Rhododendron Olga Mezitt

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Ornamental Qualities

Olga Mezitt Rhododendron is blanketed in stunning clusters of lightly-scented hot pink trumpet-shaped flowers at the ends of the branches in mid spring, which emerge from distinctive rose flower buds. It has green evergreen foliage. The narrow leaves turn an outstanding red in the fall, which persists throughout the winter.

Planting and Growing

and is suitable for planting under power lines. It grows at a slow rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 40 years or more., Olga Mezitt Rhododendron will grow to be about 6 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 5 feet. It tends to be a little leggy, with a typical clearance of 1 foot from the ground

acidic soils to ensure success, and is subject to chlorosis (yellowing) of the foliage in alkaline soils. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution, but will die in standing water. It is very fussy about its soil conditions and must have rich, dry locations that receive direct afternoon sun or which get reflected sunlight, such as against the south side of a white wall. It requires an evenly moist well-drained soil for optimal growth, This shrub does best in full sun to partial shade. You may want to keep it away from hot

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