Raspberry Ruffles Rhododendron

Stunning ruffled deep raspberry-pink blooms with frilled petal edges in late spring — a Holden's selection with outstanding flower quality and good cold hardiness for sheltered garden borders. (Rhododendron Holden's Raspberry Ruffles)

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Raspberry Ruffles is a compact, evergreen Rhododendron that dazzles in spring with ruffled trusses of rich raspberry-pink blooms. With glossy green foliage and a naturally rounded habit, it’s a perfect choice for shaded borders, foundation plantings, and woodland gardens.

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Growing Information

Growing zone guide

Growing Zone Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8

Sunlight Partial shade

Type of Soil Acidic

Mature Height 3 to 4 ft.

Maintenance Level Moderate maintenance

Water Requirement High water needs (twice a week)

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Additional Information

Growth Rate	Moderate; reaches about 3–4 ft tall × 3–4 ft wide at maturity. Naturally compact, mounded form.
Colorful Leaves	No
Flowering	Yes
Bloom Color	Pink
Ornamental Berries	N/A
Disease resistant	Yes
Cold Tolerant	Yes
Heat Tolerant	No
Drought Tolerant	No
Deer Resistant	No
Edible	No
Wildlife Attraction	Flowers provide nectar and pollen for bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Dense foliage offers shelter for small birds.
Self-pollinating	Cross-pollinating
Seasonality	Spring: spectacular raspberry-pink flower display. Summer: glossy evergreen foliage provides structure. Fall: evergreen leaves hold color; plant maintains form. Winter: evergreen presence adds year-round interest.
Ideal For	– Foundation plantings, shaded borders, woodland gardens, specimen plantings, groupings in acid soil beds
Leaf Description	Evergreen foliage; glossy, leathery leaves, deep green. Provides year-round structure and color.
Flower Description	Large, frilly trusses of raspberry-pink flowers with ruffled petals. Blooms in mid- to late spring. Showy, full flower heads create a strong garden focal point.
Pruning & Maintenance	Minimal pruning needed; naturally forms a rounded mound. Remove spent blooms (deadheading) after flowering to encourage next year’s buds. Prune lightly after flowering if shaping is required. Avoid heavy pruning into old wood, as it reduces flowering.
Water Needs	Requires consistent moisture; water deeply and regularly, especially during dry spells. Soil must be moist but well-drained—avoid standing water. Mulch helps conserve moisture and regulate soil temperature.
Light Needs	Prefers partial shade (morning sun with afternoon shade is ideal). Can tolerate dappled light or high filtered shade. Avoid full sun in hot climates, which may scorch leaves.
Harvesting	Not grown for harvest; ornamental only. Flowers may be cut for short-lived arrangements.
Fertilizing	Feed in spring after flowering with a fertilizer formulated for acid-loving plants (e.g., rhododendron/azalea feed). Avoid over-fertilizing, as Rhododendrons have shallow, sensitive roots. Annual mulch with organic matter maintains soil health.
Additional Care Tips	N/A
Pollination	Insect-pollinated; flowers attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. Produces seed capsules, though ornamental value is in flowers.
Companion Plants	Shade-loving perennials: Hosta, Heuchera, Astilbe, and Ferns. Acid-loving shrubs: Pieris japonica, Kalmia latifolia (Mountain Laurel), Azaleas, and other Rhododendrons. Groundcovers: Pachysandra, Ajuga, or Epimedium to cover soil and retain moisture. Evergreens: Dwarf conifers or boxwoods for year-round structure.