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. Blooming size.

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

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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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