Overview

x Vandachnis Premier gx 'High Noon' is a plant with a climbing habit in the genus Vandachnis, part of the Orchidaceae family, with deciduous foliage. x Vandachnis Premier gx 'High Noon' 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 Vandachnis Premier gx 'High Noon' is a climbing cultivar of the Vandachnis genus, belonging to the Orchidaceae family. It is a deciduous plant that thrives in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect. Preferring fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH, it is hardy to UK zone H6. This cultivar is suitable for cottage and informal gardens, wildlife gardens, and wall side borders, offering interest in both spring and summer. Propagation can be achieved through softwood or hardwood cuttings, chip budding, or seed with stratification.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Vandachnis

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 Vandachnis Premier gx 'High Noon' 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 Vandachnis Premier gx 'High Noon'

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 Vandachnis Premier gx 'High Noon'?

x Vandachnis Premier gx 'High Noon' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.

What soil does x Vandachnis Premier gx 'High Noon' need?

x Vandachnis Premier gx 'High Noon' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.

Is x Vandachnis Premier gx 'High Noon' hardy in the UK?

x Vandachnis Premier gx 'High Noon' 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 Vandachnis Premier gx 'High Noon'?

Softwood cuttings in early to mid spring, Hardwood cuttings in late summer to autumn, Chip budding in summer, Seed propagation (requires stratification).