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Rhododendron vireya 'Java light'


Rhododendron vireya 'Java light'

CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION
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.

 
Genus
Rhododendron
Species   vireya
Cultivar   'Java light'

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
Grows in most soil types / Prefers good loamy soil

Moisture
Prefers even soil moisture / Soil must be well drained

Exposure
Must be sheltered from wind. / Prefers a semi-shaded site / Will tolerate light frost only

Paradise / Sanctuary / Texture / Whimsical

Shrubs

Category
Medium, height between 1.5 to 3 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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