new grower- ladys slippers

[wiseasthewind]

hi there.

i know little about orchids but i fancy growing some ladys slippers, specifically, Cypripedium calceolus,

now...how on earth do i get hold of seeds, or a cuttting

Ps ..im in the UK

[janet_a]

i don't know if this would be considered an ad.... but search for vermont lady slipper co. dunno if they do int'l shipping though. there are a couple/three companies in the US that sell "wild" cyps, etc (all seed grown).

[kmarch]

Because they're protected by US law and because the international sale of Cyps fall under CITES they'd still require CITES documentation and possibly other documentation ot be sent to the UK. Check it out very carefully before making a purchase. There are several orchid nurseries that will ship internationally and process CITES for you but usually for a fee.

[brookn]

Here you go:

Heritage Orchids

[janet_a]

just got the orchid digest; see also Cypripediums in the House and Garden