GardenWizzPlant Care Card

Hank Small Lady's Slipper Orchid

Cypripedium Hank Small gx ยท Perennial

Hardiness
H5 Hardy โ€” cold winter (to โˆ’15 to โˆ’10ยฐC)
Position
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Height ร— Spread
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Soil
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Flowering
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Toxicity
No toxicity recorded

Watch out for

Root rot: Ensure excellent drainage with gritty compost and avoid waterlogging.

Slugs and snails: Use physical barriers, iron phosphate pellets, or hand-pick at night.

Vine weevil: Apply nematodes to soil in autumn and spring; use systemic insecticides if severe.

Powdery mildew: Improve air circulation and apply a suitable fungicide if necessary.

Bud blast: Avoid temperature fluctuations and ensure consistent moisture during bud development.

Full guide: gardenwizz.com/plants/cypripedium-hank-small-gx ยฉ GardenWizz โ€” UK gardening encyclopedia