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Helpful tips when planning a trip to the WRAL Azalea Gardens

With a full range of flowering and non-flowering plants, the WRAL Azalea Gardens is a stunning space for outdoor weddings and offers free reservations for bridal portrait sessions. As greenspace in the Triangle becomes harder to find, the WRAL Azalea Gardens serve as a sanctuary from the clogged city streets, high rise buildings, and the general hustle and bustle of today's metro living.

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RALEIGH, N.C. — Want to plan a visit to the WRAL Azalea Gardens? Here are a few things to keep in mind:
  • The WRAL Gardens free and open to the public year-round
  • Hours are dawn until dusk
  • There are no fees or reservations required for photography use
  • A garden restroom is available for the public
  • Free parking is available in the lot across from the gardens
  • No smoking or pets are allowed on the grounds
  • The gardens encompass 2.5 acres
  • We have 60+ varieties of azaleas and many other companion plants including camellias, flowering trees and perennials
  • The most popular time to visit for seeing the azaleas in bloom is April. We also have a large collection of Encore azaleas which bloom in spring and fall

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