{"product_id":"cypripedium-axel","title":"Cypripedium Axel","description":"\u003cp\u003eCypripedium 'Axel' is a 1998 hybrid, first created by Sweedish orchid breeder, Svante Malmgren, who crossed Cypripedium parviflorum and Cypripedium tibeticum. The showy hybrid produces large pouches atop 18\" tall stalks. Each flower is composed of three violet twisted sepals, and a pouch which is white, flushed nicely with burgundy.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eLady slipper orchids are maintenance free in the garden once they are established in the correct growing conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Conditions:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eCypripedium prefer soils that are very well drained, and rich in compost. In containers, we like to add Permatill (popped slate) or a Pumice like product. Average moisture levels are great, but be certain soils do not remain waterlogged.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Lady slipper orchids \" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/collections\/cypripedium\"\u003eLady slipper orchids \u003c\/a\u003eare woodland plants, and most species do not have any sun tolerance. We have found that light, high shade is ideal.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003ePlanting is critical, as roots must be spread horizontally just below the soil surface and not stuck deep in the ground as is the case with virtually all other plants. The growth bud should be planted just below the soil surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eNatural Impacts:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eBees are the primary pollinators for lady slipper orchids, since orchids have a complex pollination mechanism built into the flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40080573530199,"sku":"17334","price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/products\/Cypripedium-Axel.i-17334.s-67126.r-1_733ed59e-9fbc-495c-abd5-92b16ee67c92.jpg?v=1693925345","url":"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/products\/cypripedium-axel","provider":"Plant Delights Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}