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    Cypripedium formosanum

    Also Known As

    • Formosas Lady's Slipper

    Plant type

    perennial, orchid

    size

    • H: 12"-18"
    • W: 12"

    planting zones

    • 5a-8b

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    Cypripedium formosanum plant details

    Cypripedium formosanum is a broadleaf deciduous perennial orchid with green foliage. In spring cream, pink and red flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Cypripedium formosanum

    Plant type: perennial orchid
    Plant family: orchidaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 12 IN wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
    Flowers: cream, pink and red blooms in spring
    Uses: easy-to-grow, showy, woodland garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Cypripedium formosanum

    USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
    Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This exquisite hardy lady's slipper is endemic to high altitude regions of Taiwan and blooms in our area in mid spring. The flowers have a large pale pink pouch with white or pale pink petals and sepals spotted with darker pink or red. The rounded, light green leaves are pleated like a fan and provide much interest after the flowers have faded. This species is very easy to cultivate in an average shade garden and a good first introduction to growing hardy ground orchids.

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    Blooms: April-May, White,w/pink-red, unique and showy fan shaped pleated foliage, forms large patches, easy and vigorous Zone 5-8.12"-18",Taiwane, part shade,moist,humus rich,well drained

    By: Keeping it Green Nursery

    Gardening facts about Cypripedium formosanum plant

    How to Grow Cypripedium formosanum

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • cream
      • pink
      • red

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • grassy

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