Cypripedium kentuckiense x corrugatum
C. kentuckiense x corrugatum produces large slippers with bold markings of deep fuchsia red atop white to cream.
This hybrid of the North American C. kentuckiense and the Asian C. corrugatum (likely synonymous with C. tibeticum) produces large slippers with bold markings of deep fuchsia red atop a white to cream background. The stems can reach 20-50 cm (8-20 in.) high. Flowers will bloom a bit later in the season than other hybrids. Rich soil is required for vigourous growth. The striking flowers have a creamy lip marked with pink and accented by luscious red tepals. Blooms in May to June. Blooming size with multiple eyes. Lady’s slipper hybrids are much more vigorous and easy to grow than species. Grown from seed. Plants will resemble the image but may not be identical. Lady’s slipper hybrids are much more vigorous and easy to grow than species. Well cared for clumps can double their flowering stems ever year! Blooming size with multiple eyes.
Common Name: Lady's Slipper - [Spring B&B Pre-Order]
Family: Orchidaceae (The Orchid Family)
Zone Hardiness: 3-8
Light: Part Shade, Part Sun
Height: 12-24"
Width: 12-24"
Primary Bloom Colour: Red
Secondary Bloom Colour: White/Cream
Bloom Time: Spring
Foliage Colour: Green
Class: Deciduous
Type: Perennial
Soil Moisture: Moist, Average
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Fragrance: No
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Deer Resistant: Unknown
BC Native: No
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