Heirloom Lady's Slipper Orchid produces exquisite, brightly colored blooms that add elegance to garden beds, borders, and containers. This easy-to-grow heirloom variety thrives with minimal care and is perfect for home gardeners seeking unique, long-lasting flowers. Its charming blossoms also attract pollinators, enhancing the garden’s natural beauty.
Features:
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Heirloom Lady's Slipper Orchid variety
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Produces bright, long-lasting, elegant blooms
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Ideal for garden beds, borders, and containers
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Low-maintenance and easy to grow
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Attracts pollinators and enhances garden aesthetics
Specifications:
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Plant Type: Perennial orchid
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Height: 12–24 inches
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Bloom Time: Spring to early summer
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Light Requirements: Partial shade to full shade
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Soil Preference: Well-draining, humus-rich garden soil
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Zones: USDA hardiness zones 4–8
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Planting Season: Spring after last frost
Planting & Sowing Instructions:
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Indoor Sowing: Sow seeds in small pots with well-draining, humus-rich soil 6–8 weeks before the last frost. Lightly press seeds into soil and keep consistently moist. Germination typically occurs within 14–28 days.
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Transplanting: Move seedlings outdoors after frost risk has passed. Space plants 12–18 inches apart.
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Direct Sowing: Sow seeds directly into prepared garden soil after the last frost. Cover lightly and water gently.
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Care Tips: Maintain even soil moisture without overwatering. Remove spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering. Mulching helps retain soil moisture and regulate soil temperature.
