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Rhododendron vireya 'Just Peachy'
These tropical shrubs are semi-epiphytic, perching high in tree tops in the forests of South East Asia. Glossy narrow mid-green foliage. Bushy rounded habit. Clusters of apricot flowers. Flowering twice a year, autumn/winter and spring/summer. Prefers a warm semi-shaded site, protected from frost. Removing dead flowers encourages repeat flowering. Great for containers, performs best with restricted root growth.
Genus
Rhododendron
Species
vireya
Cultivar
'Just Peachy'
Common name
Rhododendron
Hybrid
'Haloed Gold' x herzogii
Family name
Ericaceae
Place of origin
South East Asia
DETAILS
Height
1 m
Width
1 m
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Evergreen
Soil Type
Prefers acidic / lime-free soil. / Prefers good loamy soil
Moisture
Prefers even soil moisture / Soil must be well drained
Exposure
Does not tolerate frost. / Must be sheltered from wind. / Prefers a semi-shaded site
Shrubs
Category
Small, height between 1 and 1.5 metres.
Availability
All our current stock has been dispatched out to retailers. If they have none left for you, we are growing another crop to supply as soon as possible.
Where to buy our plants
Where to buy our plants