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Pictured: Italian Garden
As spring draws near, I’m reminded of the incredible work our talented Horticulture team has accomplished over the past several months. Winter projects—pruning, mulching, tree planting—have kept everyone busy and focused on preparing for the show-stopping season ahead.
Inside the Conservatory, the team has completed its annual winter deep clean while also preparing for our vibrant spring color display. Forced bulbs now complement our well-known Orchid collection. As the first day of spring approaches, these bulbs will gradually give way to the Hydrangeas, Begonias, and Kalanchoes that usher in the next wave of seasonal beauty.
As always, the Walled Garden has been planted with a lively blend of yellow, pink, purple, orange, and red bulbs. Some will emerge in early spring, while others will wait until April to greet us. Across the estate, many spring-blooming trees and shrubs are already showing signs of a spectacular season of renewal. Witch Hazels, Cornelian Cherries, and Winter Jasmine are bringing early color to the landscape. Soon, Japanese Pieris, Spirea, Forsythia, and Daffodils will begin to illuminate the grounds with their vibrant hues.
Speaking of illumination, we’re all excited about Biltmore’s newest addition, Luminere. If you haven’t already, make plans now to experience the gardens in an entirely new light during these unforgettable evenings of light, sound, and wonder.
—Bill Quade, Director of Horticulture
As more and more blooms opened with each passing spring day, the Walled Garden’s brilliant compositions began to emerge. March 2025.
The bold yellows of Forsythia blooms were joined by the fresh purples and lavenders of Japanese Magnolia and Redbud trees in Biltmore’s Spring Garden. March 2025.
By mid-April, our Azaleas—shown here at peak bloom in Biltmore’s Azalea Garden—were the stars of the show. April 2025.
Large pink Chinese Rhododendron blooms greeted guests who explored the path to Biltmore’s Shrub Garden Tunnel. April 2025.
This view from Biltmore’s Shrub Garden features the Wisteria-draped Pergola and the southern façade of Biltmore House. April 2025.
This view from a Shrub Garden path features a Horse Chestnut Tree, a Fringe Tree, and a bit of Biltmore House between them. April 2025.
Brimming with a variety of lush tropical plantings, the Cool House within Biltmore’s Conservatory dazzled guests all season long. May 2025.
Reaching peak bloom in May, Biltmore’s Rose Garden delighted guests with a variety of bright colors and fresh scents. May 2025.
March usually offers spring’s first pops of color. Witch hazels, with bursts of orange, red, and yellow, are striking against the evergreens. Joining them are early season Daffodils, Lenten rose (Hellebore), Snowdrop, and Hyacinth, which create a splendid lower canopy of color across the estate.
The early blooming shrubs our gardeners have worked so hard to maintain, such as Japanese pieris, Spirea, and Winter jasmine, offer bold statements. The Cornelian cherry dogwood shows off clusters of tiny star-shaped flowers, and the blossoms of white and black pussy willow in the Azalea Garden signal winter’s passing and spring’s imminent arrival. Now brimming with Tulips, Daffodils, and Grape hyacinth, our Conservatory is also home to a stunning collection of Orchids at peak bloom.
Seasonal Tulips and Daffodils steal the show in April, seen in beds at the estate’s entrance, in the Walled Garden, and in Antler Hill Village. The Redbuds, Serviceberry, and Flowering dogwoods show plenty of color throughout the estate, enhancing the drive up the Approach Road and time spent in our gardens.
Each day, new plants bloom in the gardens near Biltmore House; as Forsythia begins to fade, Quince, Viburnum, and Fothergilla step into the spotlight. Azaleas begin to flower in April, and as their blooms continue to intensify, our Azalea Garden becomes a glorious tapestry of hues.
In May, the Mountain laurels, accompanied by the Catawba hybrid rhododendrons, should be in full bloom along the Approach Road and within the gardens, offering a dazzling welcome for Biltmore’s guests. Adding to this lush, colorful display: Kousa dogwood, Sweetshrub, Mock orange, Yellowwood, and Fringe trees.
Peak bloom builds in the Rose Garden with this month’s warm weather, which will push herbaceous perennials toward making bold color statements of their own. Peony, False indigo, and Iris create a rich layer of color throughout the Walled Garden, a lovely complement to the spring annuals and the blooming American wisteria that grows along the east wall. Quite fragrant, these lovely, drooping lilac-to-bluish-purple clusters also adorn the arbor to the Winery and the trellis behind Village Hotel.
Cool mountain mornings make walks through the gardens a truly delightful experience. The annual summer install is complete and tropical plants that spent the winter months inside greenhouses are now outside for everyone to enjoy.
June is a wonderful time to see a variety of Hydrangeas in bloom throughout the gardens, in Antler Hill Village, and at The Inn. Although they offer smaller blossoms than Hydrangea, Abelia is an equally striking plant to see in bloom; it’s such a joy to watch bees dart in and out of the flowers collecting pollen. With June’s warmer days, perennials will undoubtedly add plenty of color within the Walled Garden and smaller beds across the Shrub Garden.
Biltmore is beautiful in July, offering spectacular views for guests to enjoy throughout our gardens and grounds. In Antler Hill Village, wave upon wave of Sunflowers rise skyward and share their cheerful full-bloom faces.
Hydrangeas, Crepe myrtles, Butterfly bush, Vitex, and Sourwood are blooming, adding a variety of vibrant blossoms and a valuable source of nectar for bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.
While strolling the gardens, be sure to stop at the Conservatory to see the incredible tropical displays our gardeners have created which feature Palms, Banana, Bromeliads, Begonia, Ginger, Plumeria, and Tropical hibiscus.
By August, the summer annuals—meticulously tended since May by the estate’s talented gardeners—are in full bloom.
The Water lily display in the Italian Garden is an absolute delight as you begin a stroll through the gardens.
The blossoms of Hydrangeas and Abelia throughout the Shrub Garden highlight the taller blooming Crepe myrtle, Vitex, and Butterfly bushes.