Overview
x Laeliocattleya Ingramii gx 'Rosslyn' is a plant with a climbing habit in the genus Laeliocattleya, part of the Orchidaceae family, with deciduous foliage. x Laeliocattleya Ingramii gx 'Rosslyn' 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
Laeliocattleya is a nothogenus of intergeneric orchid hybrids descended from the parental genera Laelia and Cattleya. It is abbreviated Lc.
About the genus
Laeliocattleya is a nothogenus of intergeneric orchid hybrids descended from the parental genera Laelia and Cattleya. It is abbreviated Lc. in the horticultural trade.
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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 Ingramii gx 'Rosslyn' 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 Ingramii gx 'Rosslyn'
- 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 Ingramii gx 'Rosslyn'?
x Laeliocattleya Ingramii gx 'Rosslyn' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does x Laeliocattleya Ingramii gx 'Rosslyn' need?
x Laeliocattleya Ingramii gx 'Rosslyn' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is x Laeliocattleya Ingramii gx 'Rosslyn' hardy in the UK?
x Laeliocattleya Ingramii gx 'Rosslyn' 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 Ingramii gx 'Rosslyn'?
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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