Wessex Orchid Society

Wessex Orchid Society We welcome all those interested in the study and cultivation of orchids.

Our membership offers great value:

• 12 monthly meetings including two Wessex shows, a Society trip to the RHS Orchid Show in London and our Society Summer barbecue

• Discounted entry rates to RHS show and European orchid nurseries

• Guest speakers from around the UK; local and national nurseries, leading experts on culture and the growing of orchids

• Monthly competitions for novice and exper

t members

• Quarterly Society magazine and regular newsletter

• Christmas and Summer social events and annual Open Days at local orchid nurseries

• Comprehensive culture notes with access to orchid library

• Tips and advice from members and growers across the society

• Members’ yearly plant auction

Lots of colour in the green house after all these warm sunny days. Den. sulcatum didn’t flower until June last year.
14/04/2026

Lots of colour in the green house after all these warm sunny days. Den. sulcatum didn’t flower until June last year.

The biggest downside of growing Dendrobium in orchid cover pots 🤦🏽‍♀️
20/03/2026

The biggest downside of growing Dendrobium in orchid cover pots 🤦🏽‍♀️

Such a reliable hybrid.Flowers more than once a year and it fits on my windowsill. Sadly never in bloom at the right tim...
17/02/2026

Such a reliable hybrid.
Flowers more than once a year and it fits on my windowsill.
Sadly never in bloom at the right time for Society competitions but I get to enjoy the blooms and the perfume. Lucky me.
falcata x Phal. equestris

Pleione beginning to open - several will have 2 blooms per spike as well as 2 spikes per bulb. A good, strong (unconfirm...
13/02/2026

Pleione beginning to open - several will have 2 blooms per spike as well as 2 spikes per bulb. A good, strong (unconfirmed) hybrid which multiplies readily 👌

Bowringiana opening the first of its blooms. Always love this plant. A bit big for my windowsill but worth the space 😊
18/11/2025

Bowringiana opening the first of its blooms. Always love this plant. A bit big for my windowsill but worth the space 😊

Coelogyne fimbriata doing its thing 😁
11/11/2025

Coelogyne fimbriata doing its thing 😁

11/11/2025

My Coelogyne fimbriata is excelling this year. First time that I have had multiple blooms on a spike. I adore this little plant 🥰

Dendrobium Victoria Regina - ready to go to the Show on Saturday 😊Plant originally from Burnham Nurseries who will have ...
22/10/2025

Dendrobium Victoria Regina - ready to go to the Show on Saturday 😊
Plant originally from Burnham Nurseries who will have a Sales Table there this weekend 👍

Come and see us at our Show this coming Saturday 😁
22/10/2025

Come and see us at our Show this coming Saturday 😁

Nearly missed this as flowers come under the leaves and I have obviously not been very observant when in the terrarrium,...
29/08/2025

Nearly missed this as flowers come under the leaves and I have obviously not been very observant when in the terrarrium, Dendrobium trinervium is a gorgeous miniature and produces the most delightful flowers, got 6 this flowering, onwards and upwards.

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Shawford Parish Hall, Pearson Lane, Shawford
Wi******er
SO212AA

Opening Hours

2pm - 5pm

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