Rhododendron ‘Ramapo’
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Ramapo rhododendron is a dense dwarf evergreen shrub with aromatic blue-gray foliage and abundant violet-purple flowers in mid-spring.
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Description
Ramapo rhododendron forms a low, dense evergreen mound covered with small violet-purple flower clusters in mid-spring. Its fine blue-gray to blue-green leaves are aromatic when crushed and keep the compact shrub attractive beyond bloom.
Grow it in moist but well-drained, humus-rich acidic soil in full sun or partial shade, with shelter from drying winds. Its small scale suits containers, rock gardens, woodland edges, low hedges, and the front of flowering borders.
Keep the shallow root system evenly moist without waterlogging, mulch with acidic organic material, and avoid overfeeding. Pruning is rarely needed, but dead wood and wayward shoots can be removed immediately after flowering. The plant is harmful if eaten and may irritate skin, so wear gloves and keep it out of reach of pets and grazing animals.
Additional information
| Height | 10 in – 3 ft |
|---|---|
| Spread | 2 ft – 4 ft |
| Flowering months | April, May |
| Synonyms | Rhododendron 'Ramapo', Rhododendron Ramado |
| Family | Ericaceae |
| Hazardous | yes |
| Variegated | no |
| Color flower spring | Purple |
| Aspect | East, South, West, North |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Habit | Bushy, Compact |
| Moisture | Moist but Well Drained |
| Ph | Acid |
| Position | Full sun, Partial shade |
| Shape | Mound-forming, Spreading |
| Suggest planting location | Woodland Garden, Flowering borders, Patio and container use, Garden edging and borders, Rock and alpine gardens |
| Type | Shrub |
| Use for | Hedge, Pollinator-Friendly, Container Planting |
| Years to max height | 5 |
| Drought resistance | no |
| Soil | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Local names | Ramapo rhododendron |
| Blomidon Item No | MO23008051, RHORA0002G, RHORA0003G, 201816350, 202030690 |
| Cultivation | |
| Usps | |
| Propagation | Take semi-ripe cuttings from current-season growth in late summer after the shoots finish growing, retaining a heel and lightly wounding the stem to encourage rooting. |
| Pests | Vine weevil, rhododendron whitefly, leafhoppers, lacebugs, scale insects, caterpillars, and aphids may occur. |
| Diseases | Powdery mildew, petal blight, bud blast, root rot, leaf spots, silver leaf, and honey fungus may occur. |
| Pruning | Pruning is usually unnecessary; if needed, remove dead wood and trim wayward shoots immediately after flowering. |
| Hazardous information | The plant is harmful if eaten and may irritate skin; wear gloves and keep it out of reach of pets and grazing animals. |
| Watering instructions | Keep the shallow root zone consistently moist but never waterlogged, using rainwater when practical in hard-water areas. |
| Sunlight instructions | Grow in full sun or partial shade, favoring light shade and shelter from cold, drying winds in warmer or exposed sites. |
| Common Name | Ramapo Rhododendron |