Capitol Hill Tulips

The cherry blossoms always take center stage in spring in DC. But there is a parade of flowering plants, trees and shrubs in the city. In between the cherry blossoms and the azaleas come the tulips. And there are so many colors, types, and varieties on display that it is breathtaking! There is a lovely display of tulips right across from the Washington Monument in the annual floral garden. There are several patches that hold a different tulip type. And of course at the Smithsonian castle gardens there is a beautiful large garden with pansies and tulips. The US Botanic garden also has a huge display of tulips in the Bartholdi fountain gardens and all around the conservatory. Unfortunately we didn’t drive in to town when the blossoms were at their best, but made a great effort to see as many as we could while they were still in bloom. Spring is such a beautiful time of year here. When we lived on Capitol Hill for thirteen years we enjoyed all of the parks and gardens in the neighborhood. Because there is little yard in the townhouses there are so many lovely areas to walk to and relax in. We do miss many things about living in DC. But it’s really more difficult to navigate in the city the older we get. So we are glad we can still visit when we want. And seeing the tulips is such a treat!