NYBG Azaleas

Sherry Felix

Marc and I attended an event for members at the New York Botanical Garden. First we were given an excellent tour of the Azalea Garden | New York Botanical Garden. The young lady that led our tour was very knowledgeable. Next we were all driven in a tram to the Stone Mill. There, we enjoyed a lovely buffet lunch. And it was an opportunity to meet and talk with other members. The Stone Mill is used for events, like weddings (Stone Mill | Bronx Premier Wedding Venue | NY Botanical Garden).

There is a lot of species of Rhododendron – Wikipedia. Azaleas are in the Rhododendron’s 1,024 member group. NYBG boasts 6,706 individual azalea and rhododendron plants, which represent 456 different species, hybrids, and cultivated varieties.

The next 4 posts will be from that day, May 6, 2025.

Close-up of white flowers with unfolding petals surrounded by green leaves in a garden setting.
Alabama Azalea, NYBG 5/6/2025
Close-up of blooming pink and white azalea flowers with droplets of water on the petals, surrounded by green leaves.
Rhododendron, NYBG 5/6/2025
Close-up of vibrant yellow and orange azalea flowers with green leaves, glistening with raindrops.
Rhododendron ‘Lemon Lights’ NYBG 5/6/2025
A vibrant display of pink and white rhododendron flowers surrounded by lush green leaves, creating a colorful scene in the New York Botanical Garden.
Rhododendron, NYBG 5/6/2025
A close-up of a white azalea flower with raindrops on its petals, surrounded by green leaves.
Rhododendron, NYBG 5/6/2025

4 thoughts on “NYBG Azaleas”

  2. Brad M 2025-05-23 / 11:02 am

    I liked the raindrop touch in the photos.

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    • Sherry Felix 2025-05-23 / 9:58 pm

      Thanks. It was raining. I sometimes see photgraphers spray water on the flowers for that effect. 🌧️

      Reply

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