Plants in genus cypripedium
Cypripedium 'Monto'
Cypripedium 'Monto' is a hybrid hardy orchid with 18-inch tall stems and large white pouch flowers suffused with violet. It combines the genes of Cypripedium macranthos var. hotei-atsumorianum and Cypripedium fasciolatum, making it a unique addition to shaded garden areas.
Cypripedium 'Lukas'
Cypripedium 'Lukas' is a hybrid hardy orchid that forms a small clump about 1 foot tall and wide. Each stalk can produce up to three bright yellow pouches with purple-flecked sepals. This plant is ideal for part sun to light shade and adds a unique touch to rock gardens.
Cypripedium ventricosum
Cypripedium ventricosum is a rare natural hybrid orchid, combining traits from Cypripedium calceolus and Cypripedium macranthos. It features a white-pouched, creamy yellow-sepalled form with flower colors ranging from pale lavender to brownish. Each plant is unique, with sepals that can be purple to brown striped. This orchid prefers moist but well-drained, cool sites, making it a distinctive addition to rock and shade gardens.
Cypripedium 'Rascal'
Cypripedium 'Rascal' is a hybrid orchid with mid-sized yellow pouches and twisting brown sepals, introduced by Carson Whitlow in 1990. Standing 18 inches tall, it shows remarkable vigor in hot, humid climates. This plant is a striking addition to gardens, attracting insects and providing a unique visual appeal.
Cypripedium 'Pluto'
Cypripedium 'Pluto' is a hybrid hardy orchid that forms 1-foot tall clumps, featuring large creamy white flowers with violet stripes and spots. This perennial thrives in part sun to light shade and is well-suited for cottage gardens.
Cypripedium 'Michael Pastel'
Cypripedium 'Michael Pastel' is a hybrid orchid with 10-12 inch tall stalks and pleated green leaves. It blooms in late spring with a pure white pouch and white/ivory sepals. This hardy orchid is a striking addition to shade gardens and attracts insects with its unique flowers.
Cypripedium 'Ulla Silkens'
Cypripedium 'Ulla Silkens' is a hybrid orchid known for its large burgundy and white slipper-shaped flowers. Easier to grow than its parent species, it prefers moist alkaline soils and produces 2-foot tall flowering stalks in mid- to late-June. This plant can form large clumps with nearly 100 flowers, making it a striking addition to gardens. Its unique blooms and ease of cultivation make it a popular choice for orchid enthusiasts.
Cypripedium 'Frosch's Mountain King'
Cypripedium 'Frosch's Mountain King' is a hybrid orchid known for its white pocketbook-shaped flowers with twisted red-burgundy sepals. Standing 23 inches tall, it produces multiple flowers per stalk and has a slight fragrance. This hardy orchid is tolerant of wet summers and adds a unique touch to shade gardens.
Cypripedium 'Cleo Pinkepank'
Cypripedium 'Cleo Pinkepank' is a hybrid orchid with a striking terminal flower that has a violet-red top and white below. This woodland plant prefers well-drained, compost-rich soils and light, high shade. It is maintenance-free once established and primarily pollinated by bees.
Cypripedium 'Emil'
Cypripedium 'Emil' is a hybrid orchid with 18-inch stalks of stunning flowers in late May, featuring a bright yellow pouch and dark burgundy sepals. This vigorous grower is maintenance-free once established and prefers well-drained, compost-rich soils. It thrives in light, high shade and is primarily pollinated by bees.
Cypripedium 'Dietrich'
Cypripedium 'Dietrich' is a hybrid orchid with large flowers featuring creamy-yellow pouches and dark purple sepals. It blooms in late May or early June and is maintenance-free once established. The plant prefers very well-drained soil rich in compost and average moisture levels. Bees are the primary pollinators, and the plant's roots must be spread horizontally just below the soil surface.
Cypripedium 'Michael'
Cypripedium 'Michael' is a hybrid orchid featuring 10-12 inch tall stalks with pleated green leaves and striking purple and white pouch flowers in late spring. It performs well in heat and humidity, making it suitable for gardens in warmer climates. This plant thrives in part sun to light shade and adds a unique touch to any garden with its distinctive blooms.
Cypripedium 'Bernd Pastel'
Cypripedium 'Bernd Pastel' is a hybrid orchid with large ivory pouches and creamy ivory tepals. It forms 1-foot tall clumps and prefers well-drained, compost-rich soils. This woodland plant thrives in light, high shade and is pollinated by bees.