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aka Vireya

Vireya. A tropical shrub with luxuriant green foliage that has bronze tones on the new leaves. Large full trusses of vibrant orange-red flowers appear regularly throughout the year. Plant in a sunny well drained spot with protection from frost. Evergreen.

Vireyas make excellent container plants but are equally happy in a sheltered spot in the garden. As they flower on and off all year round they like regular feeding. A slow-release fertilizer is best. They must have good drainage and as with all Rhododendrons they like a nice layer of mulch around the top of the root ball to keep the roots cool.