Overview
Cypripedium Gertrude Hollington gx is a clump forming, columnar upright herbaceous perennial in the genus Cypripedium, part of the Orchidaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Cypripedium Gertrude Hollington 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 'Gertrude Hollington' is a clump-forming, columnar upright cultivar of the ground-dwelling orchid genus Cypripedium. This deciduous plant features soft, fan-like leaves and thrives in partial shade with a preference for east, north, or west-facing, sheltered locations. It grows well in moist but well-drained soils of loam, clay, or sand across a range of pH levels. Hardy to UK zone H5, it is suitable for various garden settings including city gardens, patios, rock gardens, and underplanting. The plant flowers from spring through autumn, benefiting from orchid bark and bright indirect light, and is propagated by division in early to mid-spring.
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 Gertrude Hollington 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 Gertrude Hollington 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 Gertrude Hollington gx?
Cypripedium Gertrude Hollington gx prefers partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Cypripedium Gertrude Hollington gx need?
Cypripedium Gertrude Hollington 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 Gertrude Hollington gx hardy in the UK?
Cypripedium Gertrude Hollington 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 Gertrude Hollington gx?
Division in early or mid-spring.
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