Hino Crimson produces one of the densest flower displays of any evergreen azalea, a solid blanket of crimson-red that hides the plant entirely at peak. Rhododendron 'Hino-crimson' grows 3 to 4 feet tall and 4 to 5 feet wide in full sun to part sun, hardy from Zone 5 through Zone 8.
Bloom comes in mid-spring on a dense compact plant.
The leaves are unusually small and fine-textured for an azalea, turning bronze-red in cold weather and holding through winter, which gives the shrub a second season.
Acidic soil is necessary, roughly pH 4.5 to 6.0, with good drainage and steady moisture. Alkaline ground turns the foliage yellow. Mulch the shallow roots.
Size at Maturity
Height 3'- 4' Spread 4'- 5'
Growing Zone
USDA Hardiness Zones 5-8
Lowest Temperatures -20°F to -10°F
Light Requirements
Full sun to part sun- at least 4 hours direct sun per day
Wildlife Benefits
Seasons of Interest
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