Azalea
Common name
Azalea
Botanical name
Rhododendron hybrid
Variety
Formosa Purple
Zone
USDA Zone 8 (10°F) to USDA Zone 11 (40°F).
Light
Part sun
Height
8-10' (2.5-3 m)
Habit
Rounded
Feed
In spring
Water
1-2 times per week
Bloom Time
Spring-summer
Maintenance
Protect from winter winds
About
Flowering, broad-leaved shrub produces masses of spectacular flower clusters. Glossy foliage is evergreen. Beautiful at woodland's edge or as a specimen. Growth becomes more open in deeper shade. Prune in spring after flowering. Prefers rich, acid (sour) soil.
