Cypripedium Aki

Cyp. parviflorum var. pubescens x macranthos

Aki is the large-flowered version of Gisela since it utilized the large-flowered pubescens variety of parviflorum whereas Gisela utilized the smaller-flowered parviflorum variety.

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Cypripedium Aki growing in the garden of Paul Perakos. Photo copyright Paul Perakos.