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Cypripedium flavum
Cypripedium flavum
Cypripedium flavum
Cypripedium flavum
Cypripedium flavum
Cypripedium flavum
Water arrived very small, only one small leaf: expensive for pruning of the young plant, and a bit disappointing as a gift for the family! Another orchid of the same type arrived much more beautiful (kristi lyn) in the same order, too bad it's not the same for this one.
Oriane, 16/05/2023
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The alternate Cypripedium flavum, close to C. reginae, is a garden orchid whose flowers, quite variable in their shades, are made up of pale pink to yellow sepals, and a yellow straw to cream lip. Quite rare, although it is vigorous, spectacular and very hardy, it spreads easily in bright green and fresh clumps. Where it thrives, in semi-shade, in moist and rather calcareous soil, it can form large colonies. Like many orchids, it is very easy to cultivate provided that its habitat is meticulously recreated.
The alternate Cypripedium flavum is native to high mountain valleys in western China. It develops there in the humus of valleys and rocky slopes, on a substrate rich in travertine, a limestone rock.
This Venus slipper forms, from spring onwards, a clump of large bright green leaves, oval to elliptical, with very pronounced parallel veins. In nature, it can reach up to 60cm (24in) in height. In our climates, it will reach 40 to 50cm (16 to 20in) in height. Flowering occurs in early summer, it is sometimes absent in certain years, and occurs when the plant is at least 4 or 5 years old. The solid and robust floral stem, measuring between 30 and 40cm (12 and 16in) in height, develops directly from a very large cylindrical rhizome. It is equipped with leaves up to the top. Alternating and distributed along these tall stems, one or two flowers appear, rarely 3 or 4. It has been observed that flowering is more generous when the soil is rich in calcium carbonate. They have the characteristic shape of Cypripedium flowers, and measure 4 to 6cm (2in) in diameter. They are quite variable, more or less yellow and more or less speckled with purple brown. They are composed of cream or pink sepals and petals, spotted with brown, dominating an imposing 'slipper' lip, very swollen, pale yellow to white depending on the plants. Note that the entire vegetation is covered with a fine down that can be allergenic and irritating to the skin. These urticating hairs are hosts to a fungus. During winter, the foliage disappears and the plant persists in the form of a rhizome.
The alternate Cypripedium flavum is demanding in terms of its habitat, but if the conditions are met, it will be a real attraction for the cool areas of the garden and the pride of the gardener who has managed to acclimatize it. It can be installed in clear undergrowth or at the edge of undergrowth, on the edge of a water feature, in semi-shade, in a carefully prepared substrate. It will associate well with ferns, hostas, and Rodgersias.
When you receive your orchids, handle them with care: these plants produce few roots and are delicate!
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Cypripedium flavum prefers moist to wet, neutral soils, but also tolerates slightly acidic soils. Cypripediums are the hardiest perennial orchids, not fearing temperatures below -30°C (1°F) (-40°C (1°F) under a blanket of snow). They thrive in soils low in organic matter and well-drained. If your soil is very compact or clayey, it is necessary to create a planting pocket. Dig a hole of about 40cm (16in) for each plant, cover the bottom with a layer of drainage (lava rock or fine gravel), and fill it with the following mixture: 50% sand, perlite, or lava rock, the other half composed of garden soil, even limestone, mixed with finely ground pine bark, compost made from leaf compost or coconut fibres. Cypripedium rhizomes should not dry out in summer and should not be submerged in winter. In the garden, place Cypripedium flavum in a cool, shaded or semi-shaded spot. Avoid direct sunlight, especially during the hottest hours of the day.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
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The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.