Rhododendron, Azalea
Rhododendron 'Formosa'

Family: Ericaceae (er-ek-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Rhododendron (roh-do-DEN-dron)
Cultivar: Formosa

Height

Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Hardiness
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Danger
Sun to Partial Shade

Bloom Color
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Time
Fuchsia (red-purple)

Foliage
Blooms repeatedly

Other details
Evergreen

Seed Collecting

Category
From semi-hardwood cuttings

Patent Information

Foliage Color
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed

Bloom Characteristics

Water Requirements

Where to Grow