Is Formosa azalea deer resistant?

The Formosa Azalea is not deer resistant.

How tall does an azalea get?

The Formosa Azalea gets 6-8 ft tall at maturity.

When's the best time to transplant an azalea?

The best time to transplant an Azalea is in the Spring.

How do you take care of an azalea tree?

Azalea prefer full sun to partial shade and is somewhat cold hardy but cannot withstand freezing temperatures. Semi drought tolerant once established. Has an upright growth habit and is a great choice for foundation planting.

How cold hardy are Formosa azaleas?

Although they can withstand some cold temperatures, they can't withstand freezing weather.

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If you are looking to really ‘wow’ with your landscape, look no further. The Lavender Formosa Azalea Shrub will have neighbors and guests alike in awe with its luxurious blooms! Our favorite azalea variety.

The Azalea Formosa Lavender features rich, lavender-pink blossoms with darker accented blotches that are large and showy. This evergreen shrub will bloom early spring to midseason on tall, upright plants. Sometimes a second flower bud will appear in early fall with fragrant red flowers. The large evergreen foliage of the plant will have colored blooms covering the deep dark green color to contrast nicely.

This fast-growing azalea bush is not deciduous and will keep its deep pink blossoms until the first frost. It is a spreading type plant that spreads from seed pods and can be planted in dappled shade. Its fast growth rate makes it very versatile to grow!

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Botanical Name

Azalea indica 'Formosa'

Sunlight
Partial Sun / Partial Shade

Flower Color
Pink, purple

Foliage Color
Green

Mature Width
4-6 ft

Mature Height
6-8 ft

Growing Zones 7, 8, 9, 10

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12/08/2020

Debra H.

Plant came packaged well with nice full branches and leaves. Will have to wait until next year to see the blooms.

Formosa Azalea Shrub

06/20/2022

Perfect Plants

We are thrilled when we get reviews like this, Debra. Happy to hear your Formosa Azalea Shrub is thriving. Smell you later!

05/04/2020

Karie

Perfect Plants is awesome!! All of my plants arrived safe and beautiful! Any time I had to contact the responses w/ quickness! Will definitely purchase again.

Formosa Azalea Shrub

06/19/2022

Perfect Plants

Thank you for your feedback, Karie. We are overjoyed everything worked out with your new Formosa Azalea Shrub.

03/23/2020

Donald L.

We received our plants in only 2 days, they were expertly packaged and delivered undamaged. We planted them a day or two later. Couldn't be happier.

Formosa Azalea Shrub

06/19/2022

Perfect Plants

We are thrilled to hear how well everything went with your Formosa Azalea Shrub order, Donald. Happy planting!

07/07/2019

Carol C.

Formosa Azalea Shrub

06/18/2022

Perfect Plants

We appreciate your 5-star rating regarding our Formosa Azalea Shrub, Carol. Hope you're doing well.

04/03/2018

Jerry S.

We live in north GA and the I always saw the Azaleas blooming around town. Found these plants and called to ask for photo. Nikki was great help and we ordered 10 for our front entrance. Plants were packaged well just as Nikki said they would be. Overall good shopping experience.

Formosa Azalea Shrub

06/18/2022

Perfect Plants

Hi Jerry! Thank you for your kind words. We are overjoyed to hear how well everything with Nikki regarding your Formosa Azalea Shrub order. We truly appreciate your business. Take care!

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