Rhododendron vireya 'Java light'

These tropical shrubs are semi-epiphytic, perching high in tree tops in the forests of South East Asia. Glossy lush bright green foliage. Upright bushy vigorous habit. Large open trumpet flowers in rounded compact trusses. They are brilliant orange to flame-red. 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.