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Cypripedium 'Siggi'

Cypripedium 'Siggi'

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Lady's slipper orchidPerennial, DeciduousFamily: Orchidaceae

Height: 50cmSpread: 20cm
Hardy

Flower colour:

Red

Foliage colour:

Green

Position

Sun Exposure:

Dappled shade, full shade, partial shade

Aspect:

East facing, north facing, west facing

Position in Border:

Front, middle

Soil

Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Cypripediums are distinguished by their huge flower pouch comprising fused flower petals (from which the name, lady's slipper orchid is derived), and long, often twisting sepals. There are many species within the genus, native to a range of locations including North and Central America, Europe, and Asia.

Cypripediums make a dramatic, exotic-looking houseplant. They're easy to grow, as long as they're given bright light but not direct sunshine, good multipurpose compost, and plenty of water during the flowering season. Many species are hardy and may be grown outside. They do well in pots but resent root disturbance.

If you plan to grow cypripediums, be sure to buy a seed-grown plant from an established nursery, and not one taken illegally from the wild.

Cypripedium 'Siggi' is a relatively new hybrid, bearing hairy, soft green leaves and burgundy-red flowers on tall stems. It's very free-flowering cultivar and does well in the garden.

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Cypripedium ‘Siggi’ and wildlife

Cypripedium ‘Siggi’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.

Is Cypripedium ‘Siggi’ poisonous?

Cypripedium ‘Siggi’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Cats

Cats

Is not known to attract Dogs

Dogs

Is not known to attract Horses

Horses

Is not known to attract Livestock

Livestock

Is not known to attract People

People