Photo of Cypripedium macranthos flower by Keeping it Green Nursery

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Cypripedium macranthos

Also Known As

  • Lady's Slipper Orchid

Plant type

perennial, orchid

size

  • H: 12"-24"
  • W: 12"-24"

planting zones

  • 2a-9b

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Cypripedium macranthos plant details

Cypripedium macranthos 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 macranthos

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 macranthos

USDA Zones: 2a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly shade - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Cypripedium macranthos has large, dramatic flowers in shades of deep glowing magenta pink with huge, rounded pouches and broad, striped petals. One of the most dramatic and beautiful of the species. Blooms in May. Grown from seed. Plants will resemble the
Blooms: spring, creamy white w/ brown, attractive pleated foliage Zone 2-9. 12"-24", China, part shade-shade, moist, well drained

Gardening facts about Cypripedium macranthos plant

How to Grow Cypripedium macranthos

  • 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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