Lady's Slipper Orchid, Cypripedium macranthon
Cypripedium macranthos (Lady’s Slipper Orchid) is a hardy terrestrial orchid with oblong, alternate, slightly hairy leaves and pink-mauve flowers in late spring and early summer. The charming blossoms are borne, single or in pairs, atop upright stems. They feature a large violet to reddish-purple pouch backed by darker veined sepals. Native to China, Russia, Japan, Korea, and Taiwan, Cypripedium macranthos is very hardy and will survive the winter, even when exposes to -22°F (-30°C).
| Hardiness |
3 - 7 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 7 |
| Plant Type | Orchids, Perennials |
| Plant Family | Orchidaceae |
| Genus | Cypripedium |
| Exposure | Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early) |
| Height |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers, Underplanting Roses And Shrubs |
| Garden Styles | Prairie and Meadow, Informal and Cottage |
| Hardiness |
3 - 7 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 7 |
| Plant Type | Orchids, Perennials |
| Plant Family | Orchidaceae |
| Genus | Cypripedium |
| Exposure | Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early) |
| Height |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers, Underplanting Roses And Shrubs |
| Garden Styles | Prairie and Meadow, Informal and Cottage |
How many Cypripedium macranthos (Lady’s Slipper Orchid) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Cypripedium macranthos (Lady’s Slipper Orchid) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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