Overview
Cypripedium Pluto gx is a clump forming, columnar upright herbaceous perennial in the genus Cypripedium, part of the Orchidaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Cypripedium Pluto 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 Pluto 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, with a pH ranging from acid to alkaline. Suitable for sheltered locations with east, north, or west-facing aspects, it is hardy to UK zone H5. Cypripedium Pluto gx is ideal for city and courtyard gardens, rock gardens, patios, and underplanting of roses and shrubs, offering seasonal interest throughout the year.
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 Pluto 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 Pluto 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 Pluto gx?
Cypripedium Pluto gx prefers partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Cypripedium Pluto gx need?
Cypripedium Pluto 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 Pluto gx hardy in the UK?
Cypripedium Pluto 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 Pluto gx?
Division in early or mid-spring.
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