Cypripedium Monto Shrubs and Conifers Ilex 'Adorned' is a Pat

Ilex 'Adorned' is a Pat McCracken discovery of a sport on the popular Japanese holly Ilex crenata 'Hoogendorn'

now that the statute of limitations for involuntary plant slaughter has passed

each highlighted by a maroon flower tip

which is why it was awarded the prestigious Award of Garden Merit

Merle Kratoska

Cypripedium Monto Shrubs and Conifers Ilex 'Adorned' is a PatCypripedium 'Monto' is a 2008 Hiratsuka hybrid that combines the genes of the high elevation Japanese Cypripediuim macranthos var. hotei atsumorianum and endangered Chinese Cypripedium fasciolatum. The sturdy 18" tall stems are topped with flowers composed of a very large white pouch, often suffused with violet, and backed by lovely violet and white veined sepals. All of our ladyslipper orchids are flowering sized plants and nursery propagated.