Rhododendron × 'Olga Mezitt' (P.J.M. Hybrid Group)
Olga Mezitt Rhododendron

Rhododendron × ′Olga Mezitt′ (P.J.M. Hybrid Group) - Bark
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 Genus:
 Plant Type:
 Growth Forms:
 Hardiness:
 Deciduous / Evergreen:
 Flower Notes:
Pink (Showy, vivid, bright, pink flowers in mid to late April)
 Foliage Notes:
Green (Spring/summer evergreen foliage); Red (Light red fall and winter foliage)
 Fruit Notes:
Brown (Not ornamentally important)
 Light Requirements:
 Soil Notes:
Requires moist, cool, acidic, well drained, organic soil; avoid harsh, dry, windswept sites
 Range:
Hybrid origin
 Diagnostic Characteristics:
Leaves (1.25-2.5") are rusty-scaly beneath. Leaves elliptic, leathery, dark green above in summer becoming light red in the fall and winter.
  Special Characteristics:
  • Flowering Characteristics 353
  • Border 368
  • Groupings 189
  • Mass Plantings 268
  • Specimen 598
  • Slow Growth Rate 266

    • Additional Information

    'Olga Mezitt' is a vigorous rhododendron with pink flowers. One of the most cold tolerant flower buds of the evergreen rhododendrons. Flowers can become dirty looking soon after opening. Avoid harsh, dry, windswept sites. Susceptible to a large number of pests and diseases, which can largely be prevented by good cultural practices.

    When Rhododendron × 'Olga Mezitt' (P.J.M. Hybrid Group) has been observed flowering or fruiting at Purdue University

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    3 Rhododendron × 'Olga Mezitt' (P.J.M. Hybrid Group) found

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    = Heritage plant = Memorial plant
    Number Accession ID Location
    12009_04689*APMUC
    22022_00315*BHORT
    32022_00315*AHORT

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