While the South adores many flowers in the spring, there’s no flower quite like theazalea.
The park’s two 120-foot-deep ravines feature Whitewater Branch, a spring-fed creek that runs through their base.
Their azalea bloom period runs from late December to March each year.
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Their garden blooms typically peak in February.
Because the park features different azalea varieties, their bloom times are rolling and they peak at different times.
The Glenn Dale Hillside is typically the area with the most blooms and variety of azaleas.
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The peak blooming time for the azaleas at the National Arboretum occurs sometime between mid-April and early May.
Each March, guests can enjoy blooms from over 250,000 azaleas across the garden’s grounds.
The azaleas' bloom time can also vary depending on the weather conditions.
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Head to the Overlook Azalea Garden and the Callaway Brothers Azalea Bowl to see thousands of azaleas in bloom.
Visit the Peace Garden Room for Children and the Rosen Carolina Terrace for the annual azalea display.
See native South Carolina azaleas as well as popular Japanese varieties.
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Typical bloom time is March and April.
More than 75,000 azaleas grow throughout the property.
In addition, the garden’s 60,000 spring bulbs are a sight to behold.
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The gardens are part of the areas annualazalea festivalevery spring.
The propertys 8,000 acres include six formal and informal gardens.
The azalea collection began in 1930 as a personal collection of Chauncey Beadle, the estates horticulturist.
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The plants were rehomed to Biltmore in 1940.
biltmore.com/visit/biltmore-estate/gardens-grounds, One Lodge Street, Asheville, NC 28803
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The lush, naturalistic landscapes of Airlie Gardens have been open to the public since 1999.Credit:LISA CORSON
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