Cypripedium Michael Pastel Edimentals and a contrasting yellow cup

and a contrasting yellow cup

contrasting nicely with the cinnamon red petioles (front and back)

The flower spikes are adorned with a multitude of small

The inflorescence of Arisaema album emerges in June (NC) with an unusual brush-like spadix

slightly moist soil is best

Cypripedium Michael Pastel Edimentals and a contrasting yellow cupCypripedium 'Michael Pastel' is a splendid almost pure white flowered form of Cypripedium 'Michael', which is a small growing hybrid of two Chinese native species, Cypripedium henryi and Cypripedium macranthos. The 10 12" tall stalks, adorned with pleated green leaves, are topped in late spring with a striking pure white pouch, backed by three white ivory sepals. Our offerings are all flowering sized plants. Planting your Cypripedium orchid.