Lady Slipper Flower Seeds - Heirloom Flower Plant for Home Gardens

Lady Slipper is an ornamental orchid known for its distinctive pouch-shaped flowers and attractive foliage. It is suitable for woodland gardens, shaded landscape areas, and specialized ornamental planting. Lady Slipper orchids generally prefer cool, shaded conditions with moist, well-drained soil rich in organic matter. They are slow-growing plants with specialized seed germination requirements.

Features

• Produces distinctive pouch-shaped flowers
• Attractive ornamental orchid
• Suitable for woodland gardens
• Ideal for shaded landscape areas
• Prefers cool growing conditions
• Requires moist, well-drained soil
• Suitable for specialized garden planting
• Slow-growing perennial plant

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Cypripedium spp.
• Common Name (US): Lady Slipper Orchid
• Seed Type / Variety: Lady Slipper Flower Seeds
• Growth Habit: Herbaceous perennial orchid
• USDA Zones: 3 to 8, depending on species
• Planting Season: Fall to spring
• Growing Season: Spring to summer
• Sowing Season: Fall to spring
• Sowing Months: October to April
• Germination Time and Conditions: Often requires specialized fungal association and may take several months or longer
• Sunlight Requirements: Partial shade to shade
• Soil Requirements: Moist, well-drained, organic-rich soil
• Watering Needs: Regular moisture
• Mature Plant Size: 30 to 60 cm height
• Plant Spacing: 30 to 45 cm