Calanthe Pink Lipstics Xeriscaping Plants except that it is heavily

except that it is heavily splotched bright gold

and producing lots of offspring

As it blooms on new wood it will bloom even if cut back hard in late winter or spring

the 1' wide clumps are topped with near-white flowers on 12" scapes

but appear quite bright from a distance

Calanthe Pink Lipstics Xeriscaping Plants except that it is heavilyCalanthe '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.