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    Cypripedium reginae f. album

    Also Known As

    • Cypripedium reginae 'Alba'
    • Lady's Slipper Orchid

    Plant type

    perennial, orchid

    size

    • H: 12"-24"
    • W: 12"-24"

    planting zones

    • 2a-8b

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    Cypripedium reginae f. album plant details

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

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Cypripedium reginae f. album

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

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Cypripedium reginae f. album

    USDA Zones: 2a - 8b
    Sun exposure: mostly shade - shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Cypripedium reginae 'Alba' is a rare and exquisite form of this winter-hardy orchid with pure ivory-white flowers. One to two flowers per stem. Requires two to three hours of direct sunlight per day from morning or late afternoon sun, with part shade during the hottest part of the day. Best in moist but well-drained soil. From eastern Canada and the US. Grown from seed. Some variation will exist from plant to plant.

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    Blooms: spring, white, attractive pleated foliage Zone 2-8. 12"-24", East US, part shade-shade, moist, well drained

    By: Keeping it Green Nursery

    Gardening facts about Cypripedium reginae f. album plant

    How to Grow Cypripedium reginae f. album

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly shade - shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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