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Rhododendron vireya 'Golden Charm'


Rhododendron vireya 'Golden Charm'

CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION
These tropical shrubs are semi-epiphytic, perching high in tree tops in the forests of South East Asia. Glossy lush mid-green foliage emerges an attractive coppery bronze. Bushy rounded habit. Creamy-yellow flowers blending to orange-red in large trusses. 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   'Golden Charm'

Common name
Rhododendron

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
Needs well drained soil / Prefers acidic / lime-free soil.

Moisture
Prefers even soil moisture

Exposure
Must be sheltered from wind. / Prefers a semi-shaded site / Will not tolerate any frost.

Immaculate / 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.
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