Calanthe Takane Ampelaster In late fall

In late fall

especially if they walk into it

perfect for a sunny rock wall

As the floral display is winding down the plant starts to put up a whole new flush of foliage

Calanthe Takane Ampelaster In late fallCalanthe 'Takane' is an easy to grow, beautiful, multi colored, spring flowering orchid that is hardy in the woodland garden to zone 7a! These Japanese hybrids are a seed strain developed from crosses of Calanthe discolor and Calanthe sieboldii. Calanthe 'Takane' forms tropical looking clumps of flat, 8" long x 2" wide, pleated, green leaves. In mid April (NC), the clumps are topped with 8" long stalks of flowers that blend yellow, orange and apricot.