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Rhododendron vireya 'Dawn Chorus'
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. New growth has a distinctive red flush. Compact and semi-spreading habit. Pink lobed flowers shading to a creamy yellow throat, delicate tonings. 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.
Rhododendron
Species
vireya
Cultivar
'Dawn Chorus'
Rhododendron
Ericaceae
South East Asia
DETAILS
1.2 m
1 m
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Evergreen
Prefers good loamy soil
Prefers even soil moisture / Soil must be well drained
Prefers a semi-shaded site / Prefers a sheltered site / Will tolerate light frost only
Paradise / Sanctuary / Texture / Whimsical
Shrubs
Small, height between 1 and 1.5 metres.
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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