Arnold Piper Japanese Gardens

Arnold Piper Japanese GardensDeveloped by the late Halfdan Lem, and belonging to his 'Walloper' group of hybrids, this robust plant has 'basketball' size trusses of watermelon pink with a dark cherry red throat. There are white streaks and red spotting in each flower to add interest. The plant is a vigorous grower with very thick stems and leathery leaves, that are somewhat bronzy in new growth. Make sure you have room for this plant as it will fill a large space. We often

This low and compact evergreen azalea is popular for its lovely white flowers with a hint of yellow in the throat

Bred in the 1920's by English nurseryman Montague Allwood when he crossed D

after the bloom the new foliage emerges a deep red with bright green veins

The flowering is quite heavy

and belonging to his 'Walloper' group of hybrids

It needs to be staked to create a nice specimen

Best to cut to the ground in late winter for fresh and bright new growth in spring

dark-green foliage that will make a nice mound in the garden

If your winters get below 20 deg F

Winner of the Rhododendron of the Year Award

Rounded compact habit

so the foliage will turn red and burgundy for an autumn show