Vireya Rhododendron 'Robert Bates'
By Randallsd
- 13 May, 2012
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Bloom cluster on my Vireya, these have a very sweet and spicy fragrance.
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Very nice but things have to be hardy for me
14 May, 2012
So pretty......
14 May, 2012
My friend, I'm coming over to smell the flowers and take some! lol! :>)
18 May, 2012
Thanks all
23 May, 2012
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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.
13 May, 2012