They can be grown in the garden, in containers and some are suited to hanging baskets. Most vireyas are spectacularly different from the rhododendron commonly grown in cooler climates. Vireya rhododendron aurigeranum high definition video 02 by laborator teba vireya rhododendron aurigeranum classification. In cooler areas they are often grown in containers and moved into sheltered positions in winter. Use these convenient icons to share this page on various social media platforms. These vireya rhododendrons also called malesians are quite different from their large, springblooming cousins. Vireya hunting nq 2012 australian rhododendron society. Vireya rododendron cheryl uses nutristore gold nutritech solutions to fertilise her garden and this biological fertiliser contains most of the essential minerals for plant growth and encourages. Growing vireya rhododendron a book about growing vireya in my garden on the big island of hawaii. Rhododendron section vireya vireyas is a tropical group of rhododendron species, numbering about 300 in all. Taranaki has a longstanding connection with the vireya, or socalled tropical, rhododendron and its easy to see why. Plant of the month february tropical vireya add a touch of the tropics to your garden with vireyas, the tropical rhododendron. The delicate flowers and beautiful foliage of vireyas make them perfect for so many gardens.
The exact classification has varied among various authors, some authors considering vireya to be a separate subgenus 6 rather than as here, a section of the subgenus rhododendron. Vireya rhododendrons are for adventurous gardeners looking for something different and dazzling. Tropical rhododendrons for the home and greenhouse. This entry was posted in plant collector and tagged garden tasks, the plant collector, tikorangi. Most vireya rhododendron grow as epiphytes plants which grow on trees, high in the forest canopy and cheryl tried to emulate this in her garden. These number about 300 and comprise the great majority of the vireyas, classified by sleumer 1966 in rhododendron section vireya.
Wholesale vireya rhododendrons nurseries in australia. In 1826 a further five species were described by carl blume, the director of what is now the bogor botanic. The legendary annihilation in 1883 of the volcanoisland of krakatoa the name has since become a byword for a cataclysmic disaster. Get planting advice, garden design tips and trends, monthly checklists for your area, product specials and more in our weekly. Vireya rhododendrons, are becoming increasingly popular in landscaping applications for the colorful flowers. It has been said that if you have owned five houseplants for as long as one year, then you can grow vireyas. There are epiphytic and terrestrial species, the terrestrial varieties tend to grow much larger. Bunko now bengkoh in sumatra, while working for the east india company.
As reported in the last issue of the vireya venture, members of the australian rhododendron society, and others, recently conducted an expedition to the region around cairns in north queensland, australia, to look for vireya rhododendrons. Flowers range from brilliant whites, some with an understated pink blush in the throat. Imagine the surprise, and even delight, on the faces of english botanists and gardeners when expeditions returned from malaya and indonesia in the midnineteenth century with a new group of rhododendrons that. The love affair here with the somewhat exotic genus of vireya rhododendrons can be traced back to felix jurys intrepid plant hunting trip to new guinea in 1957. A collection of vireya rhododendrons and bromeliads. Vireya rhododendrons planting hints vireyas need the following to ensure success. Hold curser over image to see name of vireya variety. Collecting new vireyas for cultivation in a milder climate. This magnificent book is a collection of her paintings of rhododendron species, executed with delicacy and skill. How to grow roses from cuttings fast and easy rooting rose cuttings with a 2 liter soda bottle duration. I have a vireya rhodo tropical glow in a container plant in a semi shaded area and is about 1 m high. Plant database entry for vireya rhododendron rhododendron simbu sunset with one image and 29 data details. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. Vireya images, names in alphabetic order, click to enlarge.
Vireyas are native to southeastern asia and range from thailand to australia. We are a leading grower of vireyas in new zealand, with over 50 years of combined vireya knowledge. The delicate flowers and beautiful foliage of vireyas make them. Catalogue a vireya garden in hawkes bay a collection. Vireya rhododendron of plant zone direct, kerikeri, nz. The chapter is based on the big island of hawaii in the city of hilo. With their habit of repeat flowering, a little careful planning means you could have flower all. Vireya rhododendron can be used successfully as garden plants or as featured potted plants placed on paved or timber deck areas. Plant database entry for vireya rhododendron rhododendron loranthiflorum with 5 images and 11 data details. However vireya rhododendrons are quite different, both in the shape of the flower as well as origin. Known for their brilliant colour, vireyas are the star of the rhododendron family, often flowering all year round. Theyre colourful, flower freely several times a year. Rhododendron malayanum the first published description of a vireya, rhododendron malayanum pictured right, appeared in 1822 based on material collected by the author, william jack, on mt. Often seen as a tropical plant they do in fact grow well as far south as melbourne and will thrive in a sheltered position in the garden border.
For a fuller story on the jury vireyas, go to the jury vireya legacy, written for and published by the rhs in 2012. We are both trained horticulturalists and our aim is to produce quality plants, which are accurately named, at an affordable price. Catalogue no 16b browns nursery page 3 vireya rhododendron culture vireya rhododendrons, otherwise referred to as malesian or tropical rhododendrons, are made up from a group of species originating from south east asia. Almost half of the 319 vireya rhododendron species grow in papua new guinea, which is just south of the equator.
