The National Mall Is Transforming Into a Massive Tulip Garden in March The National Mall in Washington, D.C., is set to become a vibrant display of tulips on March 15, with around 150,000 flowers set to bloom. Visitors will have the opportunity to create free bouquets from 11:15 AM to 4:15 PM, marking the first-ever Tulip Day in the city. The event is organized by the Embassy of the Netherlands and Royal Anthos, a Dutch trade association representing flower bulb growers and nurseries. Royal Anthos CEO Mark-Jan Terwindt explained that the display aims to evoke the iconic tulip fields of the Netherlands, with similar installations recently appearing in San Francisco and New York City. The tulips will be available in a range of colors, including red, pink, orange, yellow, and white. Each person can collect up to 10 stems, with the event coinciding with the United States’ semiquincentennial anniversary. The DC display will highlight the number 250, celebrating the country’s 250th anniversary. The tulip bulbs, sourced from the Netherlands, are being grown in Virginia and New Jersey. On Tulip Day, the bulbs will still be attached to the stems, and Terwindt advised visitors to place the flowers in a vase with water or cold water to extend their lifespan. The event is part of a broader effort to promote Dutch culture and horticulture in the United States. The collaboration between the Embassy of the Netherlands and Royal Anthos underscores the significance of tulips as a symbol of both national identity and agricultural innovation. The National Mall’s transformation into a tulip garden reflects the growing interest in seasonal floral displays and the role of public spaces in celebrating cultural heritage.#national_mall #embassy_of_the_netherlands #royal_anthos #mark_jan_terwindt #dutch_culture
