Rhododendron Species, Australian Rhododendron, Vireya Rhododendron

Rhododendron lochae

Family
Ericaceae (er-ek-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Rhododendron (roh-do-DEN-dron)
Synonym
Azalea lochae
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Scarlet (dark red)
Bloom Time
Mid Winter
Foliage
Evergreen
Other Details
Other details
Seed Collecting
Category
Shrubs
Patent Information
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Regional

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| June 2021 | positive

Am growing Vireyas here in Tasmania & having great success Love all your vireya pics I keep mine under a canopy of gum trees & appears t...Read More

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San Leandro, CA (Zone 9b) | November 2018 | neutral

Interesting article on this plant, it being 1 of only 2 native species in Australia.
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