Overview
Cypripedium 'Lilatt' is a clump forming, columnar upright herbaceous perennial in the genus Cypripedium, part of the Orchidaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Cypripedium 'Lilatt' 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 'Lilatt' is a clump-forming, columnar upright herbaceous perennial orchid. As a member of the Cypripedium genus, it features slender rhizomes and soft, fan-like deciduous leaves. This cultivar thrives in partial shade with sheltered exposure, preferring moist but well-drained soil types including loam, clay, and sand, across a range of pH levels. Suitable for various garden settings such as city gardens, patios, rock gardens, and underplanting, it can be propagated by division in early or mid-spring and is hardy in the UK (H5). Its season of interest spans spring through winter.
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 'Lilatt' 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 'Lilatt'
- 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 'Lilatt'?
Cypripedium 'Lilatt' prefers partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Cypripedium 'Lilatt' need?
Cypripedium 'Lilatt' 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 'Lilatt' hardy in the UK?
Cypripedium 'Lilatt' 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 'Lilatt'?
Division in early or mid-spring.
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