Formosa Azalea

Formosa Azalea

5 Gallon
$49.00
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Formosa Azalea

Rhododendron indica 'Formosa'

A large, heat-tolerant evergreen azalea for a dramatic display of vivid magenta-pink spring flowers.

$49.00
Container sizeSize guide 5 Gallon

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Description

Formosa Azalea is a classic, large-growing Southern Indica hybrid known for its spectacular, large, vivid magenta-pink flowers. It blooms with great abundance in mid-spring, creating a bold, tropical-looking display. This robust, fast-growing shrub can become quite large, making it ideal for use as a striking specimen, an informal flowering screen, or planted in mass for dramatic landscape impact.

  • Large, Vivid Magenta Flowers: Produces huge trusses of big, frilled, bright magenta-pink flowers that make a powerful visual statement.

  • Fast-Growing & Large: A vigorous grower that can quickly reach 6-8 feet tall and wide, forming a substantial presence.

  • Heat Tolerant: As a Southern Indica hybrid, it is better adapted to the heat of the southern US (including Zone 9a) than many other types.

  • Makes a Dramatic Specimen: Its size and flower power make it perfect as a standalone focal point in a lawn or large border.

  • Requires Space: Due to its potential size, plant it where it has room to mature without constant pruning.

Quick Facts

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  • Mature height: 6–8 ft
  • Mature spread: 6–8 ft

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  • Features:Small, lance-shaped, leathery leaves with glossy green surface, turning rich wine-red in winter. Drenched in profuse clusters of funnel-shaped, single-form rose-pink flowers blooming en masse in spring. Evergreen shrub with an upright, stately rounded form.
  • Light Needs: Full shade to morning sun only
  • Soil Requirement: Requires acidic soil (pH 4.5–5.5)
  • Growth & Care:Moderate growth rate. Fertilize with azalea/camellia-specific formula in early spring.
  • Landscape Uses:Exceptional for woodland margins, shaded privacy screens, foundation accents, and extra-large containers.

Faqs

Q: How much sun can it handle?
A: It performs best with morning sun and afternoon shade or dappled light all day. It can tolerate more sun than many azaleas but still requires protection from intense afternoon heat.

Q: When should it be pruned?
A: Prune, if necessary, immediately after flowering to control size and shape. Avoid late summer or fall pruning, as this will remove next year's flower buds.

📍 Primary Delivery Area · San Francisco Bay Area

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San Francisco Bay Area is our primary local delivery market. Victory Nursery also serves additional California markets and selected extended delivery areas by arrangement.

Regular local delivery: San Francisco, Peninsula, South Bay, East Bay, Marin, Tracy / Mountain House and surrounding service areas.

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