Azalea Formosa

Formosa Azalea is an upright hybrid evergreen shrub with narrow dark green leaves.  The clusters of large rich lavender flowers with a dark blotch begin to bloom in spring.  Cold winters may freeze the flower buds and reduce bloom come spring, and leaves may experience winter burn.  A very versatile plant that prefers partial sun with acidic rich, well-drained soils.  Azaleas are excellent pollination and butterfly attractors.  Formosa are very sun tolerant and can take near full sun. Type:  Shrub Height:  6' - 8' Spread:  6’ - 8’ Spacing:  7’ USDA Hardiness Zone:  7 - 9 (hardy to 0०F) Culture:  Part Sun Bloom Color:  Purple Season of Interest:  Spring, Year-Round MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance.  Moderate water needs, properly drained soils is a must to avoid root rot.  Mulch helps to keep roots from drying out. Keep away from drip lines of the walnut family. Acidify soils as needed (PH range of 5 to 6.5) Southern climates with excessive humidity are more prone to powdery mildew, twig blights, and rust.  Azaleas are prone to many diseases and pest problems, but the proper environment and care should negate most of them. LANDSCAPE USES:   Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Wildlife Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Foundational Plantings, Hedges, and Containers. COMPANION PLANTS: Azalea , Japanese Maple, Camellia IMAGE: KimonBerlin, 'Formosa', Formosa azalea (9057309365), CC BY-SA 2.0 *As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.