Azalea 'Hino Crimson' is a low growing evergreen azalea known for its fiery red blooms that cover the plant in early to mid spring. With dense foliage and compact form, it creates striking mass plantings and evergreen structure in the landscape year round.
Height & Spread: 2 - 3 ft x 3 - 4 ft
Bloom Time: Early to mid spring
Light Requirements: Part sun to dappled shade
Soil Preference: Moist, acidic, well drained soil
Watering Needs: Moderate; prefers consistent moisture
Deer Resistance: Vulnerable to deer browsing
Native Status
This cultivar belongs to the Kurume azaleas, which originate from hybrid breeding programs involving East Asian species.
WILDLIFE & INSECTS
Bees
- Draws early pollinators such as bumblebees and mason bees to its vivid red flowers.
Spacing & Landscape Use
Spacing Recommendations
- Space 3 - 4 ft apart for ground hugging coverage and cohesive massing.
Landscape Placement
- Best used in borders, foundations, and low hedging where evergreen texture and spring color are valued. Works well in Japanese or woodland garden designs.
Companion Plants
- Heuchera villosa 'Autumn Bride' - Adds light green foliage texture beneath and around azaleas.
- Leucothoe fontanesiana - Offers evergreen arching leaves and bronzy new growth.
- Rhododendron 'PJM' - Provides structure and seasonally staggered bloom to pair with low azaleas.
- Camellia japonica - Contributes late winter blooms and upright evergreen contrast.
- Aucuba japonica - Adds glossy, bold variegated leaves and shade tolerance.