March 25, 2026

Spring Blooms returns to Longwood Gardens as tulips lead a display of more than 150,000 spring bulbs

Now through May 3, Longwood Gardens shifts from early spring blooms to peak color, with cherry blossoms and extended evening hours on select dates.

By PhillyVoice Media Events

Becca Mathias/For Longwood Gardens

Spring Blooms at Longwood Gardens features seasonal flowers, flowering trees and colorful tulip displays across the grounds during the annual spring display.

Spring is one of the busier times of year at Longwood Gardens, and the annual “Spring Blooms” display reflects that seasonal shift.

The experience returns Friday, March 27, running through May 3 with early-season flowers, flowering trees and colorful tulip displays across the grounds. The season begins with hardy bulbs, crocus and forsythia, followed by cherry blossoms in early April and more than 150,000 tulips expected to peak by mid-April along the Flower Garden Walk, weather permitting.

Richard Donham/For Longwood Gardens

The gardens change over the course of the season. Early spring bulbs begin to emerge in late March, followed by flowering trees and fuller garden beds in April. Tulips become more prominent as the weeks go on, with peak color typically arriving by mid-spring.

Beyond the outdoor displays, visitors can explore wooded paths, meadow landscapes and treehouses, along with indoor conservatories filled with seasonal blooms and fragrant plants.

Seasonal fountains also return throughout the run, beginning with the Open Air Theatre in mid-April.

Longwood is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday through Monday during the run, and is closed Tuesdays except for special “Tulip Tuesdays” on April 21, April 28 and May 5.

On select spring weekends, including April 18-19, April 24-26 and May 1-3, the gardens will stay open until 9 p.m., giving visitors additional time to explore in the evening.

Spring Blooms is included with general admission, with pricing that varies by date and demand. Entry is scheduled in timed slots throughout the day.