Autumn Debutante Encore Azalea

The Autumn Debutante® is an intermediate-sized Encore® Azalea that produces a great show of soft-pink single form blooms with a splash of dark pink freckles down the throat in spring summer and fall. The beautiful blooms contrast nicely against the dark lustrous green foliage. The Autumn Debutante is cold hardy down to USDA zone 6b. Encore® Azaleas are known for their ability to tolerate full sun better than traditional azaleas, so make sure to plant them in a location that will receive 4-6 hours of direct sunlight, with some shade during the afternoon heat. Autumn Debutante is great for planting in the landscape or in container gardens and will perform best in slightly acidic well-drained garden soil. Apply a slow-release granular fertilizer in spring.

Supplementary Reading:

How and When to Fertilize Encore Azaleas

When Do Encore Azaleas Bloom?

When to Prune Encore Azaleas

The Encore Azalea Buyer's Guide