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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
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
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How to Grow Cypripedium japonicum
Sun Exposure
- bright shade - shade
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Water Needs
- regular
Features
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Flower Color
- white
- pink
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Color
- green
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aka Cypripedium pubescens, American Valerian, Lady's Slipper, Nerveroot, Noah's Ark, Whippoorwill's Shoe, Yellow Lady's Slipper, Yellow Moccasin Flower
Plant Type
Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber, Orchid
Zones
3a-8b
Size
Height: 12"-24"
Width: 12"
- bright shade -mostly shade
- even moisture
aka Cypripedium 'Gisela', Cypripedium 'Gisela' (Frosch®), Gisela Ladyslipper
Plant Type
Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber, Orchid
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 12"-15"
Width: 12"-20"
- mostly sun -mostly shade
- even moisture -regular
aka Cypripedium 'Lothar Pinkepank', Lothar Pinkepank Hardy Perennial Ladyslipper Orchid
Plant Type
Perennial, Orchid
Zones
3a-8a
Size
Height: 12"-24"
Width: 8"-18"
- mostly sun -mostly shade
- even moisture
aka Cypripedium 'Paul', Cypripedium 'Paul' (Frosch®), Paul Hardy Ladyslipper Orchid
Plant Type
Perennial, Orchid
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 8"-13"
Width: 8"-12"
- mostly sun -mostly shade
- even moisture -regular
aka Cypripedium 'Philipp', Philipp Hardy Ladyslipper Orchid
Plant Type
Perennial, Orchid
Zones
3a-8b
Size
Height: 12"-24"
Width: 12"-24"
- mostly sun -mostly shade
- even moisture
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