Cypripedium 'Frosch's Queen of the Mist'

Also Known As

Cypripedium x ventricosum 'Frosch's Queen of the Mist'
Froschs Queen of the Mist Hybrid Ladys Slipper Orchid

Plant type

perennial, orchid

size

H: 10"-15"
W: 12"-24"

planting zones

4a-9b

Cypripedium 'Frosch's Queen of the Mist' plant details

Cypripedium 'Frosch's Queen of the Mist' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial orchid with green foliage. In spring chartreuse, cream, green and white flowers emerge. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cypripedium 'Frosch's Queen of the Mist'

Plant type: perennial orchid
Plant family: orchidaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 10 IN - 15 IN - tall
Flowers: chartreuse, cream, green and white blooms in spring
Uses: woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cypripedium 'Frosch's Queen of the Mist'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Selected as a very special seedling of 'Ventricosum Pastel', 'Frosch's Queen of the Mist' has pure white pouches and lime green petals. It is a robust clone, bulking up fast with strong, resilient stems and foliage. Produced from division. All plants 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.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

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How to Grow Cypripedium 'Frosch's Queen of the Mist'

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

Features

Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
- cream
- chartreuse
- green
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- deciduous

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