Plant profile: Vireya Rhododendrons with specialist Andrew Rouse.

[@sannaericditsler4034]

Very interesting. Thanks for the video.

[@thehorti-culturalists]

Thanks for watching!

[@toddweller884]

It was interesting to hear about the 2 Australian varieties thanks 😀

[@thehorti-culturalists]

Our pleasure! Regards Stephen

[@jamesfazzino6089]

Fantastic to see a gardening show from people who actually like gardening. Well done guys

[@thehorti-culturalists]

Our pleasure. Regards Stephen

[@dewdan11dnd46]

💕✨🌿🍂A joy to watch and learn. Thank you Stephen, Matthew and Andrew. 🌱💞

[@thehorti-culturalists]

Thanks for watching!

[@anserbauer309]

I really love the Dandenong gardens. The last time I was there, I saw loads of lyrebirds wandering around the grounds along with a few game bantams. Watching how they behaved so similarly in that environment, it seemed like an interesting example how through convergent evolution, two unrelated species can appear so similar in shape and behaviour. The same thought struck me again today watching your video in relation to the vireya rhododendrons; there were ones that looked like correas and fuchsias, some like different types of jasmine and frangipani and the little one at the end reminded me of a creeping ficus. As you pointed out, each has evolved to work with its own pollinators and in its own environment; it's those partnerships and habitats which give us all the wonderful diversity of forms we see today.

[@thehorti-culturalists]

Thanks for watching!

[@lindamiller394]

Such beautiful flowers.😊

[@thehorti-culturalists]

Lucky you! We didn’t see one Lyre Bird but perhaps we were talking too much! Regards Stephen

[@pal98111]

I have a Vireya that is a beautiful yellow with orange on the tips of the petals. It is planted in orchid bark in a pot and has done very well and blooms intermittently throughout the year. The flowers absolutely glow. Thank you for a very informative video.

[@thehorti-culturalists]

A pleasure. Regards Stephen

[@joanne-et6pm]

Hi Stephen & Matt Great video on the Rhododendron"s amazing to c they grow in certain spots & also without soil really interesting video with Andrews knowledge on them - I haven't got one in Winnie's garden though but may in the future Thanks again guys Happy Gardening 👍🌸🐝🦟

[@thehorti-culturalists]

Thanks for watching!

[@gregsantos9392]

Great detailed review! I have a polyester X-Mid 1p. I use the same side wall one cord guy out system. I put a clove hitch around the stake- this effectively

[@thehorti-culturalists]

Glad you enjoyed it. Regards Stephen

[@RowenaCavanagh]

Saw these growings out of roadside cuttings in the Highlands of PNG.

[@thehorti-culturalists]

I also saw many when in New Guinea many years ago and would love to again sometime, they are remarkable. Regards Stephen

[@MDA-rs4uf]

Are the vireya rhodos more or less hardy than the ones that grow in the US .??? I'm in the southeast US yet I've been to the Rhododendron society headquarters in Washington State but I didn't know enough to look for Vireya rhodos...now I know....thx....m

[@thehorti-culturalists]

they are more heat tolerant but less cold hardy than the Asiatic and North American species. Regards Stephen

[@FredHelenPentecost]

Thank you for the video. Very informative. I have some Rhododendron Loranthiflorum. They have not flowered yet. One is a bit "leggy". Should I tip prune this to encourage bushiness, even though it has not yet flowered? Any other suggestions on care welcome.

[@thehorti-culturalists]

A sasanqua camellia would be a good choice but I would actually espalier it . Most Vireyas are naturally a bit leggy and I for one am happy to let them have their way to a large extent. They are fine with tip pruning however but you will lose some flowers the following season. Regards Stephen

[@maureenburke-gaffney3079]

Would the Vireya Rhododendron be available and grow in the Cowichan Valley on southern Vancouver Island BC Canada? In particular the jasminiflorum ? All the common Rhodo love it here. Thanks Maureen

[@thehorti-culturalists]

Probably a bit cold unless you have a glass house. Regards Stephen

[@redheadedprincess100]

Some remind me of plumeria !

[@thehorti-culturalists]

Thanks for watching!

[@RowenaCavanagh]

I was once told te larger leaved plants require more shade.

[@Kay-qt2id]

Could I please ask if vireyas can be easily moved, I’ve had one for years in the ground and want to move it to a new house, will I be successful if done at right time of year and carefully?

[@thehorti-culturalists]

Yes they can be shifted and best done in the cooler months. Regards Stephen

[@Kay-qt2id]

Thank you 🙏