FAQ

When do you ship? We ship twice a year; in April and early October. Click here for more Ordering Info.

When can I place my order? We turn the webstore on in July for Fall shipping and December for Spring shipping. (link to ordering info page)

Can I get my plants earlier than your shipping date?
The short answer is, No. We set aside time to do all the shipping related work in the week before shipping. So it is likely that your plants are not even ready to be shipped the week you would want them. However, if you have a special request, feel free to ask, we might not be able to accommodate it, but we might be able to figure something out.

Can I get my plants later than your shipping date?
Maybe. It depends on a bunch of factors like weather and timing and how much later. As always, if you have a special request, feel free to ask, we might not be able to accommodate it, but we might be able to figure something out.

What are the easiest Lady Slippers that are good for beginners?
If you’re just starting out, we recommend that you start with a variety that is easier to grow. Often these are our multi-cross hybrids as those have more Hybrid Vigor. We recommend, Michael, Gisela, Kentuckiense x Candidum and Philipp.

Do you have Gift Certificates?
Don’t know the answer to this question yet.
No. Sorry, we are unable to create or take gift certificates. If you would like to give plants as a gift, we usually recommend ordering what you think your loved one will like and having it shipped to them. If you’re ordering something for a holiday or birthday gift that will occur before the plants arrive then you could print out a card with one of our images on the front or inside (or draw your own!) with a note explaining that their present will be coming in April. When April comes, it’s like Christmas all over again when the plants arrive!

Are these tropical orchids?
No. The plants we sell, including the lady slipper orchids, are meant to be planted outdoors in the ground as described on our Growing Tips page. They require a cold period during the winter. We do not recommend attempting to grow them as indoor plants or to winter them over in a warm greenhouse.

Can I grow them inside or in a pot?
We don’t recommend it. However, some experienced enthusiasts do it. More can be found via your favorite search engine if you’re so inclined.

Will Deer eat my Lady-slippers?
Here at the nursery we don't have problems with deer eating the lady-slippers, or anything else for that matter, knock on wood. However, if deer are accustomed to eating out of your yard, then they are likely to eat the lady slippers. Deer will eat nearly any plant if they are hungry enough. However, we've heard that planting Monkshood (Aconitum) or Delphinium can help deter deer because they make the deer sick. This is something to consider planting near lady-slippers if you have a deer problem.

Do you sell seeds?
No, we do not sell seeds.

Are you open to the public?
No, we are not open to the public.

Do you sell wholesale?
We do sell wholesale to retail or re-wholesale establishements. However at this time, we are not taking on new wholesale customers who need plants delivered. If you can come to the nursery to pick plants up and are interested, let us know.