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Cypripedium Kristi Lyn gx

Cypripedium pubescens x henryi Kristi Lyn
Lady's Slipper Orchid

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Beautiful young plant arrived slightly damaged (flower, nothing abnormal given the transport). Young plant in good health and well-pruned.

Oriane, 16/05/2023

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A relatively easy to grow hybrid, which develops floral stems usually bearing several flowers with a characteristic shape: the light yellow lip is accompanied by sepals and petals speckled with brown on a yellow-green background. It is a perfectly hardy garden orchid. It multiplies very quickly both in pots and in the garden if the conditions are suitable. It is cultivated in partial shade, in a soil poor in organic matter, well-drained, non-limestone, always slightly moist without being waterlogged.
Flower size
12 cm
Height at maturity
65 cm
Spread at maturity
35 cm
Exposure
Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -23°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Best planting time March to April
Recommended planting time March to May
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Description

Cypripedium Kristi Lyn is a hybrid garden orchid that possesses the qualities of its two parents, Cypripedium pubescens and C. henryi. The plant, perennial by its rootstock, develops floral stems in summer, usually bearing several flowers with a characteristic Venus slipper shape, in yellow and brown tones. It is a perfectly hardy variety that multiplies very rapidly both in pots and in the garden when the conditions are suitable. It is cultivated in partial shade, in soil poor in organic matter, well-drained, non-calcareous, always slightly moist without being waterlogged. Like many orchids, it is easy to grow as long as its requirements are strictly respected.

Cypripedium Kristi Lyn belongs to the orchid family. It is a horticultural creation resulting from the cross-breeding between Cypripedium pubescens native to the northern United States, hardy at -30°C, and Cypripedium henryi native to China. Kristi Lyn's flowers resemble those of its first parent, while the second one has passed on the ability to bear up to 3 flowers per floral stem.

It is a rhizomatous plant that spreads in colonies over time. Its vegetation is deciduous, it emerges from the ground in spring and disappears in autumn. Cypripedium Kristi Lyn forms a clump of large, fairly light green leaves, ovate to elliptical, with very pronounced parallel veins. In our climates, this variety will reach an average height of 65cm (26in) when in bloom. The flowering generally takes place in August, when the plant is well established, at least 4 or 5 years old. The solid and robust floral stem develops directly from the rootstock. It is equipped with leaves all the way to the top. Alternating and distributed along these tall stems, two to three flowers appear, rarely four. They have the characteristic shape of lady's slipper flowers and measure about 12cm (5in) wide. Each one is composed of narrow and slightly spiralled sepals and petals, greenish yellow with brown spots, dominating an imposing 'slipper' labellum, very swollen, of a fairly light yellow punctuated with purple red on the inside. The entire vegetation is covered with a fine down that can be allergenic and irritating to the skin in certain individuals. These hairs are hosts to a symbiotic fungus. During winter, the foliage disappears and the plant persists in the form of a rootstock.

Cypripedium Kristi Lyn is quite 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 a source of pride for the gardener who has successfully acclimated it. It should be planted in lightly wooded areas or on the edge of woodland, in partial shade, in a carefully prepared substrate. It is a plant that dislikes heat, drought, limestone, and strong winds.

When you receive your orchids, handle them with care: these plants produce few roots and are delicate!

 

 

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Cypripedium Kristi Lyn gx (Flowering) Flowering

Flowering

Flower colour yellow
Flowering time August
Flower size 12 cm
Flowering description Dramatic Lady's slipper in green, yellow, and purple.

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour green
Foliage description Decdiuous

Plant habit

Height at maturity 65 cm
Spread at maturity 35 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Cypripedium

Species

pubescens x henryi

Cultivar

Kristi Lyn

Family

Orchidaceae

Other common names

Lady's Slipper Orchid

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference1736101

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Planting and care

Planting: in spring

Cypripedium Kristi Lyn prefers soils low in organic matter and well-drained. Improve the soil by adding sand, pumice or lava stone to a depth of 50%. Also add finely shredded pine bark, leaf compost, and coconut fibre-based compost.

The rootstocks should not dry out in summer, but they should not be waterlogged in winter. If you need to water during the growth and flowering season, avoid using hard water.

Exposure:

In the garden, Cypripediums prefer slightly moist, not too hot, lightly shaded areas that still receive some brightness. Avoid exposure to direct sunlight during the hottest hours of the day.

In winter, the plant persists as a rootstock and does not require any special protection.

New shoots emerge from the ground in April, usually. The growth is very rapid. By the end of summer, the foliage turns yellow, withers, and then completely disappears.

 

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Planting period

Best planting time March to April
Recommended planting time March to May

Intended location

Suitable for Shaded rockery, Woodland edge
Type of use Edge of border, Container
Hardiness Hardy down to -23°C (USDA zone 6a) Show map
Ease of cultivation Experienced
Planting density 7 per m2
Exposure Partial shade
Soil pH Acidic, Neutral
Soil type Stony (poor and well-drained)
Soil moisture Moist soil, Well-drained, rather poor

Care

Pruning No pruning necessary
Disease resistance Good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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