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Hino Crimson vs. Hinodegiri Azaleas: Understanding the Difference Between a Hybrid and Its Parent

Q: Is there a difference between Hino Crimson red azalea and Hinodegiri red azalea? I read Hino Crimson is a "sport of" Hinodegiri but am not sure what that means.

Hino Crimson is actually a hybrid of Hinodegiri (Rhododendron obtusum) crossed with R. amoenum. Hinodegiri is known for tiny leaves and larger red flowers covering it in spring. They are not the same but very similar.

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