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Rhododendron vireya 'Captain Scarlet'
These tropical shrubs are semi-epiphytic, perching high in tree tops in the forests of South East Asia. Glossy lush mid-green foliage. Strongly growing shrub. Large trusses of orange red lightly scented flowers. Flowers well when young. 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
'Captain Scarlet'
Common name
Rhododendron
Hybrid
'Salmon Sensation' x javanicum
Family name
Ericaceae
Place of origin
South East Asia
DETAILS
Height
1.2 m
Width
1 m
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Evergreen
Soil Type
Needs well drained soil / Prefers good loamy soil
Moisture
Prefers even soil moisture
Exposure
Prefers a semi-shaded site / Prefers a sheltered site / Will tolerate light frost only
Paradise / Sanctuary / Texture / Whimsical
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