About Frosch's Mother Earth

Selected clone of Inge (hybrid of the U.S. native yellow lady’s slipper and C. fasciolatum from China). Pouch is cream with a pale purple blush, and petals are twisted and striped with purple-brown. The name refers to the earthy color of the petals.

Information on planting details.

About Lady's Slipper, Hybrid

Hardy hybrid orchids with pouch-like flowers from a German grower. As with most lady’s slippers, these prefer well-drained but moist garden soil and a spring feeding before they sprout. Semi-shade, no direct sun at midday. Spring bloom.

Pot Size & Price
1 gal. pot
$89.00
Height
12"–24"
Sunlight Exposure
Partial Sun
Catalog
U023

Other varieties of Lady's Slipper, Hybrid

Cypripedium Gisela, maroon petals and snowy white pouch
Photo courtesy of Michael Frosch

Gisela

Catalog
U019
Cypripedium Gisela, cream pouch with maroon upper petals
Photo by Michael Weinert, Frosch Exclusive Perennials

Gisela NF

Catalog
U018
Cypripedium Mops, purple-red flowers with some paler striping
Photo courtesy of Michael Frosch

Mops

Catalog
U021
Cypripedium Mops, purple-red pouch and upper petals with some paler striping
Photo by Michael Weinert, Frosch Exclusive Perennials

Mops NF

Catalog
U020
Cypripedium Ulla Silkens, pink striated pouch and white petals
Photo by Michael Weinert, Frosch Exclusive Perennials

Ulla Silkens

Catalog
U023
Cypripedium Ulla Silkens, white pouch speckled with raspberry, white petals
Photo by Michael Weinert, Frosch Exclusive Perennials

Ulla Silkens NF

Catalog
U022