Despite the Spring and Summer of 2012 being somewhat wet and sun-free the wild orchid populations did surprisingly well. And there were some glorious days. Here is a small selection form Southern England.

Epipactis palustris Dactylorhiza fuchsii Epipactis palustris Dactylorhiza x grandis Dactylorhiza viridis Cephalanthera damasonium Neotinea ustulata Neotinea ustulata Ophrys apifera Orchis simia Spiranthes spiralis Dactylorhiza incarnata ssp. incarnata Ophrys insectifera Ophrys x pietzchii