Azalea 'Hino Crimson' | Red Evergreen Azalea Shrub | Spring Blooming Rhododendron | 1 Gallon Live Plant

Azalea 'Hino Crimson' is a compact, evergreen azalea prized for its spectacular display of brilliant crimson-red flowers that blanket the shrub each spring. This cold-hardy Rhododendron hybrid forms a naturally rounded mound of deep green foliage, providing year-round structure and vibrant seasonal color.

Perfect for woodland gardens, foundation plantings, borders, and containers, 'Hino Crimson' thrives in partial shade with rich, acidic, well-drained soil. Its dense growth habit and reliable spring blooms make it one of the most popular dwarf evergreen azaleas for landscapes large and small.

Easy to grow and low maintenance, this pollinator-friendly shrub attracts butterflies and bees while providing lasting beauty in shade gardens. Whether planted as a specimen, mass planting, or colorful hedge, Hino Crimson Azalea delivers dependable spring color year after year.

Key Features

• Botanical Name: Rhododendron 'Hino Crimson'
• Common Name: Hino Crimson Azalea
• Life Cycle: Evergreen to Semi-Evergreen Shrub
• Flower Color: Bright Crimson Red
• Foliage: Deep Green
• Bloom Season: Spring
• Height: 2–4 feet
• Spread: 3–5 feet
• Growth Habit: Compact, Rounded
• Light Requirements: Partial Shade to Full Shade
• Water Needs: Moderate
• Hardiness Zones: USDA 6–9
• Characteristics: Evergreen, Pollinator Friendly, Low Maintenance, Cold Hardy

Perfect For

• Foundation plantings
• Woodland gardens
• Shade gardens
• Mixed shrub borders
• Cottage gardens
• Containers
• Accent shrubs
• Mass plantings

Planting Partners

• Rhododendrons
• Camellias
• Pieris japonica
• Hostas
• Ferns
• Hydrangeas
• Heuchera
• Japanese Holly

Care Tips

Plant in acidic, organically rich, well-drained soil. Keep soil evenly moist, especially during establishment. Mulch annually to conserve moisture and protect shallow roots. Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and encourage healthy growth.