Overview
x Holttumara Park Nadesan gx 'Angela' is a plant with a climbing habit in the genus Holttumara, part of the Orchidaceae family, with deciduous foliage. x Holttumara Park Nadesan gx 'Angela' 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
x Holttumara Park Nadesan gx 'Angela' is a climbing cultivar of the Holttumara genus, which belongs to the Orchidaceae family. This deciduous plant thrives in full sun with a south-facing, sheltered aspect and prefers fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H6, it is suitable for cottage and informal gardens, wildlife gardens, and wall side borders. It is of interest during spring and summer and can be propagated by softwood or hardwood cuttings, chip budding, or seed with stratification.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Holttumara
- 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 Holttumara Park Nadesan gx 'Angela' size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Climbing
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens, Wall side borders
Care notes
Pruning and caring for x Holttumara Park Nadesan gx 'Angela'
- 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 Holttumara Park Nadesan gx 'Angela'?
x Holttumara Park Nadesan gx 'Angela' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does x Holttumara Park Nadesan gx 'Angela' need?
x Holttumara Park Nadesan gx 'Angela' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is x Holttumara Park Nadesan gx 'Angela' hardy in the UK?
x Holttumara Park Nadesan gx 'Angela' 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 Holttumara Park Nadesan gx 'Angela'?
Softwood cuttings in early to mid spring, Hardwood cuttings in late summer to autumn, Chip budding in summer, Seed propagation (requires stratification).