Overview
Cypripedium Schoko gx is a clump forming, columnar upright herbaceous perennial in the genus Cypripedium, part of the Orchidaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Cypripedium Schoko 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 'Schoko gx' is a clump-forming, columnar upright cultivar of the ground-dwelling orchid genus Cypripedium, known for its slender rhizomes and soft, fan-like deciduous leaves. This orchid thrives in partial shade with bright indirect light and prefers moist but well-drained soil types including loam, clay, and sand, across a range of pH levels. Suitable for sheltered east, north, or west-facing aspects, it is hardy to UK zone H5. 'Schoko gx' is ideal for city gardens, patios, rock gardens, and underplanting, offering seasonal interest throughout spring, summer, autumn, and 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 Schoko 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 Schoko 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 Schoko gx?
Cypripedium Schoko gx prefers partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Cypripedium Schoko gx need?
Cypripedium Schoko 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 Schoko gx hardy in the UK?
Cypripedium Schoko 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 Schoko gx?
Division in early or mid-spring.
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