But the Hong Kong Orchid Tree ( Bauhinia x blakeana ) is a rare exception! The long bloom time on this captivating tree is a glorious sight during the winter months when other landscape plants are past their flowering prime.
Moon Valley Nurseries has a great selection of Hong Kong Orchid trees that are grown only from our best specimens. Learn more about Moon Valley Nurseries trees and best practices for outstanding plant performance.
How do you transplant a Hong Kong orchid tree?
Select a site for your Hong Kong orchid tree that drains well and is at least 8 to 10 feet away from driveways or sidewalks. Dig a hole that’s twice as wide as the root ball and a little shallower. Unpot the plant and tease out any encircling roots, which can girdle the tree and slowly kill it.
Fertilizing : Your Hong Kong Orchid Tree will need fertilizing three times per year: In spring, summer, and autumn with a slow-release fertilizer. Pruning: Your Hong Kong Orchid will not need pruning the first year.
The Hong Kong Orchid, Bauhinia blakeana is a beautiful tree that is not only gorgeous in bloom but when it is done blooming its branching structure is like no other. Like its name states, Bauhinia blakeana originates from Hong Kong as far back as 1880 and was regularly cultivated in gardens as early as 1914.
One inquiry we ran across in our research was “How fast do Hong Kong orchids grow?”.
Hong Kong Orchid treeshave a fast growth rate and are capable of adding 24 inches or more to their height during the growing season. The Hong Kong Orchid tree (Bauhinia blakeana) is one of the most popular flowering trees for warm weather climates.
When should I buy a Hong Kong orchid?
When you buy our larger-sized Hong Kong Orchids, you can even get amazing winter color as soon as the first year. Enliven your winter landscape with the vibrant blooms and effortless growth of the Hong Kong Orchid. Don’t wait – these unique trees sell out fast.