Olga Mezitt Rhododendron is an upright evergreen shrub with glossy dark green leaves that emerges bright green and turns red in fall.  The abundant clusters of  deep clear pink flowers bloom in late spring.  Best grown in part sun and rich, moist, acidic well-drained soils.  

MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance.  Water Regularly.  Mulch in winter.  Proper care and air circulation should prevent most pest and disease problems. Rhododendrons are susceptible canker, crown rot, root rot, leaf spot, rust, powdery mildew, aphids, borers, lacebugs, leafhoppers, mealybugs, mites, nematodes, scale, thrips, and whitefly. 
LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Naturalized Areas, Wildlife Garden, Privacy Screen, Foundation Plantings, and Hedges.

COMPANION PLANTS: Pieris, Azalea, Hydrangea

IMAGES: Prides Corner, Rhododendron Olga Mezitt

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.