Vireyas

Download or read book Vireyas written by Jacqueline Walker and published by Timber Press (OR). This book was released on 1997 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.