Azalea Hinode Giri

Common Name:
Evergreen Azalea – Hinode Giri

Description:
Azalea ‘Hinode Giri’ is a compact, evergreen Kurume hybrid known for its mass of vivid crimson‑pink flowers in mid‑to‑late spring. Originating from early 20th-century Japanese selections by Ernest Wilson, this variety forms a dense, rounded mound adorned with narrow glossy leaves that may develop bronze‑red tones in colder months. Ideal for Melbourne’s climate, it thrives in part‑shade to filtered sun with moist, well‑drained, acidic soil enriched with organic matter. It is reliable and cold‑hardy, surviving light frost, and thanks to its low maintenance nature — including light post‑bloom pruning — is perfect for mixed borders, container plantings, hedges or mass displays. Its spring display is highly attractive to bees and butterflies.

Form:

• Shrub – Small / Medium evergreen mound

Mature Size:

• Height: 60–90 cm (approx. 60–75 cm in 10 years)

• Width: 60–90 cm

Aspect:

• Part Shade

• Full Sun (morning/filtered)

Flowering:

• Flowers in Spring

• Occasionally flowers early Summer

Flower Colour:

• Vibrant crimson‑pink flowers

Key Attributes:

• Evergreen

• Bee Attracting

• Suitable for Pots

• Suitable for Borders

• Excellent for Mass Plantings & Hedges

• Low Maintenance

• Cold-hardy to around –15 °C (USDA Zone 7)

• Rabbit Resistant

• Acid‑loving (ericaceous)

Toxicity:

• All parts are toxic to humans and pets if ingested

Companion Plants:

• Camellias – extend flowering interest and harmonize with foliage

• Rhododendrons – for layered evergreen structure

• Ferns – provide lush textural contrast in part shade

• Japanese maples – offer seasonal foliage interest and dappled shade