Cypripedium Chauncey gx

Also Known As

Cypripedium 'Chauncey'
Cypripedium 'Chauncey' (Frosch®)
Chauncey Hybrid Ladys Slipper Orchid

Plant type

perennial, orchid

size

H: 14"-18"
W: 12"-24"

planting zones

4a-9b

Cypripedium Chauncey gx plant details

Cypripedium Chauncey gx is a broadleaf deciduous perennial orchid with green foliage. In spring burgundy, chocolate and yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cypripedium Chauncey gx

Plant type: perennial orchid
Plant family: orchidaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 14 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: burgundy, chocolate and yellow blooms in spring
Uses: woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cypripedium Chauncey gx

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Chauncey' has intense yellow pouches with red spotting surrounded by long, twisted, rich burgundy tepals. Grows to 35-45 cm (14-18 in.) high with 1-3 flowers per stem. Blooms in May. A cross of the North American C. parviflorum var. parviflorum and the Taiwanese C. segawai. Lady's slipper hybrids are much more vigorous and easy to grow than species. 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. Blooming size. More info on our Frosch? Cypripedium: www.cypripedium.de.

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Gardening facts about Cypripedium Chauncey gx plant

How to Grow Cypripedium Chauncey gx

Sun Exposure
- bright shade - shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant

Features

Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- yellow
- burgundy
- chocolate
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- deciduous

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