Overview
Pleione Shantung gx 'Gerry Mundey' is a clump forming alpine rockery in the genus Pleione, part of the Orchidaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Pleione Shantung gx 'Gerry Mundey' grows best in partial shade, and tolerates loam and sand soils and acid and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H3. Suggested uses include patio and container plants and rock garden.
About
Pleione Shantung gx 'Gerry Mundey' is a clump-forming cultivar of the Pleione genus, which comprises deciduous orchids with pseudobulbs that produce one or two elongated leaves. This orchid features solitary flowers on short stems and thrives in partial shade with a west- or east-facing aspect in sheltered locations. It prefers well-drained loam or sandy soils with acid to neutral pH. Suitable for patio containers or rock gardens, it is hardy to UK zone H3 and is best cultivated in orchid bark with bright indirect light. Interest in this plant spans all seasons from spring through winter.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Pleione
- Sunlight
- Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H3
Plant details
Pleione Shantung gx 'Gerry Mundey' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Alpine Rockery, Conservatory Greenhouse
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Patio and container plants, Rock garden
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Pleione Shantung gx 'Gerry Mundey'
- Propagation
- Division of pseudobulbs
- Pest resistance
- Aphids, glasshouse red spider mite, slugs, mealybugs
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Pleione Shantung gx 'Gerry Mundey'?
Pleione Shantung gx 'Gerry Mundey' prefers partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Pleione Shantung gx 'Gerry Mundey' need?
Pleione Shantung gx 'Gerry Mundey' grows best in loam and sand soil. It prefers acid and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Pleione Shantung gx 'Gerry Mundey' hardy in the UK?
Pleione Shantung gx 'Gerry Mundey' has an RHS hardiness rating of H3, meaning it is half-hardy, tolerating -5 to 1°C, and may need winter protection in colder areas.
How do I propagate Pleione Shantung gx 'Gerry Mundey'?
Division of pseudobulbs.
More in the Pleione genus
- Pleione bulbocodioides 'Yunnan'
- Pleione coronaria
- Pleione maculata 'Arthuriana'
- Pleione pleionoides
- Pleione 'Verdi'
- Pleione Alishan gx 'Mount Fuji'
- Pleione Fuego gx
- Pleione Irazu gx 'Irazu Violet'