Azalea hybrid 'Hino-Crimson'

– Moderate

– Matures at 2–3 feet tall and 3–4 feet wide

– Forms a low, mounding shape ideal for foundation and border planting

– Attracts bees and butterflies when in bloom

– Generally deer-resistant, though not entirely immune in high-pressure areas

– Spring: Major bloom period (mid to late spring)

– Summer: Evergreen foliage remains rich and glossy

– Fall/Winter: Maintains structure; leaves may deepen in tone or bronze slightly

– Foundation plantings – low flowering hedges – woodland gardens – borders – Japanese and Asian-style gardens – mass plantings – shaded containers

– Evergreen, small, glossy, dark green leaves

– Forms a dense, compact canopy

– Leaves may turn slightly bronze in cold winter climates

– Bright crimson-red blooms, small and profuse

– Flowers are single, open, and form in dense clusters

– Very floriferous, creating a bold mass of color in mid to late spring

– One of the most striking evergreen azaleas for intense red color

– When: Immediately after flowering in spring

– How: Lightly prune to shape or remove dead/damaged wood

– Avoid cutting late in the season, which removes next year’s buds

– Requires consistent moisture, especially during establishment and blooming

– Soil should be moist but not soggy

– Water deeply at the root zone; avoid wetting foliage

– Mulch helps retain soil moisture and temperature

– Prefers partial shade

– Can tolerate full sun in cooler climates, but protection from hot afternoon sun in warmer zones improves performance

– Avoid deep shade which can reduce blooming

– Not harvested; used exclusively as an ornamental shrub

– No culinary or medicinal applications

– Use a slow-release, acid-loving plant fertilizer (formulated for azaleas) in early spring

– A light second feeding can be applied after bloom

– Avoid heavy fertilization or late-season feeding

– Self-pollinating but supports bee and insect pollinators

– Rarely forms seed pods; valued for floral display over reproduction

– Pieris japonica – shares soil and light preferences, blooms slightly earlier

– Ferns – soft, feathery contrast in shaded borders

– Heuchera, Brunnera – adds foliage texture and color

– Hosta – perfect for shaded settings with broad leaf contrast

– Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum) – for height, filtered light, and a layered look

– Camellia or Hydrangea macrophylla – for staggered blooming interest