Vireya 'Red Mountain' ^Sale

Vireya 'Red Mountain'

Rhododendron 'Red Mountain'

Description:
Compact, evergreen Vireya rhododendron prized for its clusters of vibrant, tubular red flowers set against glossy, mid-green foliage. Flowering occurs in flushes throughout the year under favourable conditions, providing long-lasting colour. Compact and easy to grow, it is ideal for sheltered gardens, patios, and containers, bringing a subtropical feel to New Zealand landscapes.

Height:

1–1.5m

Width:

1m

Position:

Part shade to filtered sun. Prefers a warm, sheltered position protected from hot afternoon sun, cold winds, and frost.

Soil:

Free-draining, humus-rich, slightly acidic soil. Avoid heavy clay and waterlogged conditions. Excellent in containers using a premium rhododendron or azalea potting mix.

Uses:

• Feature shrub in sheltered or subtropical gardens
• Container planting for patios, decks, and courtyards
• Underplanting beneath lightly shaded trees
• Courtyard and tropical-style gardens
• Conservatories or protected outdoor living spaces

Care Tips:

• Keep soil evenly moist but never waterlogged
• Mulch lightly to keep roots cool and conserve moisture, keeping mulch clear of the stem
• Feed with a fertiliser formulated for rhododendrons, azaleas, or camellias in spring and summer
• Remove spent flower trusses after flowering to encourage bushy growth and repeat blooming
• Protect from frost and drying winds; best suited to northern and coastal New Zealand or sheltered frost-free gardens
• Repot container plants every 2–3 years into fresh acidic potting mix

We have made every effort to display as accurately as possible the grade and quality of the plant in the images.

Plants are subject to availability; there is a slight possibility the plants can be sold before your order is processed. In this instance we can offer a refund or credit and let you know when more plants become available.