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I am pleased to offer a
selection of Hardy Perennial Orchids for sale in the US only.
All Shipments will be made either in the Fall (late-Oct/Nov) or
Spring (March/April) as dormant plants. Complete growing
instructions will be included with each shipment. Most plants are mature and
flowering size, but some will not bloom the first year after transplant. If you
are interested, let me know as soon as possible. The easiest way to assure
availability is to use a credit card, no charges will be made until the time of
shipment, otherwise a 10% deposit is require with full payment before
shipment.
(See the Order
Form)
For pictures and more details, scroll down to find your choice of species!
PLEASE READ: These plants can be planted in the Fall or Spring. Please note that warm wet Winters may cause these plants to rot while dormant. This is of special concern during the first year of growth in warmer climates i.e. zones 6-9
Bloom Time: Early spring. Calanthe species are evergreen, shade plants native to Asia. They produce spectacular multiple, 1½ to 2 inch flowers born on spikes over 12 inches tall. All are considered to be easily grown in well-drained lightly shaded gardens. . All sold as mature dormant crowns. Best planted in Spring
Hardy in USDA Zones 7-9 and into zones 5 & 6 with winter protection
PLEASE READ: These plants can be planted in the Fall or Spring. Please note that warm wet Winters may cause these plants to rot while dormant. This is of special concern during the first year of growth in warmer climates i.e. zones 7-9
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1. Calanthe Sieboldii - Spike of brilliant yellow flowers.. Z 7-9 |
#106 |
$30.00/ rhizome |
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2. Calanthe tricarinata - Yellow, green and red flowers, evergreen foliage. Z 6-9 |
#107 |
$35.00/ rhizome |
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3. Calanthe discolor - Flowers are usually white and dark purplish-brown. Z 6-9 |
#108 |
$25.00/rhizome |
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4. Calanthe X Kozu - Flower color combinations of white, pink,, red, and purple Z 7-9 |
#109 |
$25.00/ rhizome |
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5. Calanthe X Takane - Flowers from red, orange, brown, yellow, and cream. Z 7-9 |
#110 |
$30.00/ rhizome |
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6. Calanthe X Hizen - Flowers colors of pastel reddish pinks and creamy whites. Z 7-9. |
#122 |
$35.00/ rhizome |
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Bloom Time: Spring. ‘Hilda’ and ‘Francis’ are absolutely stunning plants. Both are classic example of hybrid vigor. Large plants and flowers in a variety of colors. Seed grown, flowering size plants. Shipped as bare roots dormant crowns. BEST Planted in FALL can be planted in the Spring by mid-April.
Hardiness Zone 4-8
PLEASE READ: These plants can be planted in the Fall or Spring. Please note that warm wet Winters may cause these plants to rot while dormant. This is of special concern during the first year of growth in warmer climates i.e. zones 7-8
 #120 Lady's Slipper Hybrid 'Francis' |
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7. Lady’s Slipper ‘FRANCIS’ Cyp. kentuckiense X C. speciosum |
#120 |
$50/crown |
Showy Lady's Slipper - Cypripedium reginae
Bloom Time: Spring.These plants are also fairly easily grown especially in the northern climates (Zone 3-5), but require partial shade in warmer climate (Zone 6 – 8). The soil must be well drained and heavily mulched to keep the roots cool and moist. Shipped as bare roots dormant crowns. Seed grown, flowering size. BEST planted in FALL - all zones. Can be planted in Spring - by mid-April.
Hardiness Zone 3 – 7
PLEASE READ: These plants can be planted in the Fall or Spring. Please note that warm wet Winters may cause these plants to rot while dormant. This is of special concern during the first year of growth in warmer climates i.e. zones 6-7
 #102 Showy Lady's Slipper |
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8. Showy Lady’s Slipper |
#102 |
$50/crown |
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Large Yellow Lady's Slipper—
Cypripedium
pubescens
Bloom Time: Spring. These plants are easily grown
in partial to full shade in sandy well drained soil and moderate moisture.
Shipped as bare roots dormant crowns. Seed grown, flowering size. BEST planted
in FALL - all zones. Can be planted in Spring - by mid-April.
Hardiness Zone 3 – 8.
PLEASE READ: These plants can be planted in the Fall or Spring. Please note that warm wet Winters may cause these plants to rot while dormant. This is of special concern during the first year of growth in warmer climates i.e. zones 6-9
 #104 Large Yellow Lady's Slipper 
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9. Large Yellow Lady’s Slipper |
#104 |
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Small Yellow Lady’s Slipper
– Cypripedium
parviflorum
Bloom Time: Spring, easily grown in partial to full shade in sandy well drained soil and moderate moisture. Shipped as bare roots crowns. Seed grown, flowering size. BEST planted in FALL- all zones. Can be planted in Spring - by mid-April.
