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Azalea 'Hino Crimson'
Common Name: Hino Crimson Azalea
Azalea ‘Hino Crimson’ is a classic evergreen Kurume azalea renowned for its intense crimson-red flowers and compact, mounded habit. Blooming in early to mid spring, the small but abundant single flowers nearly cover the plant, creating a vivid, eye-catching display. The foliage is small, dark green, and evergreen, forming a dense, low mound that stays neat year-round. ‘Hino Crimson’ is valued for its reliability, cold tolerance among Kurumes, and suitability for mass plantings. Key features Width: 4–6 ft Height: 2–3 ft Flower color: Bright crimson red Bloom time: Early to mid spring Foliage: Small, dark green, evergreen Form: Dense, low, mounded Life cycle: Evergreen shrub Growing conditions Sun: Part shade (morning sun, afternoon shade preferred) Soil: Acidic, moist, well-drained; rich in organic matter Water: Moderate; consistent moisture preferred Hardiness: USDA Zones 6a–9a Azalea Zone: Kurume Group (Zone 6b typical) Landscape use Foundation plantings Evergreen mass plantings Woodland and shade gardens Low borders and edging Notes One of the most popular Kurume azaleas for color impact Generally deer resistant Mulch to keep roots cool and evenly moist Avoid hot afternoon sun to prevent leaf scorch Prune immediately after flowering if shaping is needed
| Plant Type: | Broadleaf Evergreen |
| Width: | 4-6' |
| Height: | 2-3' |
| Fragrant: | No |
| Fruit | Yes |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Zone: | 5 - 9 |
| Deer Resistant: | Yes |
| Salt Tolerant: | No |
| Drought Tolerant: | No |
| Exposure: | Full Sun |
| Bloom Time: | Spring |
| Bark Type: | Smooth |
| Landscape/Use: | Mass Planting |
| Shape: | Spreading, Oval/Rounded |
| Soil Type | Normal, Moist well-drained, Sandy well-drained |
| Flower Color: | Red |
| Leaf Color: | Green |
| Fall Color: | Dark Green |
