Overview
x Brassolaeliocattleya Dawn Angela gx 'Tennessee' is a climbing conservatory greenhouse in the genus Brassolaeliocattleya, part of the Orchidaceae family, with deciduous foliage. x Brassolaeliocattleya Dawn Angela gx 'Tennessee' grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, wildlife gardens and wall side borders.
About
× Brassolaeliocattleya, abbreviated Blc. in the horticultural trade, is the orchid nothogenus for intergeneric hybrid greges containing at least one ancestor species from each of the three ancestral genera Brassavola R.Br., Cattleya Lindl.
About the genus
× Brassolaeliocattleya, abbreviated Blc. in the horticultural trade, is the orchid nothogenus for intergeneric hybrid greges containing at least one ancestor species from each of the three ancestral genera Brassavola R.Br., Cattleya Lindl. and Laelia Lindl., and from no other genera.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Brassolaeliocattleya
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
x Brassolaeliocattleya Dawn Angela gx 'Tennessee' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Conservatory Greenhouse, Houseplants
- Habit
- Climbing
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens, Wall side borders
Care notes
Pruning and caring for x Brassolaeliocattleya Dawn Angela gx 'Tennessee'
- Propagation
- Softwood cuttings in early to mid spring, Hardwood cuttings in late summer to autumn, Chip budding in summer, Seed propagation (requires stratification)
- Pest resistance
- Aphids, Rose leafhopper, Glasshouse red spider mite, Scale insects, Caterpillars, Large rose sawfly, Rose slugworm sawfly, Rose leaf-rolling sawfly, Deer, Rabbits
- Disease resistance
- Rose black spot, Rose rust, Replant disease, Rose dieback, Rose powdery mildew, Honey fungus, Rose blindness, Flower balling
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant x Brassolaeliocattleya Dawn Angela gx 'Tennessee'?
x Brassolaeliocattleya Dawn Angela gx 'Tennessee' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does x Brassolaeliocattleya Dawn Angela gx 'Tennessee' need?
x Brassolaeliocattleya Dawn Angela gx 'Tennessee' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is x Brassolaeliocattleya Dawn Angela gx 'Tennessee' hardy in the UK?
x Brassolaeliocattleya Dawn Angela gx 'Tennessee' has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate x Brassolaeliocattleya Dawn Angela gx 'Tennessee'?
Softwood cuttings in early to mid spring, Hardwood cuttings in late summer to autumn, Chip budding in summer, Seed propagation (requires stratification).