Orchids For Sale

To order orchids email me your selections at naspinwall1@gmail.com. Upon receiving your order I will email you a Paypal invoice. All orders incur a $20 minimum priority mail shipping charge and the sales tax in your locality. There is a minimum order of $75 plus shipping. For people who don't have a paypal account I will accept a postal money order or a check. My address is: Nevin Aspinwall, 456 West Court Loop NE,, Ocean Shores WA, 98569. For inquiries you can call me at 314-488-5078.

When to Order?

Adult Cypripedium Kentuckiense-- November when my plants have gone dormant or March. For November shipping the plants should be kept in the fridge with the roots damp or they can be planted outdoors to overwinter with adequate mulch. These plants are very cold hardy. For Spring shipping I will ship when you advise for your location. In Ocean Shores they start to sprout in mid-March. I can ship if they have sprouted to some extent but one has to be careful not to ship in your area if there is a chance that they will encounter cold temperatures while in transit.

Adult Cypripedium formosanum (Taiwan ladyslipper). November when the plants have gone dormant or late February/very early March. For November shipping plants should be kept in the fridge until Spring. These plants are not real cold hardy so I wouldn't plant outdoors unless you are situated in a mild climate zone. In Ocean Shores these plants are sprouting by March 1 with flowering around March 15 (the earliest flowering of all of my Cyps.)

Adult Calanthe. November when the plants have gone dormant and have developed a dormant bud for next year or March to June. Depending on the species these plants will keep their leaves in Winter if the climate is not too cold. I can ship into June but the latter one ships this lessens that the plant will have time to produce a dormant bud for next year.

Adult Epipactis. Same as for Adult Cypripedium kentuckiense.

Seedling Cypripediums (1,2, 3 years old). I ship these in Spring starting in March. Depending upon the time of shipping the seedlings will either still be dormant or will have sprouted leaves. Recommend shipping to your area when your Spring has arrived.

Bare Root Cypripedium seedlings (never been in soil). I will ship these starting in March and ending in June. These seedlings are in the fridge undergoing vernalization. Without vernalization they will not sprout. I will ship when you advise that the weather is O.K.

Plants are arranged in alphabetical order by Genus.

North American, European and Asian Species

Calanthe rosea

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Photo courtesy of Hengduan Mountain Biotechnology

Calanthe rosea is an orchid native to tropical regions of Thailand. It prefers shady humid environments with well drained soil. While the flowering time is unknown most Calanthes bloom in the Spring. These plants were imported from China with CITES documentation. The plants advertized here were grown in the Hengduan Mountain Biotechnology facility in the Hengduan Mountains and therefore should be able to grown in most parts of the United States with adequate mulching in the Winter. Limited supply.$45.

Calanthe rubens

photo courtesy of Hengduan Mountain Biotechnology

Calanthe rubens is a beautiful pink flowered orchid native to Southeast Asia, Phillipines, Thailand, and Malaysa. Unlike many Calanthe this species flowers in the Autumn. Because it is native to more tropical regions of the world it should be purchased by individuals living in the southern states. Imported from China with CITES documentation. Very limited supply. $45.

Calanthe reflexa

This is a beautiful evergreen species native to Japan. It possesses several elongated pleated leaves emerging from a pseudobulb. It is hardy to zones 7-9 although I maintained it in St. Louis which is in zone 5 (hot as hell in summer and can be below 0 F in winter). In its native habitat it grows in wet woods, on seepage slopes, and along streams. In cultivation a humus rich well-drained soil is recommended. Unlike other Calanthes it blooms in August rather than in the Spring. Legally imported from Japan with CITES documentation @$35.

Calanthe sieboldii

Photo courtesy of Shikoku Gardens

Calanthe sieboldii is a species of Calanthe native to the mountains of Taiwan, Korea, and Japan. It is hardy to zones 7-9. It does require a winter cooling period of several months. Likes well drained by water retentive soil. Legally imported from Japan with CITES documentation. Adult plants @ $35.

Calanthe sylvatica

Photo courtesy of Hengduan Mountains Biotechnology

Calanthe tricarinata- three keeled Calanthe

This is another one of the beautiful Calanthe orchids distributed from Japan, Korea, China, and India. It is a spring flowering orchid with spikes 15 inches tall. The foliage is evergreen unless the temperature drops below 10F. It is a woodland species which in cultivation likes moist well-drained soil. Imported legally from Japan with CITES documentation. Mature flowering individuals @$45.

Calanthe triplicata

Calanthe triplicata is an orchid native to China, Taiwan, Australia and Pacific Islands. In China it is found in elevations from1,000 to 2,000 meters which indicates that it can withstand cold winters. In the United States it would be advisable to mulch the plants over Winter in colder regions of the United States. It flowers from April to May. Imported from China with CITES documentation. Limited supply. $40.

