About
A large, clump-forming, herbaceous perennial to about 1.5m with broad, pinnate leaves and tall, branching panicles of very small, creamy-white flowers in summer. Grown as an architectural focal point in a woodland garden or moist border, the bold foliage resembling that of a large astilbe.
About the genus
Cypripedium are terrestrial orchids with slender rhizomes and soft fan-shaped leaves, spirally arranged or in opposite pairs. Flowers are born in racemes of up to 12 flowers during summer have white, pink, red or purple tepals and a yellow, white, pink or purple pouch
Plant details
Suggested usesIndoor display, conservatories.
Care notes
CultivationGrow in orchid compost. Bright indirect light.
PruningRemove spent spikes. Repot when crowded.
PropagationDivide when repotting.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.