Overview
Cypripedium Annegret gx is a clump forming, columnar upright herbaceous perennial in the genus Cypripedium, part of the Orchidaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Cypripedium Annegret gx grows best in partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden, patio and container plants, rock garden and underplanting of roses and shrubs.
About
Cypripedium Annegret gx is a clump-forming, columnar upright cultivar of the Cypripedium genus, which comprises ground-dwelling orchids with slender rhizomes and soft, fan-like leaves. This deciduous plant thrives in partial shade and prefers moist but well-drained soil types including loam, clay, and sand, across a range of pH levels. It is hardy to UK zone H5 and suits sheltered east, north, or west-facing aspects. Suitable for various garden settings, it can be cultivated with orchid bark and bright indirect light, and propagated by division in early or mid-spring.
About the genus
Cypripedium is a genus of 58 species and nothospecies of hardy orchids; it is one of five genera that together compose the subfamily of lady's slipper orchids (Cypripedioideae). They are widespread across much of the Northern Hemisphere, including most of Europe and Africa (Algeria), Russia, China, Central Asia, Canada the United States, Mexico, and Central America.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Cypripedium
- Sunlight
- Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam, Clay, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, North-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Cypripedium Annegret gx size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Clump forming, Columnar upright
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Rock garden, Underplanting of roses and shrubs
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Cypripedium Annegret gx
- Propagation
- Division in early or mid-spring
- Pest resistance
- Slugs
- Disease resistance
- Grey moulds
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Cypripedium Annegret gx?
Cypripedium Annegret gx prefers partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Cypripedium Annegret gx need?
Cypripedium Annegret gx is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including loam, clay and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Cypripedium Annegret gx hardy in the UK?
Cypripedium Annegret gx has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Cypripedium Annegret gx?
Division in early or mid-spring.
