Gardens at Post Hill Store
Fall 2010
Ordering
You may order and pay in two ways, by Check using our order form or by Paypal directly from the website. Please refer to our
ordering instructions.
The Fall 2010 list will remain open until about mid-November or when hard freezes make digging difficult. Many items are available in limited
quantities; we will update the list as items are sold out.
Plants
We are a nursery specializing in woodland plants. We are located in the Litchfield Hills of Connecticut at the border of USDA zone 5 and 6. Summer
temperatures in a hot year can reach 100 F and winter temperatures in a cold year can reach -15 F. The plants we sell will all survive these
temperatures outside all year with a few exceptions - which we describe in the descriptions to each plant.
In addition to listed plants, we also sometimes have available limited numbers of unlisted plants - please contact
us if you are looking for something we do not have. If we do not have it, we will help you find someone who does.
Due to costs of obtaining phytosanitary certificates, we can only ship within the United States.
Cypripedium Inge bed with plants in bloom.
Cypripedium Ladyslipper Orchids
Cypripedium ladyslipper orchids are among the most showy of the temperate terrestrial orchids. Please read our
cultivation instructions to make sure that you live in an appropriate part of the country to grow these magnificient
garden plants. Plants should be situated in a partially shaded area and preferably planted in a soiless medium. For those who plan to only have one
or a few terrestrial orchids, we now offer the planting medium we use in 2 gallon bags.
We sell plants in several sizes:
Blooming Size Plants have bloomed at least once. Usually we sell single crown plants that will expand into larger clumps over the years. Sometimes we have a few multiple crown plants for sale. Prices will be posted individually for these.
Near Blooming Size Plants have spent four to five years in the garden and with good average care should bloom in a year or two.
Garden-Established Seedlings are offered to encourage gardeners who are hesitant to spend the large sums that 5-6 year
old plants command before becoming proficient in growing Cypripedium. These plants have been grown outside in
beds here at the Gardens for two seasons "two year plants" or three seasons "three year plants."
Thus, they are well-established, proven plants. Most Cypripedium bloom by their fifth year outside
with good average care. Due to low demand for garden-established seedlings, we do not list them here. If you are interested in obtaining a list
of what is available, please email us and we will forward a list. There will be many items that are not listed here.
Deflasked Seedlings have been removed from flask and either require vernalization in a refrigerator or they have been vernalized
(the listing will indicate which). Planting of seedlings should be in pots and these seedlings require good care. While deflasked seedlings
generally do well, you must expect some losses. We recommend seedlings to those who have prior experience with very young orchid seedlings. Most
Cypripedium bloom about five years from deflasking - some individuals may be as early as three years, others may take six or seven.
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Species
Cat Number CYPSM006 Cypripedium candidum
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Single stem blooming size plant
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This species requires somewhat more sun than most Cypripedium. Allow them four - five hours of sun to encourage
maximum blooming. They also require a slightly alkaline soil. We add 1 part crushed oyster shell (available from animal
feed stores for poultry) to 10 parts of our usual Cypripedium growth medium and sprinkle about 1/4 cup lime
around each plant in the fall.
Cat Number CYPSM027 Cypripedium kentuckiense
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We have several year old seedlings coming along and expect bloom soon which will allow us to return this species to the list.
Single stem blooming size plant
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This species likes
extremely good drainage. We start with our typical inorganic mix but add to that 50% Quikrete play sand (the off-yellow sand in the clear
plastic bags). Be careful if considering one of the very white sands - they are usually highly alkaline and will kill your plants fast!
Cat Number SM028 Cypripedium parviflorum var. parviflorum
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Single stem blooming size plant
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These plants are larger than the tiny form that we usually have (we are growing on some more of those).
Cat Number CYPSM030 Cypripedium parviflorum var. pubescens
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Single stem blooming size plant
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These are nice large-flowered plants. The sepals are usually a green color although some plants have light brown sepals. These are extremely
nice plants
Cypripedium reginae
Cat Number CYPSM035 Blooming Size Single Crown Plant
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Heights of well-established plants may reach 36 inches. This species tolerates and flowers better with slightly
more sun than some Cypripedium, about four hours each day.
This species does not require alkaline soil in the garden but does appreciate 1/4 cup of lime
sprinkled around the plant in the fall and 1/2 cup once there are several stems.
Hybrids
Please be aware that Cypripedium hybrids, like other hybrid plants that are not vegetatively produced, will vary in appearance of
the plant and flower from specimen to specimen to reflect all of the possible gradations between one parent and
another. Our photos are of actual plants in our garden. Yours may look similar or somewhat different.
Many of the blooming size hybrids are imported from the famous Frosch® Exclusive Perennials in Germany. These are large, blooming-size rhizomes.
Cypripedium Aki
Cat Number CYPHM001 Blooming Size Plant
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Cat Number CYPHNB001 Near Blooming Size Plant
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Aki is the Cyp. parviflorum var. pubescens version of Cyp. Gisela and as such is a hybrid with
large flowers on a robust plant. Aki does very well for us.
