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Orchid, Hardy Ladyslipper, GPH Memoria Charles Frail Jr

Cypripedium

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Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Cypripedium (sip-rih-PEE-dee-um)

Info

Synonym

Height

Unknown - Tell us

Spacing

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Sun Exposure

12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

Danger

USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)

Hardiness

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Foliage

Bloom Time

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Class

Bloom Time

Bloom Color

Class

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Other Details

Seed Collecting

Partial to Full Shade

Fruit Shape

Unknown - Tell us

Fruit Size

White/Near White

Fruit Colors

Mid Spring

Growing Habit

Deciduous

Herbaceous

Days to Maturity

Unknown - Tell us

Seed Type

From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium

Usage

Unknown - Tell us

Disease Resistance

Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds

Leaf Type

Unknown - Tell us

Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown - Tell us

Water Requirements

Alpines and Rock Gardens

Perennials

Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

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Propagation Methods

6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Soil pH requirements

Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information

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Plant Size (check one)

Growing Habit

Growth Rate

Leaf Shape

Leaf Appearance

Degree to which the appearance is present

Unknown - Tell us

Leaf Texture (top)

Unknown - Tell us

Leaf Texture (bottom)

Leaf Color

Color of Leaf Margin

Leaf Substance

Number of Vein Pairs

Appearance of Margin

Margin Width

Flower Shape

Flower Fragrance

Does it set seed?

Flower Size

Flower Type

Blooming Habit

Foliage Habit

Ploidy

Color Patterns

Awards (if applicable)

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fundulopanchax

| January 2012 | positive

GPH Memoria Charles Frail Jr is a hybrid of Cypripedium parviflorum var pubescens x Cypripedium macranthos var album. It should be grown...Read More

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