Cypripedium Axel Nannorrhops dangling flowers

dangling flowers

So when dividing Calanthes

this is a dramatic improvement

These lenten rose selections are grown from seed collected in the gardens here at Juniper Level and the color is confirmed by hand before being offered for sale

solitary green leaf and topped in spring with 1-3 small

Cypripedium Axel Nannorrhops dangling flowersCypripedium 'Axel' is a 1998 hybrid, first created by Sweedish orchid breeder, Svante Malmgren, who crossed Cypripedium parviflorum and Cypripedium tibeticum. The showy hybrid produces large pouches atop 18" tall stalks. Each flower is composed of three violet twisted sepals, and a pouch which is white, flushed nicely with burgundy. Maintenance: Lady slipper orchids are maintenance free in the garden once they are established in the correct growing