Cypripedium henryi Aloysia black-green foliage of what we

black-green foliage of what we subsequently named Helleborus 'Leather and Lace' is more deeply cut than any form of Helleborus foetidus we've ever grown

it may be at least five years before we have more to share

As with most miniature hostas

three petals of violet purple (RHS 70A)

the foliage remains dormant until spring

Cypripedium henryi Aloysia black-green foliage of what we(aka: Cypripedium sinensis) We've longed to offer Cypripedium henryi, but waiting eight years for seed propagated plants to reach flower size is an exercise in patience. Cypripedium henryi is a small growing ladyslipper orchid from Central to Southern China (Gansu, Guizhou, Hubei, Shaanxi, Sichuan, and Yunnan), where it inhabits moist, organic, alkaline soils from 2,500' 7,500' elevation. When happy in the garden, the 18" tall Cypripedium henryi