ASHEVILLE, N.C. — Biltmore Estate in Asheville, NC. is in full bloom for spring visitors. Biltmore's springtime celebration, Biltmore Blooms, just began at the end of March and will run through May 25, 2015.Biltmore's gardens and grounds will flourish as a progression of colorful blooms marches across the estate, paying homage to the legacy of Frederick Law Olmsted and his final project - George Vanderbilt's Biltmore gardens.
Quickly following the daffodil bloom, thousands of tulips will begin popping up, with a concentrated bloom occurring in the Walled Garden pattern beds. The tulips this year will feature shades of purple, pink white and orange. Later in the season azaleas in the Azalea Garden and all around the property will flower, as will rhododendron, roses and vibrant annuals and perennials.
Biltmore Blooms by the numbers:
Orchids in bloom in Conservatory 200,
Orchids in bloom in Biltmore House 500 (400 of those in Winter Garden),
Number of daffodils blooming across Biltmore 15,000+
Number of tulips blooming across Biltmore 74,000+
Number of tulip colors in the Walled Garden 4 - Purple, pink, white and orange
Number of weeks tulips are in bloom 3-4 Weeks.
Biltmore’s Special Spring Savings:
-March 20-May 21, youth estate admission is half the price of adult admission.
-Purchase estate admission tickets seven days in advance of your visit and receive $10 off.
-Moms receive free admission with the purchase of an adult or youth ticket on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 10.
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