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Hino Crimson Evergreen Azalea

Scientific Name: Rhododendron 'Hino Crimson'

Also Known As

Azalea 'Hino Crimson'
Azalea 'Hino Crimson' (Kurume hybrid)
Azalea x 'Hino Crimson'
Azalea x 'Hino-Crimson'

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 3'-4'

planting zones

5a-9b

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Hino Crimson Evergreen Azalea plant details

Hino Crimson Evergreen Azalea is a moderate-growing broadleaf evergreen shrub with burgundy and green foliage. In spring and winter red flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in acidic, average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hino Crimson Evergreen Azalea

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen burgundy and green
Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: red blooms in spring and winter
Uses: border plant, compact, container plant, hedge, long-blooming, rock garden, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hino Crimson Evergreen Azalea

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: snail / slug, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This spectacular evergreen azalea features masses of fiery crimson red flowers from April to May. Attractive small rounded leaves on this low-growing, compact shrub acquire a handsome bronze tint in winter. Perfect as an accent plant or show-stopping when massed, this is a smaller shrub which typically matures to 3' tall and somewhat wider to 5'. Hummingbirds and bees are also drawn to this stunning specimen. PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

Difficult to beat the billows of intense red that appear in April each year. As popular as today as when it first was imported into England and the United States nearly a 100 years ago.

By: Bloom River Gardens

Small, single red flowers cover this evergreen shrub in February to April. Compactly branched, mounding form. Dark green foliage turns reddish in the winter. While very toxic to livestock, they seem to not be a problem for dogs & cats. Growth Rate slow

By: Garden World

Crimson flowers cover the small foliage in spring, humusy soil, regular water, USDA zones 5-9. GPP for the NW.

By: Lael's Moon Garden

Bright crimson flowers unfold in April, holding their color well into ensuing weeks. This attribute, coupled with sun tolerance and red winter foliage, makes 'Hino Crimson' an excellent all around choice. Planted in the open, it grows to a dense 2½' mound, although it adapts well for use as hedging. Very popular!

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

Early blooming crimson flowers.

By: Thompson's Nursery

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How to Grow Hino Crimson Evergreen Azalea

Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- acidic
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant