Auburn Azaleas

Explore the Series

The Auburn Azalea Series includes early, peak-season, midseason and late-blooming selections that extend azalea color well beyond the traditional spring display.

In Auburn, many deciduous azaleas reach peak bloom in spring, though bloom timing varies by weather, location and growing conditions. Auburn Azalea selections were bred and selected to provide a longer season of color, with some plants blooming later into the growing season.

These native-derived deciduous azaleas may take several years to become established and reach their full garden potential, but mature plants can provide vivid flowers, seasonal interest and ecological value in Southern landscapes.

Early & peak-season bloomers

Explore the Auburn Azalea Series

These selections typically contribute to the spring display, bringing bright color to the garden during the traditional azalea season.
pink azalea flowers
Pat’s Pink
Soft pink flowers and spring color.
pink azalea flowers
Tiger
An Auburn-inspired selection with vivid seasonal color.
pink azalea flowers
Samford Sorbet
A named Auburn selection with multicolor appeal.
orange azalea flowers
Aubie
A bright Auburn-named selection connected to the series’ campus identity.
white pink and orange azalea flowers
Alabama Hybrid
A native-derived hybrid representing Alabama azalea diversity.
pink and orange azalea flowers
Peak Tricolor
A selection noted for varied flower color during peak bloom.
pale yellow azalea flowers
Lemon White Peak

A pale-flowered selection with soft yellow-white tones.

 

red azalea flowers
President’s Red
A red-flowering selection associated with Auburn’s campus landscape.

 

bright orange azalea flowers
War Eagle
A bold Auburn-named selection in the series.

 

Midseason & late-season bloomers
These selections typically contribute to the spring display, bringing bright color to the garden during the traditional azalea season.
bright red flowers
Baker Dean
A later-blooming Auburn Azalea selection.
bright red flowers
Hallawakee Hottie
A Rhododendron prunifolium selection with strong late-season interest.
bright pink flowers
Rouse’s Rose
A rose-colored selection honoring Auburn azalea breeding history.
pink and white flowers
Peachy Queen
A warm-toned selection with peach-colored blooms.
bright pink flowers
June Pink
A pink-flowering selection that helps extend the bloom season.
soft yellow flowers
Hallawakee Honey
A warm yellow-toned selection connected to the Hallawakee line.
white flowers
Hallawakee Snow
A Rhododendron arborescens selection with white flowers.
light yellow flowers
Alabama Azalea Hybrid
A native-derived hybrid connected to Alabama azalea diversity.
pink and yellow flowers
Late-season Rhododendron prunifolium Hybrid
A later-blooming hybrid that extends seasonal color.

Growing Auburn Azaleas

Auburn Azaleas reward patience. These native-derived deciduous azaleas may take several years to become established, reach their full growth rate and mature into major focal points in the landscape.

Once established, they offer vivid seasonal color, ecological value and a living connection to Auburn’s Arboretum. Because site conditions and care needs can vary, gardeners are encouraged to consult detailed azalea-growing resources or contact the Donald E. Davis Arboretum with specific questions.

Availability

Auburn Azaleas are available in limited quantities through seasonal Arboretum plant sales and select partner outlets. Because deciduous azaleas can be more challenging to propagate than evergreen azaleas, availability varies by season and production schedule.

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