Stunning Biltmore Estate Azaleas

Are you an azalea lover? Check out these stunning varieties grown on the grounds of the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina.

By: Felicia Feaster

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Biltmore Estate Azaleas

The 15-acre Biltmore Estate azalea garden began in 1940 when estate superintendent Chauncey Beadle bequeathed his entire collection of azaleas—which he referred to as his children and considered the definitive American shrub—to the estate.

Hiryu Azalea

Hiryu (Rhododendron obstusum) is a heritage azalea often found in older gardens and like most azaleas, prefers well-drained soil.

Chinese Rhododendron

Chinese Rhododendron (Rhododendron fortunei) is native to China and features large, dark green leaves.

Chinese Rhododendron

Chinese Rhododendron features flowers that are white to pink.

'Autumn Carnival'

A lovely Encore ‘Autumn Carnival’ azalea.

Deciduous Azalea

Deciduous azalea, rhododendron 'Admiral Semmes’.

Azalea-lined Pathway

The Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina boasts an incredible array of azalea varieties that make spring in the 15-acre Azalea Garden a special treat.

'Autumn Carnation'

Encore Rhododendron x ‘Autumn Carnation’ features sumptuous pink blossoms. Biltmore gardener Chauncey Beadle is responsible for the array of azaleas that ornament the estate. During his tenure at Biltmore from 1909-1950 the Canadian horticulturalist expressed his love of native azaleas by establishing the many azalea plantings that would develop into the Azalea Garden.

'Snowbird' Azalea

Estate superintendent Chauncey Beadle planted thousands of azaleas during his tenure at Biltmore Estate but many new varieties have been added to the mix. Rhododendron atlanticum ‘Snowbird’ is a deciduous azalea developed on the Biltmore Estate.

Bloom-A-Thon Red

Reblooming rhododendron 'Bloom-A-Thon Red' is a heat-tolerant repeat bloomer that can bloom for up to five months.

Pink and Yellow

Members of the Historic Gardens landscaping crew Bob Smart and Charles Harris constantly research and add new varieties to Chauncey Beadle's original azalea plantings. Many native deciduous azaleas and evergreen varieties have all been added to the garden during Smart and Harris's tenure.

A Trail of Blossoms

Fallen petals lie on stone steps at the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina.

Stunning Biltmore Estate Azaleas

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Biltmore Estate Azaleas

Hiryu Azalea

Chinese Rhododendron

Chinese Rhododendron

'Autumn Carnival'

Deciduous Azalea

Azalea-lined Pathway

'Autumn Carnation'

'Snowbird' Azalea

Bloom-A-Thon Red

Pink and Yellow

A Trail of Blossoms

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