Formosa

Rhododendron 'Formosa'

Formosa blooms from April through May.

Bloom time

Apr–May

Hardiness

Zones 7–9

Sun

Part shade

Water

Moderate water

Mature size

1.8 m × 1.5 m

Type

Shrub

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Bloom calendar

When Formosa is typically in flower across the year.

Growing Formosa

Plant it in part shade. It prefers moderate water. It is hardy in USDA zones 7–9. Expect it to reach about 1.8 m tall and 1.5 m wide at maturity, in roughly 4 years.

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