Who says cherry blossoms get to steal the spring spotlight? There are plenty of stunning floral displays that will be blooming in NOVA this upcoming season!
While the annual Cherry Blossom Festival is an undeniably breathtaking example of the world’s natural beauty, there’s a bunch of spring flowers that often get overlooked during all the festivities, most of which can be found in grand displays across the rolling Virginia hills! Hopefully, after getting your fill of the cherry blossoms, you’ll be inspired to learn more about the other plant life blooming around in your very own backyard, starting with these horticultural hotspots:
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You’ll be up to your knees in daffodils and tulips after venturing to Burnside Farms this spring! If you’re lucky enough to plan a trip during the festival’s peak bloom period, you’ll come home at the end of the day with a brilliant spring bouquet. Sure, cherry blossoms are all the rage in the city, but you can’t exactly stuff them into a vase and turn them into a dining room centerpiece!
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With 50 acres of gorgeous garden displays available year-round, the unique landscape found in the Conservatory of Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden is truly one of a kind. There’s an exhibit to match everyone’s horticultural needs, including a rose garden, a children’s garden, an edible display garden, and much more! And if you’re turned off by the crowds that swarm the Cherry Blossom Festival every year in D.C., you’ll be relieved to know there’s still an opportunity to experience the calming sight of blooming cherry blossoms at the Cherry Tree Walk in Lewis Ginter. Find out when your favorite spring flowers will be in bloom and start planning your trip!
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Really, how could you live in Virginia and not check out a few breathtaking Virginia bluebells during their peak bloom in the springtime?! These wildflowers bring an elegant wave of color to the Washington area when they reach their peak blooming period. Although, there is a chance you blinked and missed it in the past, as bluebells are particularly delicate. They blossom for roughly 10 to 14 days each spring, making them about as fragile as the beloved cherry trees in D.C. One of the best places to spot bluebells is along the floodplain of Riverbend Park. The park is hosting a ton of amazing activities during the spring season, many of them centered around the budding bluebells!
Where will you be seeing your favorite spring flowers? Let us know in the comments!
