Brilliant blooms with scent are available on the high street
Orchids are the most popular houseplant in the UK, and now moth orchids, traditionally unscented, now have a fragrance.
Millions are sold every year, mainly due to their ability to flower for up to three months at a time. Moth orchids (Phalaenopsis) biggest selling point was their large, eye-catching blooms. Now, British orchid experts Double H Nurseries have three new scented varieties, available from M&S, Waitrose and Tesco – Diffusion, New Life and Sunny Smell.
Boasting their own individual, delicate fragrance, which is sweetest in the morning, the scented moth orchids require the same easy care as their non-scented cousins and flower for a similar time span.
Scented moth orchids – Chatsworth’s orchid display
Double H teamed up with floral designer Jonathan Moseley to showcase its orchids at the RHS Chatsworth Flower Show 2019. More than 100 varieties were on show, one of the largest displays of its kind.
The scented orchids are:
- Diffusion: Rich pink/purple coloured petals. RHS Award of Garden Merit (AGM).
- New Life: White petals tinged with a delicate shade of pink, and yellow ‘lip’. RHS Award of Garden Merit (AGM).
- Sunny Smell: A profusion of petals in a cheerful yellow shade with touches of dark pink. Was shortlisted for RHS Plant of the Year when it was unveiled at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show in 2016.
Years of development
Mark Riley from Double H said: “As the largest grower of orchids in the country, we know these beautiful plants are much loved, so after years of development, we’re excited to be launching these new varieties into shops. They look stunning, have similar floral staying power as traditional moth orchids, but also have a wonderfully sweet and delicate scent. Orchid fans will love them.”
For more information on orchids, plus growing tips and tricks, visit www.LoveOrchids.co.uk.
