Rhododendron x obtusum 'Hinodegire'
Kurume Azalea, Hiryu Azalea
Family: Ericaceae Heath
| Type | Shrub |
| USDA Hardiness range | 6A - 8A |
| Exposure | Partial shade or partial sun |
| Bloom color | Lavender, red |
| Bloom time | Spring and Fall |
| Water needs | Moist |
| Landscape uses | Border, foundation, massing, specimen, woodland garden |
| Height | 24" to 4' / 60cm to 1.20m |
| Spread | 36" to 6' / 90cm to 1.80m |
| Growth rate | Slow |
| Persistence | Evergreen |
| Leaf color | Green |
| Fruit color | Brown |
| Soil pH requirements | Acidic, neutral |
| Soil type | Sandy, clay, loamy |
| Form | Rounded |