Deciduous & Flowering Shrubs

Hino White azalea

Rhododendron 'Hino-white'

Azalea 'Hino White' is a low, dense evergreen shrub with single white flowers in spring. An older Puget Sound account records it as an early-blooming azalea, giving Southwest Washington gardeners a regional observation rather than a local performance guarantee. One nursery estimates a mature height and spread of about 3 feet; a separate ten-year record gives only 1 foot of height and describes a broader spreading habit. Allow room for that spread near a path or the front of a shrub bed. Choose a sheltered spot with dappled shade and acidic, moist but well-drained soil, especially where winter water can linger.

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At a glance

Mature height: About 3 ft
Mature spread: About 3 ft; spreading habit
Light: Dappled shade
Hardiness: Generally USDA zones 5–9

The right plant, the right place

Make room for something good.

Its low, dense form can fill the front of a shrub bed or a sheltered area beside a path. Leave room for the branches to spread.

Where to plant

Choose a sheltered site in dappled shade. The shrub has a spreading habit, so avoid crowding it even if it remains short for several years.

Through the seasons

Single white flowers appear in spring, with some reports placing bloom in April or May. The foliage remains evergreen.

Southwest Washington gardens

Give it a good start.

A Puget Sound grower's account records 'Hino White' as a low-growing, early-blooming azalea. Bloom timing may shift with the site and season.

Soil, drainage & water

Plant in acidic, moist but well-drained soil. Avoid standing winter water, and water during dry summer periods so the roots do not dry out.

A little care goes a long way

Growing well, season after season.

Check leaf undersides for lace bugs when pale stippling appears. A strong water spray can remove wingless nymphs; keep the shrub adequately watered to reduce stress.

Know what to look for

Common growing concerns.

Symptoms can have more than one cause. These notes are a starting point for observing your plant and improving its growing conditions.

Azalea lace bug

Azalea lace bug causes pale stippling or silvery leaves. Look for insects and dark spots beneath the leaves.

Help your plant thrive

Grow in shade with adequate water. Check leaf undersides early; a strong water spray can remove wingless nymphs.

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