Washington DC - February 20, 2025

🌷 Stop and Smell the Flowers: Your Guide to DC's Lineup of Spring Blooms

Experience Washington, DC in full bloom.

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The Smithsonian Castle framed by pink magnolia blossoms in full bloom.

🌷 Experience Washington, DC in Full Bloom: Spring Flower Guide

While cherry blossoms typically take the spotlight, the nation's capital bursts with color before and after peak bloom, from bright saucer magnolias to cascading wisteria. Venture beyond the Tidal Basin to hidden gardens, historic estates and peaceful trails that feel like a painting straight out of the National Gallery of Art.

Whether you're chasing the perfect photo, embracing the warmer weather or just soaking in DC's signature spring, let this guide lead you to the city’s most breathtaking blooms – week after week, all season long.

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Pink Kwanzan cherry blossoms frame a distant view of the U.S. Capitol dome. (Credit: @feisty_foreigner)

Vibrant tulips and purple pansies bloom in front of the towering Washington National Cathedral. (Credit: @atherahsan)

A colorful field of tulips in the foreground with the Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial and U.S. Capitol in the distance. (Credit: @derrick.creative)

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