{"product_id":"cypripedium-henric","title":"Cypripedium Henric","description":"\u003cp\u003eCypripedium 'Henric' is 2010 S. Malmgren cross of the Japanese Cypripedium macranthos var. hotei-atsumorianum with the Chinese Cypripedium tibeticum. The 15\" tall clumps are topped, starting in mid-May with large rosy-red pouches, backed by rosy red sepal, adorned with white veining. All of our \u003ca title=\"Read all about cypripedium orchids\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/blogs\/articles\/cypripedium-orchids-lady-slipper-fit\"\u003ecypripedium orchids\u003c\/a\u003e are flowering sized plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca 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":31433668984919,"sku":"14888","price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/products\/Cypripedium-Henric.i-14888.s-66111.r-1.jpg?v=1693926940","url":"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/products\/cypripedium-henric","provider":"Plant Delights Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}