Hardiness
Zone 5
Discover the plant
Rhododendron 'Olga Mezitt'
FamilyEricaceae
Rhododendron 'Olga Mezitt' is a hardy, highly floriferous variety from the famous PJM series, distinguished by its abundant spring blooms of coral pink flowers with salmon highlights. Its glossy green foliage turns bronze to purple in autumn, providing marked seasonal interest even when not in bloom. Its compact, bushy habit and cold tolerance make it a plant of choice for borders, low flowering hedges or bright undergrowth beds.
Soil and care
The rightconditions.
Fertilization
Acid-loving fertilizer in spring. Fertilize monthly or as directed on the bag. Not recommended – use Bionik rooting agent or ground bone.
Bloom and dimensions
The completeprofile.
Bloom periodSpring
Flower colorPink
Foliage colorGreen
Foliage typePersistent
FruitingFruits are barely visible, very discreet.
Maximum height1.2 to 1.5 m (4 to 5 feet)
Maximum width1.5 m (5 feet)
Growth rateslow
Hardiness zoneZone 5
Minimum temperature'-28°C
