Red Formosa Azalea – Rhododendron indicum Live Plant | 1 Quart Size | Ships in Fabric Grow Bag | Evergreen Flowering Shrub | Shade Garden Favorite

Enhance your landscape with the bold beauty of the Red Formosa Azalea, a vigorous Southern Indica hybrid celebrated for its large, brilliant red spring blooms and lush evergreen foliage. This hardy shrub is known for its excellent sun tolerance and reliable performance, making it a popular choice for shade gardens, woodland landscapes, foundation plantings, hedges, and large containers. Its glossy dark green leaves provide year-round interest, while a light pruning after flowering helps maintain its attractive shape. This healthy live plant is grown in a 1-quart container and ships in a fabric grow bag for safe delivery. Customers in select western states will receive their plant bareroot inside the grow bag. You will receive a healthy plant similar in size and condition to the one shown in the listing photos.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Red Formosa Azalea plant
✔️ Size: 1 Quart plant
✔️ Shipped in a fabric grow bag (not a plastic nursery pot)
✔️ Healthy, rooted plant
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Red Formosa Azalea
Botanical Name: Rhododendron indicum 'Red Formosa' (Southern Indica Hybrid)
Plant Type: Evergreen flowering shrub
Growth Stage: Young live plant
Sun Requirements: Partial sun to partial shade
Soil: Acidic, fertile, well-draining soil rich in organic matter
Watering: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged
Mature Height: 6–8 feet
Mature Width: 4–6 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate to fast
USDA Zones: 7–9
Container Friendly: Yes

💡 Care Tip: After arrival, keep your azalea in a protected, shaded location for a few days before transplanting. Use acidic soil and apply mulch to help retain moisture. Lightly prune after the spring bloom to encourage dense growth and maintain its shape. Flowering at the time of purchase cannot be guaranteed.