They say that all good things start in spring, it’s not hard to see why!
Enjoying the warmth in the air, feeling the grass on your feet and seeing nature come back to life―spring is simply beauty itself!
But best of all, it’s not just spring! Countless flowers are just simply waiting to bloom one after the other in every season (besides winter), painting the land in a rainbow of dazzling colors!
Have a look at some of the most renowned blossoms around the world:
Tulips, The Netherlands
The Land of Tulips or The Netherlands, has some of the world’s largest tulip gardens, especially at the Keukenhof Gardens, where you can endless multicolored tulip fields jostling amongst one another. Take a walking tour, bicycle or even a boat ride through the gardens as you marvel at its themed areas and art sculptures.
When to Visit: March – May
Lavender, Provence
Deep in the valleys of southern France in Provence, millions of visitors visit each year to see and photograph its vast, world-famous fields of lavender.
With rows of neatly-manicured lavender rows stretching far into the horizon and the air thick with its signature soothing scent, it is the perfect romantic, watercolor view to both stir or rekindle the flames of love.
When to Visit: June – August
Sunflowers, India
Thanks to its sunlight-loving properties, the sunflower symbolizes both the sun and vitality. Down in the sunflower fields of Gundlupet, India, endless waves of radiant yellow radiate an infectious positivity and hope that shower all those who visit.
When to Visit: July – August
Lavender, Hokkaido
Hokkaido’s lavenders are so beautiful that it might as well be called the Provence of the East! During summertime, countless lavender blooms come out to play on the hills and plains of Hokkaido, especially in Furano’s, where its lavender fields are known for their large size and vibrant hue.
When to Visit: Late June – Early August
Summer Cypress, Japan
Japan’s summer cypress has some of the most adorable blooms you’ll ever see, with their round and soft shapes that are just begging for some ruffling!
The general progression of its colors usually go like this: from September to October, its initial brilliant green gives way to a deep crimson red, peaking around mid-October. Around late October, it finally turns into a gold yellow color!
When to Visit: September – October
Rose, Bulgaria
You can hardly find a more perfect home for roses than Bulgaria, with its mild climate and favorable soil encouraging this thorny flower.
Each year on the first Saturday of June, the Bulgarian countryside erupts into bushes filled with the signature pink blooms of roses, which also means it’s time for their annual Rose Festival
When to Visit: May – June
Daisies, Amsterdam
The tiny daisy is not as eye catching as the other entries on this list, but they are a quiet dark horse that have refreshingly simple yet beautiful blooms. Though previously not as popular as other flowers, its fans have grown in numbers in recent years.
When to Visit: February – May
Canola, Jeju Island
Spring is the time of the canola, as well as Jeju’s Island annual Canola Flower Festival! Can’t wait? No worries, the island is usually in full canola fever for a few weeks before then. If you’re willing to climb, getting a bird-eye’s view of the blooms from Seongsan Ilchulbong or Sunrise Peak is said to be one of Jeju Island’s most mesmerizing sights!
When to Visit: March – May
Plum Blossom, China
Cultivated for almost 3000 years, the plum blossom is a flower of exquisite beauty and a cultural symbol of China. So admired and beloved is this flower that dozens of Chinese cities including Nanjing, Wuxi, Suzhou, and Wuhan have adopted it as their official flower.
Just imagining a Chinese canal town lined with plum blossoms blanketing the streets and waters is enough to make one’s heart skip a beat!
When to Visit: January – April
Sakura, Japan
A world-renowned icon for spring in Japan and the world in general, the sakura lasts for mere few weeks but still attracts millions with its ephemeral vitality.
From late March to early April, countless parks and gardens, towns and cities get painted a new coat of pale pink. In fact, there are actually 200 varieties of sakura, with differing shapes and colors, blooms depending on the region.
When to Visit: March – April