Calanthe Pink Lipstics Conandron formerly of White Flower Farm

formerly of White Flower Farm

V-shaped leaves are edged with a row of tiny white bumps

and in very limited supply

From mountainous woodlands of Asia comes this stunning crested form of Dryopteris uniformis

The 1996 release from renown hosta breeder Gil Jones has been difficult to find

Calanthe Pink Lipstics Conandron formerly of White Flower FarmCalanthe 'Pink Lipstics' is the pink flowered seed strain of the hybrid calanthe orchids that resulted from crosses between Calanthe sieboldii,kawakamii, tricarinata, and aristulifera. The 2' tall stalks rise from among last years basal foliage in mid April, each adorned with small light pink flowers, usually with darker pink to purple lips. Rich woodland soils result in the best specimens.