Within the research collection is a young potted specimen of Rhododendron zoelleri, one of the Vireya collection. The large funnel shaped corolla is a bright mix of yellow to the base and orange shades to the outer reaches of the petals.

In open bloom the anthers are releasing cohesive strands of pollen, an evolutionary help in ensuring pollination of the stigma when flying insects move about pollinating within a mature stand of plants.

Rhododendron zoelleri

Rhododendron zoelleri