{"product_id":"formosa-indica-azalea","title":"Formosa Indica Azalea","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSouthern Indica Family of Azaleas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSouthern Tradition Plants\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e™\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eis our best selections of tried and true plants and trees that have become a staple landscape plant in zones 7-11. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Highlights:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowing Zone: 7-10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant Brand: The Plant Factory Choice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBotanical Name: Rhododendron indica hybrid 'Formosa'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoliage Color: Dark Green\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlower Color: Lavender-pink, magenta\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlower Fragrance: Slight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFall Color: No\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Evergreen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMature Height: 6-8'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMature Width: 6-8'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowth Rate: Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExposure: Sun, part shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil Needs: Moist well drained, acid type\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater Needs: Occasionally during drought  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePruning Needs: Shape before July 11\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrown by The Plant Factory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Highlights:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePollinator Friendly: Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeer Resistant: Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePet Friendly: No\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReblooming: No\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCold and Heat Tolerant: Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are many things in the South that are a staple in this area, awesome seafood, great country music, and \u003cstrong\u003eSouthern Indica Azaleas\u003c\/strong\u003e! Almost every homestead in the deep south has had an Indica Azalea planted in the landscape or does. One of my favorite memories as a child playing hide-and-go-seek was nestling down in a big ole Formosa bush, never being found. There has also been a many Mason Jars filled with Indica Azalea blooms that adorned dinner tables across the region in the spring. That's what makes plants and trees so special, the memories that accompany them, whether a big ole Magnolia tree you could climb to the top or the breath-taking beauty of a southern tradition plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're looking to fill a void or want to create an evergreen hedge that blooms during the spring, you need to take a hard look at Southern Indica Azaleas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Purple Formosa' Azalea | Rhododendron indica hybrid 'Formosa\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Purple Formosa Azalea is a big evergreen azalea of the Southern Indica Family. Throughout the spring, it produces a good number of 2 1\/2\" - 3\" diameter rich light to medium purple-lavender colored flowers, and it is also known to produce smaller, shorter, sporadic \"spurts\" of blooms throughout the fall season. 'Purple Formosa' has a more strong, upright growth habit than most of the other Azaleas we grow.....but is frequently kept at a range of heights with periodic pruning.  When mature, the foliage is evergreen and very dark green in color - younger growth and leaves are a lighter shade of green, progressing to a deeper shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOrdering:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur processing time usually is 1-3 days after receiving the order. Orders taken after 4:00 pm on Wednesday through Sunday will be shipped the following Monday.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Plant Factory, Inc. offers the very best shipping processes to ensure quick, safe, and near-perfect results every time. Cold and heat may deter your order temporarily until it is safe to receive and plant your plants\/trees in your area. At our discretion, we will hold order till the threat is gone ensuring you with the healthiest- viable product ordered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003eSummer\/Winter Shipping Restrictions – Summer above 95 degrees | Winter - Below 34 degrees\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003eJust a heads up! We share pictures and videos on our site to showcase our products and highlight the quality of our growing process. However, depending on the season you purchase, you can receive a plant that is smaller or larger than what is presented. There's a chance you might see a plant blooming like the one on our site, but it's not guaranteed. We often trim off blooms since they don't travel well. When you buy our plants, think of it as a wonderful investment in your future garden! Enjoy the journey of nurturing them to their fullest potential. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes Plant Factory Direct a great option?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe grow our plants right here at our nursery! Our knowledgeable staff uses top-notch horticultural practices to make sure our plants are healthy and of the highest quality. We choose your plants with the same care and thoughtfulness as if we were picking them for ourselves. We aim to go above and beyond what our customers expect. 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