Cypripedium Aki Pastel
Cat Number CYPNB001P Near Blooming Size Plant
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Aki is the Cyp. parviflorum var. pubescens version of Cyp. Gisella and as such is a hybrid with
large flowers on a robust plant. Aki Pastel is a form developed by Michael Weinert at
Frosch® Exclusive Perennials.
Cypripedium andrewsii
Cat Number CYPHNB008 Near Blooming Size Plant
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andrewsii is a hybrid of Cypripedium parviflorum and Cypripedium candidum which is extremely vigorous. It opens as a pastel yellow
which changes to near white over a few days. It is a nicely clumping plant and can take a large amount of sun, 3-4 hours, like its candidum
parent. We always add 1/4 cup of lime each fall.
Cypripedium Dietrich
Cat Number CYPHNB023 Near Blooming Size Plant
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Dietrich is the Cyp. calceolus version of Cyp. Lothar Pinkepank (pubescens x kentuckiense) - which grows very well
for us. We are very excited about it!
Cypripedium Emil
Cat Number CYPHM006 Blooming Size Plant
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Emil is a cross between two similar-appearing plants, the North American Cypripedium parviflorum and the only Western European species,
Cypripedium calceolus.
Cypripedium Gisela
Cat Number CYPHM002 Frosch® plants (trademarked, top quality blooming size rhizomes)
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Cat Number CYPHNB002 Near Blooming Size Plant
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Gisela is the easiest to grow Cypripedium! We have had plants add 3 - 5 stems every year with average care.
Plants are typically 18 - 20 inches in height. Gisela also makes a nice potted specimen.
Cypripedium GPH Anna Marie
Cat Number HM010 Blooming Size Plant
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We have seedlings coming along. We have stronger demand for this hybrid at present than we can meet. If you would like to be added to our
waiting list, contact us to let us know.
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GPH Anna Marie's parents are Cyp. henryi x Cyp. flavum. The flowers start out as
a greenish yellow, from the henryi parent and pass through light yellow (photo here) and finish as white.
Cypripedium Hank Small
Cat Number CYPHM003 Blooming Size Plant
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An established specimen of Hank Small is a beauty. Its flowers look very much like Cyp parviflorum but established
specimens often have several flowers per stem like its Cyp. henryi parent. We have found that this hybrid
likes very well-drained media.
Cypripedium Inge
Cat Number CYPHM007 Blooming Size Plant
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Inge is a cross between two extremely garden-worthy species, Cypripedium parviflorum and Cypripedium fasciolatum. These two
species are among our favorites and are extremely hardy in the garden. Fasciolatum is still quite difficult to find for sale (it will
still be a few years before we have blooming-size plants from our seedlings) but Inge allows you to have a plant with fasciolatum-appearing
flowers. We had excellent bloom from this hybrid in 2010.
Cypripedium Ingrid
Cat Number HM004 Blooming Size Plant
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We are growing more!
Ingrid has done very well for us. She has small flowers like Gisela. Click on the photo to see Ingrid next to Aki - then click "back" on your
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Cypripedium Kristi Lynn
Cat Number CYPHM006 Blooming Size Plant
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Kristi Lynn is a hybrid of Cyp pubescens x Cyp henryi - a larger version of Hank Small.
Cypripedium Maria
Cat Number CYPHM018 Blooming Size Plant
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Maria is a hybrid of Cyp parviflorum x Cyp macranthos var. speciosum
Cypripedium Michael Pastel
Cat Number CYPHM019A Near-blooming Size Plant
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Michael Pastel is a hybrid of Cyp henryi x Cyp macranthos. Michael Pastel is a particularly light form introduced by
Michael Weinert of Frosch Exclusive Perrenials. We find Michael to be very hardy in our garden.
Cypripedium Paul
Cat Number CYPHM007 Blooming Size Plant
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Paul is a hybrid of Cyp parviflorum x Cyp franchetti.
Cypripedium Philipp
Cat Number CYPHM005 Frosch® plants (trademarked, top quality blooming size rhizomes)
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Cat Number CYPHNB005 Near Blooming Size Plant
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Philipp is a magnificient plant when in bloom! Since one of its parents is Cyp. kentuckiense it has huge flowers.
Cypripedium Sabine Pastel
Cat Number HNB040A Near Blooming Size Plant
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Sabine Pastel is a white form of the hybrid between two large-flowered species, Cyp. faciolatum and Cyp macranthos, introduced
by Michael Weinert of Frosch Exclusive Perennials. Cyp.
Sabine has been very hardy for us.
Cypripedium Sebastian
Cat Number HNB030 Near Blooming Size Plant
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Sebastian is a hybrid between two outstanding small species, Cyp. parviflorum and Cyp montanum. Cyp. montanun has proven
difficult for most hobbyists (including us!) to keep alive in a garden setting for long.
