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Rhododendron Laramie is a delicious rhododendron in every way. It is compact and tidy in its habit, bushy and grows evenly all around. The flower is like a bridal bouquet in each flower cluster, beautiful white flowers with a deep burgundy eye. Spectacular.Flowers in early October Height 1.2 m

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Specifications

Availability:

Next Release Not Yet Scheduled

Flower colour:

White

Flower characteristics:

Single Colour Bloom

Flowering time:

October (Mid-Flowering)

Leaf structure:

Oval

Leaf characteristics:

Plain Green Foliage

Growth habit:

Compact Dense Growth

Mature height:

1.2 Metre

Garden position:

Part-shade

Frost tolerant:

Yes

Thrip resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

No

Yak hybrid:

Yes

Description

Laramie Rhododendron is a delightful addition to any garden, offering a compact and tidy habit with even growth all around. Its bushy appearance adds a sense of elegance, while each flower cluster resembles a bridal bouquet, featuring beautiful white flowers with a deep burgundy eye—a truly spectacular sight.

This rhododendron boasts resilience to thrips due to its parentage, which includes Yak. In summer, Laramie appears basically white as it is covered in tomentum, providing sun and insect protection, nature’s way of defending itself against the elements.

Flowering in early October in NZ, Laramie Rhododendron brings a touch of beauty to the Spring landscape. With an estimated height of 1.5 meters within 10 years, it is a manageable yet stunning choice for gardens of all sizes. Despite its tomentum, it is advisable to provide protection from hot afternoon summer days, making it ideal for planting on the south side of your house or in a partially shaded area.

Curious about Laramie Rhododendron? Feel free to reach out and let’s discuss how this charming rhododendron can enhance your garden.

Flowers in early October in NZ
Estimated height within 10 years 1.5 m

Size information

When you purchase a rhododendron, you will receive a well-established four-year-old plant grown in a 6L pot, with a strong root system and often developing flower buds, ready to settle in and thrive in your garden.

To help you plan for the plant’s eventual scale, the mature heights listed in the Product Information are estimated 10-year sizes from the time of planting. For more detail, please refer to our Size Guide in the FAQs.

Learn More: Size Guide

How to plant

All our rhododendrons are grown in pots, so you can plant them anytime, though autumn is ideal for encouraging strong root growth. Find the right spot based on your chosen rhodo, improve the soil generously with organic matter, gently tease out the roots, and plant shallow at or just below the original soil level. Finally, mulch well and water thoroughly to help your plant establish.

Read more here | Planting & Soil Preparation Guide

Care information

Rhododendrons are rewarding and easy to grow once their basics are right — most issues come down to watering, drainage, or planting depth. Follow our planting guide for a great start, prune as needed, mulch annually to keep roots cool, and feed lightly in spring for a spectacular bloom later in the year.

Keep an eye out for common issues like powdery mildew or thrip, and address them promptly. We have plenty of information on caring for your rhododendron, and if you can’t find what you need, we’re always happy to talk all things Rhodos. Find a full overview in our General Care Guide (link below).