Name: Rhododendron 'Formosa' (Formosa Red/Magenta 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 show-stopping Formosa Red/Magenta 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. What makes this Formosa incredible? Those massive red-magenta blooms are absolutely breathtaking – when this plant blooms in spring, it stops traffic! Here in our area, it's a vigorous grower that creates the most dramatic color display you can imagine. Perfect for focal points or anywhere you want serious visual impact. The evergreen foliage provides structure year-round. In winter, expect it to remain completely evergreen through our Houston-area climate, keeping that substantial green backdrop all season long!