{"product_id":"cypripedium-john-haggar","title":"Cypripedium John Haggar","description":"\u003cp\u003eCypripedium 'John Haggar' is a 2011 Svante Malmgren hybrid of the Japanese Cypripedium hotei (Cypripedium macranthos var. hotei-atsumorianum) and the widespread Eurasian Cypripedium macranthos. The 2' tall clump is topped in spring with large violet pouches backed by violet and pink striped sepals...truly stunning! Cypripedium 'John Haggar' should have little heat tolerance, so should only be tried by gardeners in cooler climates. All of our \u003ca title=\"Read more about ladyslipper orchids\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/blogs\/articles\/cypripedium-orchids-lady-slipper-fit\"\u003eladyslipper orchid\u003c\/a\u003e offerings are flowering sized plants.\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":19554123022423,"sku":"14885","price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Cypripedium-John-Haggar.i-14885.s-65786.r-1.jpg?v=1760533239","url":"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/products\/cypripedium-john-haggar","provider":"Plant Delights Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}