Cypripedium calceolus (Lady's-slipper orchid) plants to produce seed

[Dave Trudgill]

We have a wildflower meadow with 15 native species of orchids, all introduced as seed that we have spread with the help of a gentle breeze. To see a video go to YouTube and search for Newmill: creating a wildflower meadow with orchids.

Jean and I are interested in trying to grow C. calceolus from seed, but it is not possible to access any seed through normal channels.The only option is to produce it ourselves by artificially cross pollinating plants. We are wondering whether SRGC members have plants in their garden soon to come into flower that we could use? The process of artificial pollination does involve pulling the flower apart.

We can be contacted by 'phone on 01250 884263 or by email to - davetrudgill@googlemail.com

Many thanksm

Dave and Jean

[Maggi Young]

That video may be found here    : 

 Such a worthwhile, and successful mission!

[Jeffnz]

Maggi
I watched the video and could not see mention of the orchid listed in the title.
Did I miss something?

[Maggi Young]

Maggi
I watched the video and could not see mention of the orchid listed in the title.
Did I miss something?

I don't think so, Jeff- it is only now that the Trudgills are seeking to source this cypripedium to add to the meadow so there wouldn't be mention  of it in the video.