Rhododendron 'Arnold Piper'

Growth Habit: medium (4 x 4 feet)
USDA Zone: 6b
Exposure: filtered to full sun
Growing Conditions: evenly moist, well drained acidic soils
Parentage: ('Anna' x 'Marinus Koster')
Color Catagory: pink
Bloom Time: mid-season
Comments: Red buds open dark pink with a dark blotch. Bronze new growth slowly fades to a rich shiny green.