This post is part of the Nature Footsteps Floral Macros meme,
and also part of the Our World Tuesday meme,
and also part of the Ruby Tuesday meme.
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Tuesday 7 January 2014
DESKTOP 159 - RHODODENDRON VIREYA
Rhododendron vireya 'Red Mountain' hails from tropical shrubs that are semi-epiphytic, perching high in tree tops in the forests of South East Asia. They have glossy lush mid-green foliage and a compact and semi-spreading habit. The attraction of this cultivar is rich dark ruby red bell-like flowers. Flowering twice a year, autumn/winter and spring/summer. Prefers a warm semi-shaded site, protected from frost. Removing dead flowers encourages repeat flowering. Great for containers, performs best with restricted root growth.
This post is part of the Nature Footsteps Floral Macros meme,
and also part of the Our World Tuesday meme,
and also part of the Ruby Tuesday meme.
This post is part of the Nature Footsteps Floral Macros meme,
and also part of the Our World Tuesday meme,
and also part of the Ruby Tuesday meme.
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Very pretty, and you photographed that shade of red very nicely! It kind of reminds me of a trumpet vine.
ReplyDeletePretty indeed.
ReplyDeleteVery attractive!
ReplyDeleteHow beautiful it looks with the sun shining through the petals. Great capture. Happy Ruby Tuesday Too!
ReplyDeleteGreat shot - it's too cold for those here in Utah.
ReplyDeletejust awesome! have a nice Tuesday
ReplyDeletemuch love...
Nice contrast between red and green
ReplyDeleteBeautiful flower!
ReplyDeleteI would never have guessed this beauty is a Rhododednron. :)
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