Vireyas: A Practical Gardening Guide
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Book Description
Vireyas, tropical and subtropical rhododendrons, are the least known of the genus, although they are increasing in popularity. They can be grown outdoors in warm areas with mild winters or overwintered indoors in pots in colder climates. They offer a striking range of flower colors and intriguingly unpredictable blooming times.
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This highly illustrated guide is an introduction to the exciting possibilities of growing vireya rhododendrons. It includes fascinating information on the discovery and cultivation history of these relative newcomers. Interesting accounts of how vireyas grow in the wild provide valuable clues to their requirements in cultivation. Practical advice is given on growing vireyas successfully in mild climates and in containers, caring for and maintaining healthy, attractive plants; propagation; pests and diseases. Suggestions are given for using vireyas in warm climate landscapes, including lists of species and hybrids with notable attributes and a discussion of suitable companion plants. A descriptive list of species and many of the numerous hybrids in cultivation throughout the world will help readers choose suitable plants.
Vireyas: A Practical Gardening Guide
Vireyas: A Practical Gardening Guide: A Practical Gardening Guide,John Kenyon,Jacqueline Walker,Timber Press,0881924024,Floriculture,Flowers - Perennials,Gardening,Gardening / Horticulture,Gardening/Plants,Shrubs,Vireyas,Flowers
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