Calopogon tuberosus - Common Grass Pink

The grass pink is one of several closely related species. It is widely distributed in the eastern half of the United States ranging from as far west as Texas, as far north as Maine, and as far south as the Florida everglades. It is also found in Canada, the Bahamas, and Cuba. The grass pink typically inhabits wet habitats whether they be acidic bogs or alkaline fens. This plant almost requires bog conditions for successful growing. I grow this species in a mixture of fine ocean beach sand and peat moss. Grows to about 30 cm in height. Does best in full sun. This is a great bog plant that multiplies by offset corms. Possesses numerous flowers on the inflorescence. Flowers from April to June depending on geographic location. One inch or more sized tubers which should bloom next year @$15.

Cypripedium acaule- Pink ladyslipper (No photo available)

This is the most common ladyslipper of the pine forests in the Eastern United States. Unfortunately, they are often dug by gardeners for their home gardens. This orchid requires very acidic soil if you want to maintain it for long. This trait can be accommodated if you add 1 tablespoon or more of common vinegar to 1 gallon of water. Easy to propagate from seed and will be available in the future as seedlings. Available in the Spring of 2026.

Cypripedium californicum- California Ladyslipper

The California ladyslipper is a narrow endemic restricted to the Siskiyou Mountains of southwestern Oregon and Northwestern California. It is found in wet meadows and near streams. It is often associated with the pitcher plant Darlingtonia californicum in wet meadows in full sun. The plant grows to about 60 cm. The inflorescence is tall possessing up to 10-12 flowers which is unusual in the genus Cypripedium. This species propagates easily from seed but in Ocean Shores it grows slowly probably because the summers are too cool (65 F most days). In its native habitat in the Siskiyou Mountains of Oregon daytime temperaturs often get into the the 90s. In culture requires wet or moist soil. Bare root seedling available this year @$9. In short supply. Have planted new seed this Fall with bareroot seedlings available in Spring of 2026.

Cypripedium formosanum- Taiwan Lady Slipper

Cypripedium formosanum is an orchid restricted to the central mountains of Taiwan at an elevation of 2,000-3000 meters. Although Taiwan straddles the Tropic of Cancer and should be tropical in nature, this plant is really a temperate plant because it grows at higher elevations where it is cooler. This is a distinctive Cypripedium because of its two fan-shaped pleated leaves. This species can form large colonies if grown under the proper conditions. Reproduces asexually by underground rhizomes. I imported 25 plants from Japan several year ago. This year I had 150 flowering stems. Grows best in raised beds rather than pots in hot climates apparently because the roots stay cooler. Can tolerate pretty warm summer conditions unlike most asian cypripediums. Likes bright shade. This is probably the easist Cypripedium to grow. Mature plants imported legally with CITES documentation from Japan @$75. (You can purchase the same plant from Plants Delight for $100).

Cypripedium franchetii

Cypripedium franchetii is a beautiful orchid native to wide areas of China found in humus rich well drained soil. Not available this year.

Cypripedium henryi

Cypripedium henryi is native to China where it lives in damp humus-rich soils. It is one of those cypripediums which is multi-flowered typically having 2 or 3 flowers. Not available this year.

Cypripedium kentuckiense- Kentucky Ladyslipper

Maroon petaled form with ivory lip- Form from Arkansas

A single plant of Kentuckiense with 17 flowers - Form from Kentucky

Bright Yellow Flowered Kentuckiense- Introgressed plant with Cyp. pubescens

The kentucky ladyslipper is distributed in the southern states of the U.S. from Kentucky west to Texas. It is found in alluvial deposits in floodplain oak-hickory forests always under strong shade. It is typically associated with damp or completely wet soils where I have studied it in Arkansas. Grows to 80 cm in the correct habitat. Each plant typically has a single inflorescence but well established plants will consistently produce 2 flowers on a stem. Most plants have maroon petals and an ivory slipper ( = lip) but one population in Arkansas has a bright yellow slipper). This population is likely a normal kentuckiense population which historically has been introgressed from Cyp. pubescens. This bright yellow form has the large stature of typical kentuckiense but blooms when Cyp. pubescens blooms.There are no known populations of Cyp. pubescens presently found nearby. From the hundreds of kentucky lady slippers in my garden that have light colored sepals I have discovered one clone with very attractive dark purple sepals. Cyp. kentuckiense seems to prefer sandy soil with some humus and must be well watered.

Bare root seedlings of the normal maroon sepal form @$7, 1-year-in-soil bright yellow seedlings with dormant buds @$9.00. One-year in soil seedlings with typical maroon sepals @$9, One year old seedlings with dark purple sepals @$9.00. Super mature maroon form plants with multiple shoots available now@70.00. (note many suppliers of lady slippers advertize "blooming size" plants. This means that they could bloom but probably won't.) The super mature plants that I am offering are at least 15 years old and have bloomed many times. I guarantee that they will bloom or your money back!!!

