🌿 Azalea Formosa “Pink” (Rhododendron indicum)

Proving that there’s an azalea for every garden, the Pink Formosa is one of the most versatile and sun-tolerant azaleas you can grow. Its bold, lavender-pink flowers are splashed with darker blotchy accents, making it a true showstopper in early to mid-spring. Even when not in bloom, its evergreen foliage provides year-round form and texture.

This large, upright azalea can grow up to 8 feet tall, but it can also be maintained at a more compact 4–5 feet with pruning. Perfect for hedges, borders, or as a stand-alone specimen, the Pink Formosa is both beautiful and dependable — and a favorite of hummingbirds.

🌸 Flowers & Foliage

• Bloom Color: Lavender-pink with darker blotchy accents

• Bloom Season: Early to mid-spring

• Foliage: Evergreen, providing year-round structure

• Wildlife: Attracts hummingbirds

🌱 Plant Details

• Type: Evergreen shrub

• Mature Size: 6–8 ft. tall × 4–6 ft. wide (can be pruned smaller)

• Growth Habit: Upright and bushy

• Exposure: Full sun to partial sun (more tolerant than most azaleas)

• Soil: Rich, acidic, well-drained

• Water Needs: Deep and regular watering the first season; keep evenly moist after established

• USDA Zones: 8–9

• Maintenance: Low to moderate — prune and fertilize after blooming

🌟 Why We Love It

• Big, bold flowers that light up the garden in spring

• Sun-tolerant compared to most azaleas

• Evergreen foliage keeps the landscape green year-round

• Attracts hummingbirds for extra life and movement

• Versatile landscaping uses — borders, screens, foundation plantings, or cottage/woodland gardens

⚠️ Note: Like most azaleas, the Pink Formosa is toxic to pets and humans if ingested.

✅ Level To Leaf Tip: Add mulch around the base to protect its shallow roots and keep soil cool. With pruning right after bloom, you can shape it to fit your garden perfectly.