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

Cypripedium formosanum is an exquisite hardy lady’s slipper endemic to high altitude regions of Taiwan. It blooms in coastal BC in late April into May. 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 where it will form impressive colonies in short order. Blooming size.

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

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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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