Bee orchids (2006 update!)
(Ophrys apifera)

Date:
25/06/2006

Location:
Garden in Firbeck

Comments:
Bee orchids first appeared in my garden at Firbeck in 2005 (see other gallery image) when there were 6 flowering spikes. This year the plants are in four clumps with 7 flower spikes. They are growing in the lawn which is compact and mown regularly.