The Cypripedium family are undoubtedly the most sumptuous of all the orchids that will thrive in our British climate. The roots we supply are already six seasons old, so they'll flower in their first summer! They will thrive in a moist but well-drained soil, in full or dappled shade. &, as the plants become established, the rhizomes will spread to form spectacular clumps. Chinese Alpine Slipper
- This choice, hard-to-find orchid is a close relative of Cypripedium reginae. Unlike C. reginae, the flower colour of C. flavum varies from brilliant yellow, to very pale yellow, to yellowish green, sometimes with rust-coloured spots or maroon blushes. It looks most at home & grows best if you can provide it with a location that reflects its woodland origins. Height up to 60cm (2'). If you've never thought of growing these mesmerising plants in your garden then now is the time to think again. They're actually very easy to grow in UK gardens. Plants are very hardy & can tolerate temperatures as cold as 20 degrees C to 30 degrees C, so will grow happily outside all year. Supplied as well established plants which can be planted straight into their final positions. If you've never thought of growing these mesmerising plants in your garden then now is the time to think again. They're actually very easy to grow in UK gardens. Plants are very hardy & can tolerate temperatures as cold as 20 degrees C to 30 degrees C, so will grow happily outside all year. Supplied as well established plants which can be planted straight into their final positions. The Cypripedium family are undoubtedly the most sumptuous of all the orchids that will thrive in our British climate. The roots we supply are already six seasons old, so they'll flower in their first summer! They will thrive in a moist but well-drained soil, in full or dappled shade. &, as the plants become established, the rhizomes will spread to form spectacular clumps. Chinese Alpine Slipper
- This choice, hard-to-find orchid is a close relative of Cypripedium reginae. Unlike C. reginae, the flower colour of C. flavum varies from brilliant yellow, to very pale yellow, to yellowish green, sometimes with rust-coloured spots or maroon blushes. It looks most at home & grows best if you can provide it with a location that reflects its woodland origins. Height up to 60cm (2'). If you've never thought of growing these mesmerising plants in your garden then now is the time to think again. They're actually very easy to grow in UK gardens. Plants are very hardy & can tolerate temperatures as cold as 20 degrees C to 30 degrees C, so will grow happily outside all year. Supplied as well established plants which can be planted straight into their final positions.