Information for Ophrys apifera

Approximately 500000 seeds per gram
seed-counts are only a guide, not to be used for accurate calculations.

Ophrys apifera - 0.10  gram for 8 Euros
Ophrys apifera - 1  gram for 37 Euros
Ophrys apifera - 10  gram for 361 Euros

B and T World Seeds' reference number: 71556
USDA average, annual, minimum temperature Zone:7
Type of plant - perennial
Flower: GREEN + PURPLE, RED-BROWN lip edge
Foliage: ovate to obl.-lanceo.
Height in meters: 0.15-0.5
Ophrys apifera seeds may be subject to seasonal availability

Common names for Ophrys apifera: Bee Orchid,  Bienen-Ragwurz,  Ophrys abeille, 

Ophrys apifera is included in the following B and T World Seeds flowering plant categories:
4:   Orchid Seed List
9:   Alpine and Rock Garden Seed List (Hardy and Tender)
12:   British Native Wild Flowers Shrubs and Trees
43:   Herbaceous Border Plant Seed List
77:   Central European Native and Introduced Plants
102:   Eastern European Native Plant Seed List
103:   Western European Native and Introduced Plants
536:  Orchidaceae

Germination guide
Ophrys apifera seeds will usually germinate in 90-365 days, even under good conditions germination may be erratic. Normally will only germinate with light so surface sow. Sow Ophrys apifera seeds on the surface of a Well drained seed sowing mix at about 22°C.

Orchids

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