Tropical Zone Gardening: Hawaiians, do you have Vireya Rhododendrons?

Author Content Molamola Christiansted, VI (Zone 11) June 26, 2010 8:48 AM Post #7921981 Hi, I've just found out about Vireya Rhododendrons, and wonder if they could stand my heat-- 95 max in the late summer. I have a great place to put some. http://www.vireya.net/gallery-hyb.htm I see there are a couple of Hawaiian nurseries that offer Vireyas, and I'm wondering if they're high altitude places. Thanks in advance! Melissa Metrosideros Keaau, HI June 26, 2010 6:23 PM Post #7923343 Vireya do well in the lowlands (coastal windward) of Hawai'i. Azalea do well upcountry. Molamola Christiansted, VI (Zone 11) June 27, 2010 3:35 PM Post #7925571 Hmm, wonder if they'd grow with (summer) 90* days, and 80* nights, a little cooler in winter, but minimum 68* (BRRR!!) usually 75. Metrosideros Keaau, HI June 27, 2010 5:38 PM Post #7925834 That sounds like good temps for Vireya. Here are some links that may help. http://www.whitecloudnursery.com/growing/cultivation.pdf http://www.vireya.net/cultivation.htm

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