Cypripedium parviflorum - Variety makasin

Cypripedium parviflorum variety makasin is a widely distributed ladyslipper found throughout Canada and the United States. In the United States it is distributed in the northern states of New England, the Great Lake states, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and at higher elevations in the southern Appalachian Mountains south to North Carolina. There appears to be some confusion about this form. The stereotypic form is characterized by dark brown sepals as illustrated above. This variety is found in a variety of wet habitats including fens, swampy forests, and wet prairies. Bare root seedlings of this variety will be available in the Spring of 2026.

Cypripedium pubescens- greater yellow ladyslipper

Like the lesser yellow ladyslipper, the greater yellow ladyslipper has a wide distribution throughout the United States and Canada. The two species differ primarily, as their common names imply, in the size of the flower. In Missouri, the greater ladyslipper is found on slopes above valley floors in oak hickory forests. They are rarely found on the valley floors. One year old seedlings with a dormant bud from Minnesota stocks @$9.

Cypripedium reginae- Showy ladyslipper

The showy or queen's ladyslipper is a cypripedium primarily of the northern states from Minnesota to Maine and eastern Canada. It prefers wet habitats with calcareous soils (basic pH). In Minnesota it is widely distributed in many wet habitats and can tolerate full sun. However, in the southern part of its range in Missouri it is restricted to calcareous fens in shaded valleys only receiving full sun part of the day. Grows to 70 cm and typically possesses a single inflorescence. While very easy to propagate from seed. Probably need to insure adequate soil moisture and mild summer temperatures to increase seedling survival. Recommended only for cooler summer climates. Being native to Minnesota the showy ladyslipper can tolerate very cold winters. Bare root seedlings @$7,One year old seedlings with dormant bud @$9, two-year old seedlings with dormant buds @$10.

Cypripedium reginae alba (The Albino form)

This is the albino form of the showy ladyslipper, Cypripedium reginae. This form produces viable seeds which are relatively easy to germinate and the resulting plants are vigorous. Bare root seedlings available in the Spring of 2026.

Cypripedium ventricosum

Color Variation in Cypripedium ventricosum

Cypripedium ventricosum is a naturally occurring hybrid between Cypripedium calceolus and Cypripedium macranthos. Wherever these two species occur Cypripedium ventricosum is found. This natural hybrid is found from Russia across northern Asia to Sakhalin Island. As might be expected of a hybrid there is considerable variability in flower color as is illustrated in the photos above. In my collection of this species I have ones with pink sepals and pink lips, pure white flowers, pure yellow flowers, and ones with reddish sepals and pink lips. I don't have experience with whether the various color forms breed true. Not available this year.

Epipactis gigantea- stream orchid

Green leaved form of the Stream Orchid

The stream orchid is distributed in western North America from British Columbia to central Mexico. It is a large plant up to 1 meter in height and is typically associated with water, ie it is typically found alongside streams and rivers where it often seeks shelter under streamside bushes. Adult plants from divisions of rhizomes. Theses rhizomes already have their dormmant buds. Vernalize in the frig. or plant out in garden. This orchid is very aggressive growing from an underground rhizome. A very easy orchid to grow. @$25.

Epipactis gigantea- Stream Orchid- Serpentine Night Variety

Purple leaved form of the stream orchid called "Serpentine Night"

Purpled leaved form of the stream orchid = Serpentine Night

This is a variety of the stream orchid which possess purplish/green leaves. It is found in Northern California. Like the typical variety it reproduces very well by underground rhizomes. These rhizomes already have their dormant buds for next year. Vernalize over winter in frig or else plant out in garden. Mature plants @$25.

Epipactis royleana

Epipactis royleana is similar in appearance to Epipactis gigantea from the western United States. It is found in China, Nepal, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and India. This is a moderate sized plant ranging in height from 32 to 45 cm. It bears around 15 flowers on a tall inflorescence. In its native habitat it is found on grassy slopes often near damp places next to rivers and streams. Prefers partial shade. The flowers are a very attractive reddish/pinkish. I have not had success germinating the seed of this species but it spreads rapidly by underground rhizomes. Very hardy as one would expect of a plant from the Himalaya Mountains. In short supply. Adults plants @$25.

Platanthera blephariglottis- White Fringed Orchid

The white fringed orchid is found from Michigan to Newfoundland south to Georgia. It's habitat is wet meadows, roadside ditches, and seeps. It blooms in the Fall beginning in August. I have propagated this species from seed keeping the replated protocorms in sterile media in pint jars for over two years. In the Spring of 2023 I deflasked the seedlings as I could see that a dormant bud had developed. Earlier this year I offered these seedlings on this websiteb but no takers. So, I planted out these seedlings in a dirty sand mix. To my surprise they formed stems containing buds. They have now flowered. Will attempt to produce seedlings in the future.

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