x Odontioda Joe's Drum gx 'Rawdon' — Climbing

Overview

x Odontioda Joe's Drum gx 'Rawdon' is a plant with a climbing habit in the genus Odontioda, part of the Orchidaceae family, with deciduous foliage. x Odontioda Joe's Drum gx 'Rawdon' 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 Odontioda Joe's Drum gx 'Rawdon' is a climbing orchid cultivar belonging to the genus Odontioda, known for its deciduous foliage. Suited to full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect, it thrives in fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H6, it is ideal for cottage and informal gardens, wildlife gardens, and wall side borders. This cultivar is of interest during spring and summer and can be propagated through softwood and hardwood cuttings, chip budding, or seed requiring stratification.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Odontioda

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 Odontioda Joe's Drum gx 'Rawdon' 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 Odontioda Joe's Drum gx 'Rawdon'

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 Odontioda Joe's Drum gx 'Rawdon'?

x Odontioda Joe's Drum gx 'Rawdon' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.

What soil does x Odontioda Joe's Drum gx 'Rawdon' need?

x Odontioda Joe's Drum gx 'Rawdon' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.

Is x Odontioda Joe's Drum gx 'Rawdon' hardy in the UK?

x Odontioda Joe's Drum gx 'Rawdon' 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 Odontioda Joe's Drum gx 'Rawdon'?

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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