Spring Bloom

Experience Airlie in Peak Bloom

When warmer temperatures approach, Airlie Gardens’ springtime blooms are a sight to see! Blooming typically between mid-March through mid-April, we have over 75,000 azaleas on property, and have planted over 60,000, spring bulbs. Peak bloom is weather dependent, so bloom times may vary.  

The Azaleas typically bloom between mid-March thru mid-April; peak bloom falls somewhere in between. The best time to see our blossoms are times mentioned earlier, but this is weather dependent, if temperatures are a sustained 80 degree days and 60 degree nights they may open sooner and finish earlier as well.

 

We operate under normal hours during Spring Bloom:

Hours of Operation

Open Daily | 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Gift Shop Hours | 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Ticket sales end at 4:30 p.m. We ask that all guests exit by 5:00 p.m.

The gardens will be CLOSED to the public the First Friday in April (4/3).

Regular Garden admission includes access to the grounds all day.  Last admission is 30 minutes before closing.  We ask all guests exit the gardens by 5pm.

Ticket Prices:  Tax Inclusive

  • $9-Adults
  • $5-New Hanover County Residents (proof of ID required at purchase)
  • $5-  Military (proof of ID required at purchase)
  • $3- Children (4-12 years)
  • Children 3 & Under are free!

BUY DAILY GARDEN ADMISSION TICKETS HERE. To receive discounted rates for Military and New Hanover County residents tickets must be purchased on-site with valid ID.  These passes are not valid for special events.

 

Airlie Gardens is a beautiful place for taking photos. The Gardens are a great backdrop for bridal portraits, engagement photos, family portraits, and spectacular wildlife. We are also a popular site for Plein Air artists.

We do have a photography policy and associated fees that apply to photographers (professional and amateur), and artists for portrait style photography:

“Portrait ‘Style’ photography” as used herein includes, but is not limited to: bridal, family, engagement, or individual portrait photos; as well as, the use of photography props, formal or event-specific attire, a change of clothing, subjects or models (professional or amateur), a pre-arranged photographer (professional or amateur), or other similar situations, as determined by staff.

For more information or to book your photography session please contact Nicki.

 

What’s in Bloom?

Check back to see what’s in bloom, Spring 2021!

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