Natural fragrances are filling the air as azaleas, tulips, and pansies pop up around the City of Oaks. So take a deep breath in — unless you haven’t taken your allergy medicine — because Raleigh is in bloom. Here’s what’s blooming in our favorite gardens.
JC Raulston Arboretum, 4415 Beryl Rd., Raleigh
- In bloom: Camellia japonica, edgeworthia + magnolia
- Summer blooms: Lilium, dahlia + hydrangea
- Bonus: Don’t miss the Raulston Blooms plant sale happening on Saturday, April 29.
Pullen Park, 520 Ashe Ave., Raleigh
- In bloom: Cherry blossom + tulips
- Summer blooms: Flowering trees + zinnia
Sarah P. Duke Gardens, 420 Anderson St., Durham
- In bloom: Flowering crabapple, mountain witch alder, viburnum, peach blossom, azalea + magnolia
- Summer blooms: Lily, coneflower, dogwood, hydrangea + sunflower
The Raleigh Rose Garden, 201 Pogue St., Raleigh
- In bloom: The first few roses of the season + flowering trees
- Summer blooms: More roses
WRAL Azalea Garden, 2619 Western Blvd., Raleigh
- In bloom: Azalea, camellia, tulips, dogwood, edgeworthia, forsythia, magnolia, viburnum, hellebores + daphnes
- Summer blooms: Hydrangeas + bog sage
- Pro tip: Peak azalea season is typically in late April.
