Azalea, Hino Crimson Azalea

Hino Crimson Azalea is a hardy low-spreading evergreen shrub with tiny but dense green foliage that turns a showy bronze and maroon as the weather cools.  A thick coating of vivid crimson flowers bloom in spring.  Best grown in part sun and rich, moist, acidic well-drained soils.

Type:	Shrub
Height:	2' - 4'
Spread:	3’ - 5'
Spacing:	4'
USDA Hardiness Zone:	5 - 9
Culture:	Part Sun
Bloom Color:	Red
Season of Interest:	Spring, Year-Round

MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance.  Water Regularly.  Mulch in winter.  Proper care and air circulation should prevent most pest and disease problems. Rhododendrons are susceptible canker, crown rot, root rot, leaf spot, rust, powdery mildew, aphids, borers, lacebugs, leafhoppers, mealybugs, mites, nematodes, scale, thrips, and whitefly. 
LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Naturalized Areas, Wildlife Garden, Privacy Screen, Foundation Plantings, and Hedges.

COMPANION PLANTS:  Hydrangea, Azalea, Coral Bells

IMAGES: Photo by David J. Stang, Rhododendron x Kurume Hino-crimson 3zz, CC BY-SA 4.0, (2) Photo by David J. Stang, Rhododendron x Kurume Hino-crimson 2zz, CC BY-SA 4.0, (3) Photo by David J. Stang, Rhododendron x Kurume Hino-crimson 0zz, CC BY-SA 4.0

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.