Overview
Cypripedium macranthos var. hotei-atsumorianum Sadovsky is a clump forming, columnar upright herbaceous perennial in the genus Cypripedium, part of the Orchidaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Cypripedium macranthos var. hotei-atsumorianum Sadovsky 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 macranthos var. hotei-atsumorianum Sadovsky 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 soils, including loam, clay, and sand, across a range of pH levels. It is hardy to UK zone H5 and suits sheltered locations with east, north, or west-facing aspects. Flowering occurs from spring through winter, making it suitable for city gardens, rockeries, and container planting.
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 macranthos var. hotei-atsumorianum Sadovsky 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 macranthos var. hotei-atsumorianum Sadovsky
- 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 macranthos var. hotei-atsumorianum Sadovsky?
Cypripedium macranthos var. hotei-atsumorianum Sadovsky prefers partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Cypripedium macranthos var. hotei-atsumorianum Sadovsky need?
Cypripedium macranthos var. hotei-atsumorianum Sadovsky 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 macranthos var. hotei-atsumorianum Sadovsky hardy in the UK?
Cypripedium macranthos var. hotei-atsumorianum Sadovsky 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 macranthos var. hotei-atsumorianum Sadovsky?
Division in early or mid-spring.
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