Formosa Hybrid Azalea is a big evergreen shrub with pink-lavender flowers. Grown in zones 6-9, it's a perfect addition to any garden.
The Formosa-Hybrid Azalea is a popular shrub that is known for its large, magenta flowers. It is a vigorous grower that can reach 6 to 8 feet tall and wide. The flowers bloom in early spring and are a popular source of nectar for butterflies and other pollinators.
Formosa Azalea prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is hardy in USDA zones 6 to 9. The plant can be susceptible to powdery mildew, so it is important to water the leaves from the bottom to prevent the disease.
Here are some of the benefits of Formosa-Hybrid Azalea:
- Large magenta flowers: The flowers are a large and magenta color and attract butterflies and other pollinators.
- Vigorous grower: The plant is a vigorous grower and can reach a mature size in a few years.
- Easy to care for: The shrub is relatively easy to care for.
- Hardy: The shrub is hardy in USDA zones 6 to 9.
- Drought tolerant: Once established, the shrub is drought tolerant.
Here are some additional tips for caring for Formosa-Hybrid Azalea:
- Mulch around the plant to help retain moisture and suppress weeds.
- Protect the plant from winter winds and cold.
- Water the plant deeply and regularly, especially during the first year after planting.
- Fertilize the plant in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
- Prune the plant in the late winter or early spring to remove dead, diseased, or crossing branches.
Note: The plant is shipped in its pot, firmly secured with several layers of clear tape, thereby avoiding any shuffling and moving during transit. The plant reaches you with minimal damage- very safe and secure. We have been shipping plants like this for several years (plant are sometimes shipped in smaller pots for safety and ease of shipping). Most plants go dormant in fall and winter and will lose most of their leaves - looking dead and dry - very normal. They will flush out in spring.
We cannot send ship some plants and some sizes to California due to restrictions placed by department of agriculture.
