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Clusters of ruby-red blooms smother Azalea japonica ‘Hino-crimson’ in late spring, transforming the deep green foliage of this hardy Japanese Azalea into a blaze of fiery colour.Winner of several awards including an RHS Award of Garden Merit, Azalea japonica ‘Hino-crimson’ adds a showy blast colour to your garden with its vibrant, tropical-looking flowers. Low-growing evergreen foliage provides year-round interest, structure, and colour, turning beautiful shades of red and orange in autumn.Perfect for large containers or the middle to front of a woodland border or rockery. H&S 90cm.Azaleas grow best in dappled shade in well-drained soil which has an acidic pH level. Add ericaceous compost to the planting hole and mulch the base of your plants in autumn with leaf mould or pine needles. Ensure soil remains moist, especially during dry periods.Azalea japonica ‘Hino-crimson’ has an RHS hardiness rating of H5.
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Key Information
| Latin Name | Azalea japonica ‘Hino-crimson’ |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Rhododendron |
| Hardiness | H5 (-10 to -15°C) |
| Colour | Red |
| Format | 8cm Pots |
| Position | Full-Sun, Part-Shade, Part-Sun |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height in Maturity (m) | 0.90 m |
| Spread in Maturity (m) | 0.90 |
| AGM | Yes |
| Soil Conditions | Clay Loam Sand |
| Soil Acidity | Acid |
| Aspect | East-facing, South-facing, West-facing |
| Drought Tolerant | Yes |
| Good for pots | Yes |
| Good for Rockeries | Yes |
| Good for wildlife | Yes |
| Good for pollinators | Yes |
| Good for groundcover | Yes |