Cypripedium Ulla Silkens
Cat Number CYPHM090 Blooming Size Plant
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Ulla Silkens is a hybrid between the American Cypripedium reginae and the Asian Cypripedium flavum. Ulla Silkens can be somewhat
variable in appearance but generally looks similar to reginae but tends to grow to a lower height.
Cypripedium xventricosum Pastel
Cat Number CYPHNB099A Near Blooming Size Plant
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Cypripedium xventricosum is a cross between Cypripedium macranthos and Cypripedium calceolus. The Pastel form is bred by Frosch
Exclusive Perennials to be nearly white. The photos shows a typical plant but since these are hybrids the exact appearance will vary.
Cypripedium Victoria
Cat Number CYPHNB098 Near Blooming Size Plant
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Cypripedium is a cross between Cypripedium fasciolatum and Cypripedium pubescens. Victoria is a large, attractive flower.
Chinese Ground Orchids Bletilla
Bletilla striata
Cat Number BM001
Price $25.00 for 3 tubers Shipping Included
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Bletilla striata is an outstanding plant for the partially shaded garden. The rhizome will continue to expand each year, resulting in a
large clump more than two feet in height with many lavender flowers. Use well-draining garden soil. Hardy into zone 5 with several inches of
leaves as mulch over the winter.
Bletilla striata var. roseum
Cat Number BM002
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We are collecting blooming specimens this season so they will be available in the Spring.
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Bletilla striata Roseum is an outstanding plant for the partially shaded garden. The rhizome will continue to expand each year,
resulting in a large clump more than two feet in height with many light pink to near-white flowers. Use well-draining garden soil. Hardy into zone 5 with several inches of
leaves as mulch over the winter.
Bletilla striata Big Bob
Cat Number BM004
Price $25.00 for 3 tubers Shipping Included
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Bletilla striata Big Bob is an outstanding plant for the partially shaded garden. The rhizome will continue to expand each year,
resulting in a large clump more than three feet in height with many typical Bletilla striata flowers. Use well-draining garden soil. Hardy
into zone 5 with several inches of
leaves as mulch over the winter.
Bletilla striata 'Murosaki Shikibu'
Cat Number BM003
Price is $25.00 for 3 tubers. Shipping included
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Bletilla striata Murosaki Shikibu is an outstanding plant for the partially shaded garden. The rhizome will continue to expand each
year, resulting in a large clump more than two feet in height with many bluish-purple flowers. Use well-draining garden soil. Hardy into zone 5 with several inches of
leaves as mulch over the winter.
Bletilla ochracea
Cat Number BM010
Price $25.00 for 3 tubers Shipping Included
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Bletilla ochracea is an outstanding plant for the partially shaded warmer temperate garden. The rhizome will continue to expand each year,
resulting in a large clump 12-18 inches in height with many of golden flowers. Use well-draining garden soil. Hardy into zone 6 with several inches of
leaves as mulch over the winter. In our area we dig the rhizomes each fall and keep them in vermiculite in the refrigerator.
Bletilla Yokohama 'Kate'
Cat Number BM005
Price $15.00 for 3 young tubers Shipping Included
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Bletilla Yokohama 'Kate' is a light purple clone. It is an outstanding plant for the partially shaded warmer temperate garden. The rhizome will continue to expand each year,
resulting in a large clump 12-18 inches in height with many of golden flowers. Use well-draining garden soil. Hardy into zone 6 with several inches of
leaves as mulch over the winter. In our area we dig the rhizomes each fall and keep them in vermiculite in the refrigerator.
Convallaria majalis Lily of the Valley
Cat Number CONV01
Price $12.00 for 20 pips Shipping Included
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Lily of the Valley is a classic Springtime bloomer. Here in Connecticut it expands rapidly when grown in areas that receive full sun for
half the day.
Daylily Joan Senior
Cat Number DLIL01
Price $10.00 for 1 division; $16.00 for 3 divisions Shipping Included
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Joan Senior is a famous white-flowered daylily from 1977. Joan has received an Award of Merit from the AHS in 1984 and the Lenington All
American Award in 1990. Flower scapes are about two feet tall with many 6 inch flowers. One of our favorites!
Iris cristata Dwarf Crested Iris
Cat Number IRIS01
Price $12.00 for 4 divisions Shipping Included
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Dwarf crested iris is a fast-growing, profusely blooming small iris that grows to about 6 inches tall. We have large patches around our
pond and along a fence. Give them a half day or more sun.
Iris lacustris Great Lakes Dwarf Crested Iris
Cat Number IRIS02
Price $12.00 for 4 divisions Shipping Included
Dwarf lake iris is a fast-growing, profusely blooming small iris that grows to about 4 inches tall. This species grows around the Great
Lakes and is very small, looking likw a tiny version of Iris cristata. They grow well here. Give them a half day or more sun.