Low Growing Rhododendron. Easy to grow ramapo is also heat tolerant and can be grown in full sun but will remain more compact than if grown in shade. Pale pink flowers bloom in mid season.
Its leaves are deciduous when the plant is young but evergreen in maturity remaining on the plant all winter though often changing color. Growing rhododendron successfully requires the proper planting spot for the rhododendron bush. If you want your shrubs to thrive you need to take their sun and soil preferences into account.
This family of plants contains an option for every landscape from the giant rhododendrons of east asian mountainsides to the rosebay rhododendrons native to eastern u s.
10 varieties of rhododendrons to try in your yard growing tips looking for an evergreen shrub that loves the shade bears large flowers is low maintenance and will last for decades. Some varieties naturally have a rounded ball shaped plant habit others are open and spreading while other rhododendrons have an upright growth habit. Growing rhododendron successfully requires the proper planting spot for the rhododendron bush. How to grow rhododendrons for zone 5.