Rhododendron 'Mount Ophir'

Also Known As

Rhododendron 'Mt. Ophir'
Mount Ophir Vireya

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 30"
W: 30"

planting zones

10a-12

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Rhododendron 'Mount Ophir' plant details

Rhododendron 'Mount Ophir' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer cream and pink flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Rhododendron 'Mount Ophir'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 30 IN wide, 30 IN tall
Flowers: cream and pink blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: border plant, container plant, vireya, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhododendron 'Mount Ophir'

USDA Zones: 10a - 12
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

J HH 'Dr. H. Sleumer x ('Pink Delight x jasminiflorum). A slow-growing plant of rounded habit and oval leaves. Up to 10 lovely flowers in a truss, 1 3/8” long, of very firm, waxy texture. The ivory tube flares to shell pink recurved petals with salmon pin