Cypripedium GPH Quiet Waters gx

Also Known As

Cypripedium 'GPH Quiet Waters'
GPH Quiet Waters Hybrid Ladys Slipper Orchid

Plant type

perennial, orchid

size

H: 8"-12"
W: 8"-12"

planting zones

4a-9b

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Cypripedium GPH Quiet Waters gx plant details

Cypripedium GPH Quiet Waters gx is a broadleaf deciduous perennial orchid with green foliage. In spring magenta 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 GPH Quiet Waters gx

Plant type: perennial orchid
Plant family: orchidaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 8 IN - 12 IN - wide, 8 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: magenta blooms in spring
Uses: woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cypripedium GPH Quiet Waters gx

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

'GPH Quiet Waters' has medium-sized flowers in deep pink with white markings. It is vigorous and robust in growth with short stems just 10-25 cm tall which can have 1-2 blooms per stem. Blooms in May. 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.

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Gardening facts about Cypripedium GPH Quiet Waters gx plant

How to Grow Cypripedium GPH Quiet Waters gx

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
- magenta
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- deciduous

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