Name: Rhododendron 'Formosa' (Formosa Purple Lavender Azalea)

Average Landscape Size: 3–6 ft tall × 3–4 ft wide; upright, vigorous habit (can reach 6 ft tall × 3–4 ft wide unpruned)

Sun Requirements: Partial shade to partial sun; morning sun with afternoon shade preferred

Water Needs: Moderate; consistent moisture preferred, good drainage essential

Deer Resistance: Moderate

Cold Hardiness: USDA Zones 7–9; evergreen in Houston-area winters

Fertilization & Pruning: Acid-loving plant food in spring; prune immediately after flowering

Detailed Description: Here's your spectacular Formosa Purple Lavender Azalea in a perfect 3-gallon size! Most homeowners maintain these at 3–6 feet tall and 3–4 feet wide, though they can reach 6 feet tall by 3–4 feet wide if left to grow naturally – this is one of the larger azaleas! What makes Formosa incredible? Those massive purple-lavender blooms are some of the largest you'll see on any azalea, and they completely cover the plant each spring. Here in our area, it's a vigorous grower that's perfect when you need a substantial privacy screen or backdrop plant. The evergreen foliage provides year-round structure to your landscape. In winter, expect it to remain completely evergreen through our Houston-area climate, maintaining its lush green appearance all season long!