Cypripedium Ursel gx

Also Known As

Cypripedium 'Ursel'
Ursel Perennial Hardy Ladyslipper Orchid

Plant type

perennial, orchid

size

H: 12"-15"
W: 12"-24"

planting zones

3a-7b

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Cypripedium Ursel gx plant details

Cypripedium Ursel gx is a broadleaf deciduous perennial orchid with green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cypripedium Ursel gx

Plant type: perennial orchid
Plant family: orchidaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 15 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
Uses: compact

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cypripedium Ursel gx

USDA Zones: 3a - 7b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

'Ursel' is impressive with warm yellow flowers with varying degrees of red markings depending on your plant. It produces large, especially long-lived flowers in great numbers, often with 1-2 flowers per stem. They open up at the beginning of May along with 'Gisela'. The broad leaves remain green for a long time in autumn. Grows 30-45 cm (12-16 inches). Grown from seed. Plants will resemble the image but may not be identical. A cross of two Chinese species: C. fasciolatum and C. henryi. Lady's slipper hybrids are much more vigorous and easy to grow than species. Blooming size. More info on our Frosch Cypripedium: www.cypripedium.de.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Blooms: spring, opens creamy yellow, occasionally with a tinge of pink. Cyp. fasciolatum x henryi Zone 2-8. 12"-18", hybrid, part shade, humus rich, moist, well drained

By: Keeping it Green Nursery

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Gardening facts about Cypripedium Ursel gx plant

How to Grow Cypripedium Ursel gx

Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- even moisture
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant

Features

Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- yellow
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- deciduous

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