Bloom Status: EARLY COLOR
Stage 4:
Early Color
The tulip bulbs are planted and eagerly awaiting their big debut.
The bud appears and the leaves are lush and grown. A handful of tulips are starting to show color.
Last chance for tulip color – the late flowering tulip varieties remain in bloom. *We recommend checking with each garden for specific updates.
Bloom Information
The tulip gardens plant early, mid and late flowering tulips to help ensure there’s color to enjoy throughout the festival. However, Mother Nature determines exactly when the tulips will bloom— hot/cold weather, heavy rains and high winds can affect the best laid plans. In some years the color first appears in March while in others it can last into May. While we can’t predict the exact moment each tulip will bloom, we assure you we’ll keep you updated along the way—see status above. If you’re traveling from a distance and must make plans now, history has shown that mid-April tends to be the safest bet to experience colorful blooms.
TULIP FIELDS
In addition to the Tulip Gardens, there are several Tulip Fields you can view throughout Skagit Valley. These are the crops of RoozenGaarde and are planted to yield both tulip bulbs and Fresh-cut flowers. We get the added benefit of viewing these gorgeous blooming fields, but please keep in mind they are a crop and should not be damaged. See our interactive map for field locations.
DAFFODIL FIELDS
Although the star of our show is the tulips, the Skagit Valley is also known for daffodils, which bloom before the tulips, typically in March! Visit RoozenGaarde’s bloom map to see where the daffodil fields are located. https://www.tulips.com/bloommap