This beauty is a Vireya, it is a kind of Rhododendron and they come in hundreds of colors and combinations as well as scented or unscented, big or small, tropical or not, etc...talk about a all purpose plant! They are very well suited for Hawaii and while this one happens to be growing in my friends yard the Vireya society has put together a wonderful planting at the Panaewa zoo in Hilo, its amazing what a handful of dedicated volunteers can do with a little time, a little space and lots of plants! Go here for some more info on this prolific and rewarding plant.Wednesday, May 9, 2007
Bright and Shiny Vireya...
This beauty is a Vireya, it is a kind of Rhododendron and they come in hundreds of colors and combinations as well as scented or unscented, big or small, tropical or not, etc...talk about a all purpose plant! They are very well suited for Hawaii and while this one happens to be growing in my friends yard the Vireya society has put together a wonderful planting at the Panaewa zoo in Hilo, its amazing what a handful of dedicated volunteers can do with a little time, a little space and lots of plants! Go here for some more info on this prolific and rewarding plant.
Such beautiful plants in the tropical world do not live long here where we live but we try anything now and then. I like your post today.
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Pretty flowers. Nice shot.
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