Rhododendron 'Abe Arnott'

Growth Habit: large (5 x 5 feet)
USDA Zone: 6b
Exposure: filtered to full sun
Growing Conditions: evenly moist, well drained acidic soils
Parentage: ('Marchioness of Lansdowne' x 'Lee's Dark Purple')
Hybridizer: Weber (1974)
Color Catagory: purple
Bloom Time: May
Comments: Gorgeous two-toned purple flowers highlighted by a large, dark purple blotch on the dorsal lobe. Long, white stamens further compliment this outstanding color combination.