- Formosa Azalea
Botanical name: Rhododendron indica
Average Size at Maturity: 4-8 ft in height and 4-8 ft in spread
Hardy zone: Zones 4-10
Bloom Time: Early spring, sometimes has a second bloom in the fall
Flower Color: Soft lavender/pink/magenta/purple
Foliage Color: Green
Growth Rate: Less than a foot a year
Pruning needs: Remove dead or diseased branches as needed. Light pruning to maintain a certain size or shape is safe at any time, but recommended after the first blooming cycle of the spring
Landscape Use: Mass planting, specimen, foundation plant, border, or hedge
Light Needs: Full sun to partial shade, minimum of 4 hours of sun a day
Special Feature: Showy spring flowers, attracts butterflies
Fertilizing needs: Apply a phosphate fertilizer before the first blooming period to encourage brighter flowers with longer blooming cycles
Water Needs: Provide supplementary watering 2-3 times a week during the first growing season. Drought tolerant once established
