Small pointed mid-green foliage. Compact rounded habit. Clusters of soft apricot flowers with an orange flare bell-like flowers.
FAMILY: Ericaceae
GENUS: Rhododendron
SUBGENUS: Vireya
BOTANICAL NAME: Vireya ‘Saxon Blush’
EXPOSURE: position the plants where they will receive full sun in the morning but be given the protection of dappled shade to avoid the full intensity of the afternoon sun, especially during the summer months.
WATERING: plants should be thoroughly watered and then the compost allowed to become barely moist to the touch before watering again. During the cooler winter period when plants are less active the compost should be kept somewhat drier.
FERTILIZATION: use a slow release fertilizer every three or four months. Water immediately after fertilizing to prevent surface caking. Do not allow the fertilizer to sit in a lump against the stem.
