been propagated in large quantities through tissue culture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdditionally, the morphology of their flower clusters makes them particularly graceful and elegant. Their slender stem (14-38 cm) is topped by a spiraled inflorescence, like a ribbon, adorned with pure white flowers and a sweet scent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can reach a height of 75 cm or more, having a thin stem with up to 70 bright white, almost translucent flowers, with a vanilla fragrance. The base of the flower is prominently curved downward, giving it a bent posture and resulting in the specific name, cernua, which means \"bent.\" The flower spike is surprisingly sturdy. It blooms more frequently in the autumn months, October-November.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe basal rosette of linear leaves grows for most of the year, although it is barely maintained around the flowering period. The roots are stoloniferous and last more than one growing season (usually 3-4 seasons), so they slowly develop into a group of rather long, brittle, carrot-like structures, and since these grow mainly vertically, they appreciate a deep pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCold resistance: \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e-20°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight including pot: 10-15 cm\u003cbr\u003ePot diameter: 9 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDepending on the season, the plants may be at different stages – from bulbs in the soil or just sprouted bulbs to developed plants.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secret Garden Outdoor","offers":[{"title":"bulbs in 9 cm pot","offer_id":41089048182982,"sku":"","price":14.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/5551\/3798\/files\/10825-2.png?v=1707727916","url":"https:\/\/sicretgarden.com\/en-ee\/products\/spiranthes-cernua-var-odorata-chadd-s-ford","provider":"Secret Garden Plant Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}