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Red Formosa Azalea
The Red Formosa Azalea (Rhododendron indicum 'Formosa' - Red) is a stunning evergreen azalea variety known for its bright red, trumpet-shaped blooms. It is a cultivar of the Southern Indica azalea group, which thrives in warmer climates.
Features:
- Bloom Time: Spring, with occasional reblooming in summer or fall in mild climates.
- Flowers: Large, showy, red flowers with a trumpet-like shape.
- Foliage: Evergreen with dark green leaves.
- Size: Can grow 4-6 feet tall and wide.
- Growth Habit: Dense, bushy, and spreading.
- Light Needs: Partial shade to filtered sun; can tolerate some full sun in cooler climates.
- Soil Requirements: Well-drained, acidic soil with good moisture retention.
- Hardiness Zones: Typically grows well in USDA zones 7-9.
Care Tips:
- Watering: Keep soil moist but not waterlogged.
- Pruning: Light pruning after flowering helps maintain shape.
- Fertilizing: Use an acid-loving plant fertilizer in early spring and midsummer.
- Mulching: A layer of mulch helps retain moisture and maintain soil acidity.
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Description
The Red Formosa Azalea (Rhododendron indicum 'Formosa' - Red) is a stunning evergreen azalea variety known for its bright red, trumpet-shaped blooms. It is a cultivar of the Southern Indica azalea group, which thrives in warmer climates.
Features:
- Bloom Time: Spring, with occasional reblooming in summer or fall in mild climates.
- Flowers: Large, showy, red flowers with a trumpet-like shape.
- Foliage: Evergreen with dark green leaves.
- Size: Can grow 4-6 feet tall and wide.
- Growth Habit: Dense, bushy, and spreading.
- Light Needs: Partial shade to filtered sun; can tolerate some full sun in cooler climates.
- Soil Requirements: Well-drained, acidic soil with good moisture retention.
- Hardiness Zones: Typically grows well in USDA zones 7-9.
Care Tips:
- Watering: Keep soil moist but not waterlogged.
- Pruning: Light pruning after flowering helps maintain shape.
- Fertilizing: Use an acid-loving plant fertilizer in early spring and midsummer.
- Mulching: A layer of mulch helps retain moisture and maintain soil acidity.