Hardiness Zone 3–8.
PLEASE READ: These plants can be planted in the Fall or Spring. Please note that warm wet Winters may cause these plants to rot while dormant. This is of special concern during the first year of growth in warmer climates i.e. zones 6-9
 #105 Small Yellow Lady's Slipper |
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10. Small Yellow Lady’s Slipper |
#105 |
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PLEASE READ: The BEST time to plant the following is in the SPRING, but they can be planted in the Fall with good winter protection. Please note that warm wet Winters can cause these plants to rot while dormant. This is of special concern in the first year before plants are established.
‘The best kept secret in the Gardening World'
Chinese Hardy Orchids!!
Don't miss these easily grown, inexpensive and absolutely beautiful plants!!
#119 'Big Bob' |
Hardy Chinese Orchids– Bletilla striata
Bloom Time: Spring. Bletilla striata can be grown almost anywhere but does best in full sun to partial shade and in sandy soil with moderate moisture. Make large clumps within a few years with flowering spikes up to 3' and as many as 20 flowers per spike. Flowering size tubers. Best planted in the Spring.
Hardiness Zone 6 – 10
PLEASE READ: The BEST time to plant the following is in the SPRING, but they can be planted in the Fall with good winter protection. Please note that warm wet Winters can cause these plants to rot while dormant. This is of special concern in the first year before plants are established.
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11. ‘Big Bob' Giant clone— up to 3' tall |
#119 |
1 tuber for $20 |
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12. Rose/Lavender— 14-16” tall |
#113 |
3 tubers for $25 |
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13. White form—14-16” tall |
#114 |
3 tubers for $30 |
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Grass Pink– Calopogon tuberosus
Bloom Time: Summer. These beautiful rose-pink or white multi-flowered plants are easily grown in full sun and in well drained sandy soil with consistant moisture. Best planted in early spring. Dormant tubers, Best planted in spring only.
Hardiness Zone 4–9.
PLEASE READ: The BEST time to plant the following is in the SPRING, but they can be planted in the Fall with good winter protection. Please note that warm wet Winters can cause these plants to rot while dormant. This is of special concern in the first year before plants are established.
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#116 White form Grass Pink |
#115 Grass Pink |
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14. Grass Pink |
#115 |
$10/corm |
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15. White form Grass Pink |
#116 |
$20/corm |
Blooms early summer. These beautiful rose-pink single-flower plants are easily grown in full sun and in well drained sandy soil with constant moisture. These plants make good companions to pitcher plants and other bog plants. Sold as dormant roots, probably will not bloom the first year. Plants source come from Nursery stock. Best planting in Spring
Hardiness Zone 4–9.
PLEASE READ: The BEST time to plant the following is in the SPRING, but they can be planted in the Fall with good winter protection. Please note that warm wet Winters can cause these plants to rot while dormant. This is of special concern in the first year before plants are established.
 #117 Rose Pogonia Orchid  |
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16. Rose Pogonia Orchid |
#117 |
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Fragrant Nodding Ladies’ Tresses
- Spiranthes
cernua f. odorata
‘Chadds Ford’
Bloom Time: Fall to
frost. These plants are very easily grown in full sun with sandy well drained
soil requiring moderate moisture and can tolerate total wetness. Heavy blooming,
shipped bare root with multiple plants.
Bare root plants, available in fall and spring .
Hardiness Zone 4–8.
PLEASE READ: The BEST time to plant the following is in the SPRING, but they can be planted in the Fall with good winter protection. Please note that warm wet Winters can cause these plants to rot while dormant. This is of special concern in the first year before plants are established.
 #118 Fragrant Nodding Ladies'Tresse |
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17. Fragrant Nodding Ladies’Tresse - Sold in units of Three plants |
#118 |
$25/3 plants |
White Egret flower - Pectelis (Habenaria) radiata
Bloom Time: Summer. These plants grow best in full sun to partial shade in sandy well drained soil and moderate to constant moisture.
Sold as flowering size, dormant bulbs, SOLD in the SPRING ONLY.
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#111 White Egret flower |
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17. White Egret flower— sold only in units of 2 bulb SPRING ONLY |
#111 |
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Ordering, Shipments
and Payment
All shipments will be made only in the Fall: Oct/Nov and Spring: March/April timeframes. Complete growing instructions will be included with each shipment. All plants are mature and should flower the first year, although this is not guaranteed.
If you are interested, let me know as soon as possible. The easiest way to assure availability is to use a credit card, no charges will be made until the time of shipment, otherwise a 10% deposit is require with full payment before shipment.
All shipments will be made by Priority U.S. Mail, unless requested otherwise. Shipping and handling charges are as indicated on the order form. Safe delivery of all plants is guaranteed. Any shipment that is received damaged or if you are dissatisfied with the plant material, please let me know immediately.
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