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Spring bloom: Tulip extravaganza in the US

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27 April 2024

Spring bloom
Tulip extravaganza in the US

Colourful tulips in the large fields of Skagit Valley

Tulip season is in full swing across America's Pacific Northwest, but in few places are the views more jaw-dropping than in Skagit Valley. Each April, the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival in the Pacific Northwest marks the arrival of spring, attracting visitors from around the world to Washington State.

The region's fertile soil and temperate climate create an ideal environment for tulips, transforming the valley into a vibrant tapestry of colourful blooms.

Tulips in bloom at the Skagit Valley ranch, Washington.Skagit Valley tulip fields on April 22, 2024.Skagit Valley tulip fields on April 22, 2024.Skagit Valley tulip fields on April 22, 2024.
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Tulips in bloom at the Skagit Valley ranch in Washington, U.S.

The local climate is particularly supportive of tulip growth; the mild, moist conditions of spring are perfect for the flowers, which thrive in cool weather and well-drained soil.

This environment allows the bulbs to develop robustly over the winter, bursting into spectacular bloom with the arrival of spring warmth.

Closer to home, the famous tulip route in the Netherlands is also in full bloom. Making this the perfect time to visit and enjoy the spring feeling.

The Dutch tulip route at its bestread more
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