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Key characteristics

Family: Ericaceae
Height: 2 to 4 ft
Width: 3 to 5 ft
Flower color: Brilliant crimson-red, single, funnel-shaped flowers with slightly darker throats
Foliage color: Evergreen, small glossy dark green leaves
Bloom time: Mid spring (April-May)
Light: Partial shade
Water: Moderate
Maintenance: Low; remove spent flowers; prune lightly after bloom as needed
Growing zone: USDA zones 5 to 8
Wildlife: Flowers attract bees and other pollinators; evergreen foliage offers low-level shelter for small wildlife

Shrubs

Rhododendron x 'Hino-Crimson'

Hino-Crimson Azalea

Rhododendron x 'Hino-Crimson' is a compact evergreen shrub with a dense, spreading habit and small, glossy dark green leaves that often take on bronzed tones in winter. In early to mid spring, it is covered with abundant clusters of single flowers in crimson-red shades. Each bloom is broad and flat, creating a vivid carpet of color that can nearly hide the foliage during peak flowering.

Light

Partial shade

Water

Moderate

Bloom time

Mid spring (April-May)

Find this plant

Works well in

Shade Gardens
Borders
Slopes & Banks
Woodland Gardens

Companion plants

Daphnes · Hydrangea · Coral bells · Solomon's seal · Oxalis · Hellebore

Design tip

Mass ‘Hino-Crimson’ in a broad sweep where its spreading habit can form a unified layer beneath taller shrubs. Repeating several plants amplifies the dramatic spring display while their dense evergreen growth keeps the grouping cohesive during the rest of the year.

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