Airlie Gardens - Wilmington, North Carolina
Airlie Gardens - Wilmington, North Carolina
| Facility Address | 300 Airlie Road Wilmington, NC 28403 |
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| Hours of Operation | Monday-Sunday, 9am-5pm. Please note that ticket sales end at 4:30 each day of regular garden operations. |
| Website | http://airliegardens.org |
| Contact | Admin - Information |
| Phone | 910-798-7700 |
| airlieinfo@nhcgov.com |
About the Garden
The property known as Airlie was part of a 640-acre land grant from King George II to the Ogden brothers in 1735; by the 1800s much of the original acreage had been transferred to Joshua Grainger Wright.
It was not untill the arrival of Sarah Jones, wife of Pembroke Jones, that a formal garden was created. The Joneses were wealthy industrialists noted for their lavish entertaining. They used Airlie as a means to accommodate their guests and parties.
About the Camellia Collection
Total number of camellia plants: 4,000
Number of distinct camellia cultivars or species: Unknown
Airlie Gardens' Camellia Garden is a wonderful place to view the majesty of an old oak grove and vast collection of antique camellias planted in the early 1900s. This garden also features a 150-foot rose trellis.
