Overview
x Laeliocattleya Gatton Glory gx is a plant with a climbing habit in the genus Laeliocattleya, part of the Orchidaceae family, with deciduous foliage. x Laeliocattleya Gatton Glory gx 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 Laeliocattleya Gatton Glory is a climbing orchid cultivar belonging to the Laeliocattleya genus in the Orchidaceae family. It is deciduous and thrives in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect. This cultivar 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. Its season of interest spans spring and summer, and propagation can be achieved through softwood and hardwood cuttings, chip budding, or seed with stratification.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Laeliocattleya
- 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 Laeliocattleya Gatton Glory gx 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 Laeliocattleya Gatton Glory gx
- 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 Laeliocattleya Gatton Glory gx?
x Laeliocattleya Gatton Glory gx prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does x Laeliocattleya Gatton Glory gx need?
x Laeliocattleya Gatton Glory gx grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is x Laeliocattleya Gatton Glory gx hardy in the UK?
x Laeliocattleya Gatton Glory gx 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 Laeliocattleya Gatton Glory gx?
Softwood cuttings in early to mid spring, Hardwood cuttings in late summer to autumn, Chip budding in summer, Seed propagation (requires stratification).
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