Overview
Cypripedium Gabriela gx 'Garden Orchid' is a clump forming, columnar upright herbaceous perennial in the genus Cypripedium, part of the Orchidaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Cypripedium Gabriela gx 'Garden Orchid' 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 Gabriela gx 'Garden Orchid' 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 a sheltered position with moist but well-drained soil, adaptable to loam, clay, or sand with a wide pH range. Suitable for various garden settings including city gardens, patios, and rock gardens, it benefits from orchid bark and bright indirect light. It flowers from spring through winter and is hardy to UK zone H5.
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 Gabriela gx 'Garden Orchid' 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 Gabriela gx 'Garden Orchid'
- 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 Gabriela gx 'Garden Orchid'?
Cypripedium Gabriela gx 'Garden Orchid' prefers partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Cypripedium Gabriela gx 'Garden Orchid' need?
Cypripedium Gabriela gx 'Garden Orchid' 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 Gabriela gx 'Garden Orchid' hardy in the UK?
Cypripedium Gabriela gx 'Garden Orchid' 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 Gabriela gx 'Garden Orchid'?
Division in early or mid-spring.
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