Calanthe Pink Lipstics Shortia taking time to rest only

taking time to rest only in the hottest of weather

Remove spent flower stalks when they are no longer attractive

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the looser the habit

Salvia x jamensis

Calanthe Pink Lipstics Shortia taking time to rest onlyCalanthe 'Pink Lipstics' is the pink flowered seed strain of the hybrid calanthe orchids that resulted from crosses between Calanthe sieboldii,kawakamii, tricarinata, and aristulifera. The 2' tall stalks rise from among last years basal foliage in mid April, each adorned with small light pink flowers, usually with darker pink to purple lips. Rich woodland soils result in the best specimens.