Vireya Rhododendron 'Robert Bates'

Vireyas are a tropical Rhododendron . The plants are epiphytes in nature and seem happiest somewhat root bound in smaller pots full of loose orchid bark. Mine usually blooms the heaviest in winter with occasional blooms other times of the year. I took this picture yesterday.

Very nice but things have to be hardy for me

So pretty......

My friend, I'm coming over to smell the flowers and take some! lol! :>)

Thanks all