Numerous native azaleas were a major consideration in buying the property.
1500 fragrant early-, mid- and late-blooming native azaleas in shades of pink, orange, red and white perfume the many gardens.
New azaleas and the existing native azaleas (1200 Encore 1800 Native) combine to create a view of more than 3,000 azaleas.
Hundreds of ancient Rhododendron viscosum (Swamp Azalea) bloom in June filling the 70-acre native fernery with their unforgettable spicy, clove-like fragrance similar to Gardenia and Jasmine.
Thousands of Kurume, Indica, Satsuki and Glendale Azaleas have been added through the years to extend the color seasons.
1,200 Encore Azaleas bloom from April through November.
