Scientific Name
Rhododendron 'Ramapo'

Common Name
Ramapo rhododendron

 
Hardiness Zones: 5b to 9
Habit: Evergreen
Growth Rate: Moderate
Site Requirements: Sun to partial shade; prefers moist, well-drained, acidic soil enriched with organic matter
Height: 1 to 3 feet
Width: 2 to 4 feet
Texture: Medium
Form: Compact mound to globe shape
Flower/Fruit: Bright pinkish violet-blue flowers on a small truss in spring
Foliage: Alternate, simple, entire, glaucous blue-green to gray-green leaves; new growth is blue-gray; aromatic when crushed
Comments: Hardy; good cold tolerance
Cultivars: --
   


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