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Rhododendron 'Olga Mezitt'-Compact Evergreen-Vibrant Pink Flowers 5 Gallon

Rhododendron 'Olga Mezitt'-Compact Evergreen-Vibrant Pink Flowers 5 Gallon

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Rhododendron 'Olga Mezitt'

Rhododendron 'Olga Mezitt'

Description

The Rhododendron 'Olga Mezitt' is a compact, evergreen shrub known for its vibrant pink flowers and attractive foliage. It is a hardy plant that provides year-round interest with its glossy green leaves that turn bronze in the winter. This cultivar is particularly noted for its early bloom time and resistance to cold weather.

Suggested Uses

Ideal for use in mixed borders, foundation plantings, or as a specimen plant. It can also be used in woodland gardens and is suitable for container planting on patios or terraces.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Rhododendron 'Olga Mezitt'
  • Common Name Common Name: Olga Mezitt' Rhododendron
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: 3-4 feet tall and wide
  • Hardiness Zones Hardiness Zones: 4-8
  • Foliage Type Foliage Type: Evergreen
  • Bloom Time Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer
  • Growth Rate Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Light Requirements Light Requirements: Partial shade to full sun
  • Attracts Pollinators Attracts Pollinators: Yes, attracts bees and butterflies
  • Indoor Friendly Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly Container Friendly: Yes
  • Deer Resistant Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning Pet Warning: Toxic if ingested
  • Fragrant Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower Cut Flower: No
  • Grows Well With Grows Well With: Azaleas, Camellias, and other Rhododendrons

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Plant in spring or fall in well-drained soil
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Acidic, well-drained soil
  • Humidity Humidity: Prefers moderate to high humidity
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Prune after flowering to maintain shape
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Mulch to protect roots in colder climates
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as in the nursery pot
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Fertilize in early spring with a balanced fertilizer
  • Special Care Special Care: Protect from strong winds and afternoon sun
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