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Cypripedium japonicum

Also Known As

  • Japanese Lady Slipper Orchid
  • Japanese Ladyslipper Orchid

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber, orchid

size

  • H: 6"-12"
  • W: 6"-18"

planting zones

  • 4a-7b

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Cypripedium japonicum plant details

Cypripedium japonicum is a challenging to grow broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber or orchid with green foliage. In spring pink and white flowers emerge. Grows well with bright shade - shade and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cypripedium japonicum

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber or orchid
Plant family: orchidaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 IN - 18 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: pink and white blooms in spring
Uses: pleated leaves, rare, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cypripedium japonicum

USDA Zones: 4a - 7b
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Blooms: spring, white w/red-pink, attractive pleated foliage Zone 2-9. 12", Japan, part shade-shade, moist, well drained

Gardening facts about Cypripedium japonicum plant

How to Grow Cypripedium japonicum

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade - shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
    • pink
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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