x Laeliocattleya Good Days gx 'Nineties' — Climbing

Overview

x Laeliocattleya Good Days gx 'Nineties' is a plant with a climbing habit in the genus Laeliocattleya, part of the Orchidaceae family, with deciduous foliage. x Laeliocattleya Good Days gx 'Nineties' 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 Good Days gx 'Nineties' is a climbing orchid cultivar belonging to the Laeliocattleya genus. It features deciduous foliage and thrives in full sun with 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. It is of interest during spring and summer and can be propagated by 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 Good Days gx 'Nineties' 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 Good Days gx 'Nineties'

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 Good Days gx 'Nineties'?

x Laeliocattleya Good Days gx 'Nineties' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.

What soil does x Laeliocattleya Good Days gx 'Nineties' need?

x Laeliocattleya Good Days gx 'Nineties' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.

Is x Laeliocattleya Good Days gx 'Nineties' hardy in the UK?

x Laeliocattleya Good Days gx 'Nineties' 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 Good Days gx 'Nineties'?

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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