Southern Indica azaleas come in a variety of brilliant colors, such as the magenta purple Formosa and the burgundy flowers of Red Formosa (also called Dixie Beauty).

‘Formosa’ and ‘George L. Taber’ Southern Indica azaleas are found liberally at their 6- to 8-foot height. Both staples in the azalea arena wear deep tonal speckling on half the petals, but ...

The Conversation Piece azalea (Rhododendron Conversation Piece) is the first Louisiana Super Plants selection to be promoted for the fall 2012 season.

Q. We have two groups of 5-year-old Formosa azaleas. One group in a fairly sunny east bed was doing well, but this year the leaves began to yellow even though we fertilized, mulched and watered ...

If ever there was a plant that has shown itself to be a reliable performer in Louisiana landscapes, it’s the Southern Indica azalea — one of the AgCenter’s 2025 Super Plant picks.

A: The best time to prune is just after the plants have flowered. I've seen old specimens of traditional Formosa azaleas cut back to just above ground level, and they've rejuvenated. But it's best ...

Q: I planted several Indica azaleas 20 years ago, including 'Formosa,' 'Mrs. G.G. Gerbing,' 'Judge Soloman' and 'George Taber.' The blooms have been spectacular for years. However, after droughts ...

Azaleas in bloom are a sure sign that spring has arrived. Azaleas have been in bloom for several weeks providing beautiful displays of color. Because they come in an assortment of colors and sizes ...

Plant Doctor: You can have azaleas in Central Florida but they’re going to take work The Formosa azalea is among the Southern Indian varieties that appear to grow best in Central Florida.

Azaleas light up gardens in spring with a profusion of colors. They are easy to grow, come in a wide range of colors and if you choose your varieties carefully, you can have blooms from late ...

Plantings under the shifting shade of pine trees resemble large Formosa azaleas when in bloom. Like azaleas, they prefer acid soil with some organic matter and good drainage.

QUESTION: The Formosa azaleas I planted promptly curled their leaves and died. Other miniature types have done much better. What could have been the problem? ANSWER: Most likely the larger plants ...