Vireya rhododendrons have been grown for over a hundred years, yet it is only recently that these plants have been accepted by the gardening community for their ease of growing as a garden, bushhouse or patio plant or even hanging baskets. Select a plant in the list above in order to see the information concerning that plant. The bestselling author of the professor and the madman and the map that changed the world examines the enduring and worldchanging effects of the catastrophic eruption off the coast of java of the earths most dangerous volcano krakatoa. Vireya rhododendron rhododendron loranthiflorum in the rhododendrons database. Well suited to aucklands climate, most varieties produce stunning bursts of flowers multiple times a year. Learn about the vireya rhododendron plant of rhododendron vireya hybrids genus. As established plants these will tolerate a light frosting. Vireya rhododendron of plant zone direct, kerikeri, nz youtube. The vireya hunting expedition to north queensland 2012. Apr 11, 2014 vireya rhododendron aurigeranum high definition video 02 by laborator teba vireya rhododendron aurigeranum classification.
Mar 24, 2014 a collection of vireya rhododendrons and bromeliads. A vireya garden in hawkes bay a collection of vireya. These plants do quite well when the roots become crowded. Browse pictures and read growth cultivation information about rhododendron species, vireya rhododendron rhododendron jasminiflorum supplied by member gardeners in the plantfiles database at dav. Vireya rhododendrons are an attractive group of plants with a greater diversity of flower form than any other group of rhododendrons.
It is a shrub that grows to 4 m in height, with elliptic leaves that are 9. Vireya rhododendron rhododendron simbu sunset in the. In gardens and rockeries remember they do best in a freely drained soil. More varieties are available from selected wholesale nurseries each year. Vireya red mountain is one of the hardier vireya to grow. Rhododendron species, vireya rhododendron rhododendron. A tropical looking shrub with glossy green leaves and bright trumpet shaped flowers. The royal horticultural societys award of garden merit agm helps gardeners make informed choices about plants.
Flower colour varies also, and many are beautifully perfumed. In 2010, my friend dylan helped me redesign our home vireya rhododendron garden which was located in auckland, new zealand. Vireya rhododendron rhododendron loranthiflorum in the. Rhododendrons are large evergreen shrubs with leathery leaves and big trusses of colourful flowers. Also known as the vireya club, the hawaii chapter ars has over 100 members worldwide. Most are small in size and many varieties are suited to cooler climates. Almost all species of rhododendron grow on the edge of the forest where there is lots of light. Grown as garden plants for many years, vireya rhododendrons are increasingly popular and are an easy care garden plant. Then, in 2015 i moved to hawkes bay and i was able to transport much of my auckland vireya collection. Flowers are orange or yellow, and broadly funnelshaped. They tend to be used to add colour to a woodland setting. Catalogue a vireya garden in hawkes bay a collection of. Krakatoa the book is, also like its subject, deserving of superlatives it is thrilling, comprehensive, literate, meticulously researched and scientifically accurate.
Several different varieties planted in a clump will almost certainly produce all year round flowers. With only a couple of exceptions, we have at least one of all of these growing in our gardens. Next join 75,000 garden lovers sign up for weekly gardening inspiration and design tips. Jury vireya rhododendrons tikorangi the jury garden. Rhododendron section vireya vireyas is a tropical group of rhododendron species. What is different about vireyas is that if there is inadequate light they will end up as epiphytes on trees or tree ferns. Jury vireya rhododendrons for a fuller story on the jury vireyas, go to the jury vireya legacy, written for and published by the rhs in 2012. Many vireyas, with flowers in shades of red, orange, yellow, and white often intensely fragrant are small enough to fit in a. Richard chaikin, dds, mscd palm beach gardens, florida. The book vireyas for nz gardens by john kenyon is a very useful reference, it is out of print but your local library should have it or try touchwood books for a 2nd hand copy. She spent 15 years meticulously documenting the genus rhododendron. Vireya rhododendron sweet vanilla with golden charm in the background we place the more tender vireyas with greater care, on the margins where they get plenty of light but adjacent overhead cover will give them protection from most frost damage. I did have to leave a few of my vireya rhododendrons behind as they had.
Since their introduction as early as the mid nineteenth century many hybrids have been and are being raised. The hawaii chapter of the american rhododendron society. Varieties range widely in size and shape of plant, leaf and flowers. Plant into the garden in numbers or as a feature in pots. The jury garden, vireya rhododendron rio rita, vireya rhododendrons on 29 april 2011 by abbie jury. Rcmg rhododendrons vireya rhododendron camellia and. Most vireya rhododendron species are tall and straggly, they are grown for their brightly coloured, sometimes fragrant flowers. I would like to know when is the best time to prune back the plant and how, so it can continue to bloom. By sherla bertelmann of pacific island nursery, big island, hawaii share. Their glossy green foliage and vibrant flowers add beautifully to either cottage, sub tropical or tropical style gardens. These are some of the toughest plants in existence being hardy to a variety of different conditions.
Rhododendron kamrau bay, a hybrid whose background includes r. Rhododendron will silent, tropical rhododendron, vireya. The national plant collection fairweather christopher on. Rhododendron rarilepidotum is a rhododendron species native to sumatra, where it grows at altitudes of 2500 m. The tubular, fragrant flowers appear from autumn to spring. From experience they are always better surrounded by a free draining mix whether. Rhododendron vireya rhododendrons plants catalogue. During a period as artistinresidence at exbury gardens, home of the celebrated rothschild rhododendrons. See what to plant when thanks to our seasonal gardening guide and plant finder so your flowers and vegetables look amazing whatever the climate. Vireya is the largest of the three sections constituting subgenus rhododendron, and includes about a third of all rhododendron species. To successfully grow vireyas use 40% coarse perlite, 40% conifer bark mininuggets and 20% coarse peat moss for the potting mix. Fertilize every four months with orchid fertilizer of liquid fish. Do not plant too deep, plant with the root ball near the surface, or on a slight mound excellent drainage.
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