{"product_id":"cypripedium-bernd-pastel","title":"Cypripedium Bernd Pastel","description":"\u003cp\u003eCypripedium 'Bernd Pastel' is a 2007 Jan Moors hybrid between the Asian Cypripedium macranthos and the rare Taiwanese Cypripedium segawae...the same cross as the 2001 introduced Cypripedium 'Bernd'. The 1' tall clumps of Cypripedium 'Bernd Pastel' are topped with large ivory pouches, backed by creamy ivory tepals. It remains to be seen how much summer heat these will tolerate, so we'd love your feedback if you give it a try. Either slightly acidic or slightly alkaline soils are fine, as long as you provide decent moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"How to plant ladyslipper orchids.\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/pages\/planting-your-hardy-cypripedium-orchid\"\u003ePlanting your Cypripedium orchid.\u003c\/a\u003e\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\u003eLady slipper orchids are 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":19554124103767,"sku":"14969","price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Cypripedium-Bernd-Pastel.i-14969.s-65783.r-1.jpg?v=1724162884","url":"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/products\/cypripedium-bernd-pastel","provider":"Plant Delights Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}