Looking to enjoy some spring flowers in Seattle?
You have lots of options! It stands to reason that if April showers bring May flowers, then Seattle must be the most floral city in the world every spring. In fact you can easily find a wide variety of spring flowers in Seattle and the surrounding region starting to bloom as early as March!
We gathered up the top ten places where you can view, purchase, or simply celebrate spring flowers in and around Seattle. Some are right here in the city while others call for a day trip, but they’re all a welcome sight after a long, gray winter.
Here are the top ten places to find spring flowers in Seattle:
1. University of Washington
📅 When: mid-to-late-March through early April
📍 Where: Pierce Ln, Seattle
Head to the quad at Seattle’s University of Washington starting around late March to see the cherry blossoms blooming! You can also read about more places to see cherry blossoms in Seattle this spring.
2. Skagit Valley Tulip Festival
📅 When: typically starting by late March and at its peak in mid-April
📍 Where: Mount Vernon, WA
Every spring, Seattleites head to the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival in droves to get some epic photos for their Instagrams. We recommend going on a weekday in mid-April to see the peak bloom and avoid crowds.
3. RoozenGaarde Farm
📅 When: open year-round; typically at peak bloom in April
📍 Where: 15867 Beaver Marsh Rd, Mount Vernon, WA
Although they’re mostly known for the tulips that you can see during the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival, RoozenGaarde Farm in Mount Vernon, WA also has daffodils, peonies, and more flowers blooming in their fields every spring.
4. Pike Place Market
📅 When: dried flowers year-round; spring flowers starting in March
📍 Where: 85 Pike St, Seattle
If you prefer not to leave the city for your quest to get spring flowers, head over to Pike Place Market. You’ll find plenty of flower vendors on the main drag selling everything from tulips to dried flower bouquets. Every March, the market celebrates Daffodil Day by handing out free bunches of daffodils!
5. Woodland Park Rose Garden
📅 When: open year-round; peak bloom is May through August
📍 Where: 750 N 50th St, Seattle
Situated right next to Seattle’s Woodland Park Zoo, this rose garden is free and open to the public year-round. It’s a peaceful, beautiful place in every season, but it’s particularly nice being there in late spring as the roses start to bloom after a long winter. You can see over 200 varieties of roses there.
6. Washington’s national parks
If you’re in the mood for a scenic springtime hike, head to one of the three national parks in Washington. Starting around May, the Trail of the Shadows in Mount Rainier National Park is an excellent hike for seeing wildflowers beginning to bloom.
Another great springtime hike can be found in the Olympic National Park. Pacific Rhododendron, Washington’s state flower, can be found blooming in the spring on the Tubal Cain Mine Trail and along the path up Mount Walker.
7. Parsons Gardens Park
📅 When: open year-round
📍 Where: 650 W Highland Dr, Seattle
Want something closer to home? Tucked away in Queen Anne near the famous Kerry Park, Parsons Gardens is a hidden gem that only locals know about. This tiny garden starts exploding with flowers every spring. It’s open to the public but be respectful, and don’t be surprised if you witness an intimate elopement or proposal happening while you’re there.
8. Seattle farmers markets
Looking to buy some flowers? You can’t pick the flowers at most of the places on this list, but your home deserves some fresh flowers in the spring. Skip the grocery store flowers and head to one of the many Seattle farmers markets near you this spring for a fresh bouquet.
9. Washington Park Arboretum
📅 When: typically starting in March
📍 Where: 2300 Arboretum Dr E, Seattle
Free and open to the public every day, the Washington Park Arboretum is a peaceful haven in the city. In the springtime you can walk along Azalea Way to see cherry blossoms and azaleas, or explore Rhododendron Glen. There is also a Japanese garden that reopens every March in time for spring blooms, although there is an admission fee.
10. Seattle Center
📅 When: April 11-13, 2025
📍 Where: Armory Food & Event Hall and Fisher Pavilion at Seattle Center
Every April you can head to Seattle Center for the Seattle Cherry Blossom & Japanese Cultural Festival. This free festival celebrates the gift of 1,000 cherry trees to Seattle from Japan’s former Prime Minister, Takeo Miki. There will be food, performances, exhibitions, and more.