Create a dramatic spring display with large lavender flowers and a substantial evergreen shrub suited to larger landscapes. Formosa Azalea develops an upright habit with narrow dark green foliage and clusters of rich pink flowers marked by a darker blotch. Its mature size makes it useful as a flowering screen, background shrub, or large foundation planting. Growing Guide Sun Exposure: Part Sun USDA Hardiness Zones: 7 - 9 (hardy to 0०F) Mature Height: 6 feet–8 feet Mature Width: 6 feet–8 feet Spacing: 7 feet Soil: Acidic, rich, well-drained soil Water Needs: Moderate Growth Rate: Moderate Plant Details Botanical Name: Rhododendron 'Formosa' Common Name: Formosa Azalea Plant Type: Evergreen Shrub Bloom Color: Pink Season of Interest: Spring, Year-Round Foliage: Evergreen Growth Habit: Tall and Upright Pollinator Friendly: Yes Key Features Large rich lavender flowers Distinctive darker flower blotch Tall upright habit Evergreen foliage Attracts pollinators Excellent for larger landscape spaces Landscape Uses Flowering screens Large foundation plantings Mixed shrub borders Background plantings Pollinator gardens Planting & Care Tips Plant in acidic, rich, well-drained soil. Provide partial sun. Water regularly during establishment. Prune shortly after flowering to manage size if needed. Companion Plants Camellia sasanqua 'Shishi Gashira' Aucuba japonica 'Picturata' Liriope muscari 'Big Blue' Please Note: Our photos represent the variety you will receive. Because plants are living products, size and fullness may vary naturally with the season and stage of growth, while remaining true to the variety shown.
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