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Hank Small lady's slipper orchid

Cypripedium Hank Small gx · Perennial

Hardiness
H5 Hardy in cold winters (RHS profile linked: −15 to −10°C)
Position
Not recorded
Height × Spread
15–60 cm
Soil
Moist, fertile, humus-rich, slightly alkaline soil with good drainage.
Flowering
March–May
Toxicity
Can cause skin allergy; wear gloves when handling.

The Gardening Year

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🌱 Sow
🪴 Plant out
🌸 In flower

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.

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