About This Product
Botanical Name: Rhododendron indica 'Formosa', 'Phoenicia'
Common Name: Formosa Azalea
A large, evergreen shrub with dense green foliage and a broad, rounded habit. Large magenta-pink spring flowers create a strong display in shaded borders, screens, and foundation plantings. This Southern Indica type is vigorous and long-lived in mild climates. Performs best with acidic, well-drained organic soil, mulch, and regular moisture.
USDA Zone: Zones 8 - 9
Sunset Zone: Zones 8, 9, 14 - 24
Mature Height: 6 - 8 feet
Mature Width: 6 - 8 feet
Light Needs: Filtered Sun, Partial Sun
Water Needs: Regular