Dactylorhiza species and hybrids
Dactylorhiza are a group of orchids known as 'Marsh Orchids' Dactylorhiza 'Harold Esslemont' and Dactylorhiza Fuchsii (Spotted Orchid) are popular forms. Dactylorhiza maculata (Spotted Orchid), Dactylorhiza foliosa and Dactylorhiza majalis are other species. Dactylorhiza are a terrestrial ( ground-dwelling) spring flowering orchid. Dactylorhiza aristata (Fisher's Orchid or Key Flower) Dactylorhiza foliosa (Maderian Orchid) and Dactylorhiza purpurella Northern Marsh Orchid are all widely found. In terms of garden species and cultivars Dactylorhiz Fuchsii and the darker flowered Dactylorhiza 'Harold Esslemont' are two of the best. Nurseries, Mail Order Nurseries, Specialist Nurseries,Retail Nurseries.