Rhododendron
'Ramapo'
Ramapo Rhododendron
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Rhododendron 'Ramapo' is a dense, dwarf evergreen with outstanding blue-green colour. The leaves contrast well with the purple-blue flowers.
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Family |
Ericaceae |
Genus |
Rhododendron |
Cultivar |
'Ramapo' |
Category |
Woody |
Type |
Shrub (evergreen) |
Pronunciation |
USDA Hardiness Zone |
6b - 7a |
Canadian Hardiness Zone |
6 |
RHS Hardiness Zone |
H6 |
Temperature (°C) |
-32 |
Temperature (°F) |
-25 |
Height |
1 m |
Spread |
1.5 m |
General Description |
Rhododendron 'Ramapo' is a dense-growing evergreen shrub that has clusters of purple-blue flowers which are an excellent contrast to the blue-green foliage. Ramapo is very effective when a smaller accent plant is needed. |
Landscape |
Border, container, hedge, rock garden, woodland garden, mass planting, grouping, specimen plant. |
Cultivation |
Rhododendron 'Ramapo' prefers high organic, well-drained, acidic soils. Plant in full sun to partial shade. Make sure to mulch well to conserve moisture. |
Shape |
Mounding, round, compact. |
Growth |
Medium |
ID Characteristic |
'Ramapo' is a dwarf, compact and hardy variety with bright purple-blue flowers, which are about 2.5 cm long. The foliage is a dense blue green colour and about 5 - 7 cm in length. 'Ramapo' attracts butterflies and is deer resistant. |
Pests |
Chlorosis, leaf spot, borer damage, salt burn, die back, root rot, spider mites, lacebugs, black vine weevil. |
Habitat |
Horticultural origin. |
Bark/Stem Description |
The young shoots of 'Ramapo' have a nice red-cinnamon colour providing year round interest. Old bark is grey in colour. |
Flower/Leaf Bud Description |
The leaf buds on 'Ramapo' are right at the base of the flower clusters. Once the main bud opens up into a cluster of lavender buds, then each one of those buds opens again into its own flower. Rhododendrons set their buds on old wood. |
Leaf Description |
The leaves are 5 -7 cm in length and are dark green in colour. The leaves are naturally circular and when bruised, give off a pine aroma. The foliage turns from a frosty blue, to blue-green, and finally to bronze-green with the seasons. |
Flower Description |
The flower on Rhododendron 'Ramapo' is about 2.5 cm long, purple-blue in colour, and are held in clusters on the plant in the Spring. Ramapo flowers from April - May. |
Fruit Description |
Rhododendron fruit is a red-brown, elongated capsule that is about 1.5 cm long. Inside the capsule there are many tiny seeds that are in a long-stemmed cluster. Fruit matures in the autumn. |
Colour Description |
'Ramapo' has changing foliage colour from blue, to green, to bronze with the seasons. The flowers on 'Ramapo' are an astounding blue-purple colour in the spring. The new bark is a red-cinnamon colour, and the old bark is grey in colour. |
Texture Description |
Smooth leaves with delicate purple spring flowers. |
Propagation |
By layering, grafting, and tissue culture. |