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July marks a vibrant turning point in the gardens, as our extensive annual and perennial displays begin to shine. Thanks to June’s favorable weather conditions, these plantings are well-established, and the heat of July will launch an abundance of color across the landscape. In addition to the annuals and perennials, our summer-blooming shrubs—Hydrangeas, Vitex, Bottlebrush Buckeye, Sweetspire, Abelia—add rich texture and hues within the gardens and Antler Hill Village.
Don’t miss the Conservatory, where our gardeners’ talents are on full display. The tropical plantings are spectacular and feature many varieties rarely seen in home gardens. Another must-see part of your visit: exploring the miles of trails throughout the estate. July is a prime month to discover native wildflowers in the fields and along stream banks. Look for Purple Coneflower, Butterfly Weed, Tickseed, Black-Eyed Susan, Goldenrod, Joe Pye Weed, and many more species that thrive in the summer sun.
—Bill Quade, Director of Horticulture
Black-Eyed Susan is among the full-bloom native wildflowers gracing Biltmore Estate’s gardens, fields, and stream banks.
Adorned with morning dew, Purple Coneflowers stretch their brilliant blooms skyward.
A large potted Agave takes center stage within a water feature in this soothing section of Biltmore’s Conservatory.
Lined with a variety of lush tropical plantings, this alley within the Conservatory awaits your visit.
Oakleaf Hydrangea’s fresh white blooms and dark green leaves add texture within Biltmore’s gardens and Antler Hill Village.
Look for bright yellow Goldenrod, one of many species that thrive in the summer sun.
Summer-blooming Joe Pye Weed shows off its soft purple blooms on a woodland path.
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.