Calanthe Pink Lipstics Xeriscaping Plants but appear quite bright from

but appear quite bright from a distance

As the floral display is winding down the plant starts to put up a whole new flush of foliage

and producing lots of offspring

Alongside the leaf stalk is a large pitcher-like spathe (usually green or purple-and-white striped) with a large hood that ends in a long dangling thread

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

Calanthe Pink Lipstics Xeriscaping Plants but appear quite bright fromCalanthe '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.