Cypripedium Monto gx

Also Known As

Cypripedium 'Monto'
Monto Hybrid Ladys Slipper Orchid

Plant type

perennial, orchid

size

H: 12"-24"
W: 12"-24"

planting zones

4a-8b

Cypripedium Monto gx plant details

Cypripedium Monto gx is a broadleaf deciduous perennial orchid with green foliage. In spring cream and magenta flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cypripedium Monto gx

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cypripedium Monto gx

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Monto' produces exceptionally large flowers as big as a chicken's egg with round, white, faintly-veined slippers with near-red veined sepals. It is incredibly stable and robust in its growth. Grows 35-45 cm (15-18 in) high with broad leaves and strong stems. 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.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Gardening facts about Cypripedium Monto gx plant

How to Grow Cypripedium Monto gx

Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - shade
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant

Features

Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- cream
- magenta
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- deciduous

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