Southern Tradition Plants ™ is our best selections of tried and true plants and trees that have become a staple landscape plant in zones 7-11.
There are many things in the South that are a staple in this area, awesome seafood, great country music, and Southern Indica Azaleas! 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.
If 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.
Care
Azaleas require liitle maitanence other than some cosmetic pruning. We recommend do all ashaping before July 11th so the plant can re-grow and set bloom buds. Fetilize in early spring after the threat of frost, with our HICOTE 19-4-12 360-day slow release fetilizer. with elements.
Formosa Azalea | Rhododendron indica hybrid ‘Formosa
A true eye-catching selection, Formosa may be the most popular of all the varieties of Indica Azaleas. This handsome evergreen Azalea has dark green leaves and large 3” lavender-pink or magenta flowers that emerge in early spring. When in bloom the entire body of the plant is completely covered making a wonderful statement. At maturity, Formosa can reach 6-8’ tall and wide, so planning its location in critical for garden success. Indica Azalea are not like other varieties, as they tend to be easier to grow and maintain with little or no issues, such as roots diseases and fungal problems. Always prune your Azaleas before July 11th so they can set bloom buds for the following spring.
Plant Highlight
- Growing Zone: 4-9
- Plant Brand: The Plant Factory Choice
- Botanical Name: Rhododendron indica hybrid ‘Formosa’
- Foliage Color: Dark Green
- Flower Color: Lavender-pink, magenta
- Flower Fragrance: Slight
- Fall Color: No
- Type: Evergreen
- Mature Height: 6-8’
- Mature Width: 6-8’
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Exposure: Sun, part shade
- Soil Needs: Moist well drained, acid type
- Water Needs: Occasionally during drought
- Pruning Needs: Shape before July 11th
- Grown by The Plant Factory
- Pollinator Friendly: Yes
- Deer Resistant: Yes
- Pet Friendly: No
- Reblooming: No
- Cold and Heat Tolerant: Yes
George L. Tabor | Rhododendron indica hybrid George L. Tabor
If Lavender or White isn’t your thing, we have a third option of excellence in the Indica family. George L. Tabor has such a distinct color pattern you might want one just because! A 3” orchid like pink flower with a darker pink flecked throat is a one-of-a-kind bicolor Azalea. Like its other counter parts, George L. Tabor has dark green leaves and a robust bloom cycle in the spring that covers more than all of the plant. George L. Tabor has great texture and will do well in most soils, if not too wet, and can tolerate some drought conditions. Use as a stand-alone specimen or cover unwanted areas with this super evergreen hedge plant.
Plant Highlight
- Growing Zone: 8-10
- Plant Brand: The Plant Factory Choice
- Botanical Name: Rhododendron indica hybrid George L. Tabor
- Foliage Color: Dark Green
- Flower Color: Orchid Pink with Dark pink throat
- Flower Fragrance: Slight
- Fall Color: No
- Type: Evergreen
- Mature Height: 6-8’
- Mature Width: 6-8’
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Exposure: Sun, part shade
- Soil Needs: Moist well drained, acid type
- Water Needs: Occasionally during drought
- Pollinator Friendly: Yes
- Resistant: Deer
- Pruning Needs: Shape before July 11th
- Grown by The Plant Factory
Mrs. G.G. Gerbing | Rhododendron 'Mrs. G.G. Gerbing'
If you’re looking for a pure color theme in your garden and what clean landscape, then Mrs. G.G. Gerbing is the choice! Dense 3” large white flower- clusters cover this amazing Azalea. Dark green leaves make the pure white flowers pop with color making an outstanding show form far away. Mrs. G.G. Gerbing will grow to 6-8’ tall and wide at maturity and can take sun and drought conditions very well. These characteristics make it a top prospect for specimen and border-hedging projects.
Plant Highlight
- Growing Zone: 4-9
- Plant Brand: The Plant Factory Choice
- Botanical Name: Rhododendron indica hybrid Mrs. G.G. Gerbing
- Foliage Color: Dark Green
- Flower Color: White
- Flower Fragrance: Slight
- Fall Color: No
- Type: Evergreen
- Mature Height: 6-8’
- Mature Width: 6-8’
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Exposure: Sun, part shade
- Soil Needs: Moist well drained, acid type
- Water Needs: Occasionally during drought
- Pollinator Friendly: Yes
- Resistant: Deer
- Pruning Needs: Shape before July 11th
- Grown by The Plant Factory
Ordering
Our 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.
Shipping
The 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.
Summer- Above 95 degrees | Winter- Below 34 degrees
Note: We put pictures and videos on our site to best represent our products, as an example of our quality as a grower. You may, however receive a smaller or larger plant than pictured depending on the season you buy. You may or may not get a plant blooming as shown on our site. We usually trim off blooms because they do not ship well. Your purchase of our plants should be considered an investment in your future garden and enjoy the process of growing it to its full potential.
