Rhododendron, Azalea 'Hino Crimson'

Rhododendron

Family
Ericaceae (er-ek-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Rhododendron (roh-do-DEN-dron)
Synonym
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
Danger
Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Color
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Time
Fuchsia (red-purple)
Foliage
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Other details
Evergreen
Seed Collecting
Category
From semi-hardwood cuttings
Patent Information
Foliage Color
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Wilmington, Delaware

Dacula, Georgia

Marietta, Georgia

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Portland, Oregon

Knoxville, Tennessee

Newport News, Virginia

Oakton, Virginia

Alderwood Manor, Washington

Brier, Washington

Seattle, Washington

Sequim, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

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Kalamazoo, MI | September 2009 | positive

I've been growing this plant for 20 yrs. It is a dependable bloomer, however buds can be blasted in colder-than- average winters in zone 5.

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