Cypripedium x ventricosum (Lady's Slipper Orchid) is a deciduous, hardy orchid noted for its showy deep pink flowers. Blooming in mid to late spring, the ravishing blossoms feature a white pouch heavily veined and speckled with deep pink and purple surrounded by purple-striped tepals. The sophisticated flowers are borne singly or in pairs, atop upright stems above the foliage of ovate, parallel-veined leaves. Cypripedium x ventricosum is an orchid hybrid that combines the European Cypripedium calceolus and the Siberian Cypripedium macranthos. Vigorous and beautiful, it is perfect for shaded gardens or patio containers.

• Grows up to 12-18 in. tall and wide (30-45 cm).
• Thrives in part shade (ideally with some morning sun) in moist, fertile, humus-rich, slightly alkaline, well-drained soils. Site in a sheltered location. Provide an annual winter mulch of leaf mold.
• Excellent choice for borders, city gardens, cottage gardens, underplanting shrubs and roses, and containers.
• Propagate by division in early or mid-spring and replant immediately. Some soil from the root ball, which contains beneficial fungi, should be planted with each division.
• No serious pest or disease issues. Keep an eye out for slugs and gray molds.