Rhododendrons - Shrub
Rhododendron 'Olga Mezitt'
<< Previous Plant  |   Next Plant >> Olga Mezitt Rhododendron Wide and upright growing, vigorous when young, becoming uniform with age. A profusion of clear pink flowers in small trusses cover the plant in early to mid May just after Rh.'PJM' finishes blooming. Each floret has darker rusty speckles in its throat and maintains a uniform color from bud to petal drop. Shiny bright green aromatic leaves are slightly reflexed and turn to a dark bronzy copper as winter approaches. Young plants require annual shearing, and a sunny, exposed planting location produces best growth. This remarkable plant is named for Ed Mezitt's mother and is considered the "pink 'PJM'" by many landscapers, even though its parentage is different. Winner of the 2007 Cary Award. (-24°F, UM) PP HERITAGE: 1964 cross #226 (minus compact selection x dauricum hybrid, pink flowered) Typical 10-15 Yr. Height 8 Feet Hardiness Zone 4 Bloom Color Pink Attributes Award Winning MA Chap. ARS 'Proven Winners' Broadleaf Evergreen Small-Leaf Cultivar Evergreen Weston Introduction Fragrant Season of Interest (Flowering) Spring Season of Interest (Foliage/Bark) Winter Sun Exposure Full Sun Part Shade	S & J Perkins www.arsmc.org Additional Images: