Cypripedium x ventricosum 'Pastel'

Also Known As

Cypripedium 'Ventricosum Pastel'
Lady's Slipper Orchid

Plant type

perennial, orchid

size

H: 12"-18"
W: 12"-18"

planting zones

3a-8b

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Cypripedium x ventricosum 'Pastel' plant details

Cypripedium x ventricosum 'Pastel' 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 x ventricosum 'Pastel'

Plant type: perennial orchid
Plant family: orchidaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cypripedium x ventricosum 'Pastel'

USDA Zones: 3a - 8b
Sun exposure: mostly shade - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

'Ventricosum Pastel' has large, inflated ivory white pouches and pale creamy green tepals with a delicate twist. Extremely vigorous forming sizable clumps in only a few years. Grows to 35-45 cm (14-18 in.) high. Blooms in May. A cross between the European lady’s slipper C. calceolus and the Siberian C. macranthos album. Grown from seed. Plants will resemble the image but may not be identical. Lady's slipper hybrids are much more vigorous and easy to grow than species. Well cared for clumps can double their flowering stems ever year! Blooming size with multiple eyes.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Blooms: spring, creamy white/ Cyp. calceolus x macranthos Zone 3-8. 18", Asia, part shade-shade, moist, humus rich, WD

By: Keeping it Green Nursery

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Gardening facts about Cypripedium x ventricosum 'Pastel' plant

How to Grow Cypripedium x ventricosum 'Pastel'

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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