The expected bloom times for cherry blossoms, forsythia, and azaleas this year have been announced. This year, forsythia and azaleas will be in bloom across the country one to five days earlier than in previous years. We’ve scanned the spring flower forecasts, so find out below when the flowers are in full bloom before you head out!
2024 Cherry Blossom Forecast
This year’s spring flower forecasts reveal that cherry blossoms are expected to bloom one to seven days earlier than normal. Starting in Busan on March 22, early cherry blossoms can be seen in Seogwipo and Pohang. In Seoul, cherry blossoms are expected to begin blooming between the end of March and the first week of April, peaking around April 10.
🌸 Where can I see cherry blossoms in full bloom?
Yunjung-ro in Yeouido is one of Seoul’s most famous places for cherry blossoms. Other places to see cherry blossoms in full bloom include Seoul Forest, Seokchon Lake, Yangjae Citizen’s Forest, and Olympic Park.
You can also enjoy the cherry blossoms in full bloom at cherry blossom festivals held around the country, such as Jinhae Naval Base Festival.
2024 Forsythia Forecast
The fastest-blooming forsythia can be found in Seogwipo, Daegu, and Busan. In the southern regions, including Seogwipo and Yeosu, Tongyeong and Busan, you can expect to see forsythia between March 12 and 20. In Seoul, you can expect to see forsythia in full bloom around March 31.
🌻 When will we see forsythia in full bloom?
As a spring flower, it takes about a week for it to reach full bloom. therefore, forsythia blooming in Seoul is likely to peak in late March and early April.
🌻 Where can I see forsythia in full bloom?
In Seoul, you can find forsythia at the Eungbongsan Forsythia Festival in Seongdong-gu, at Seonjeongneung, and also at other spring flower festivals around the country.
2024 Azalea Forecast
The earliest rhododendrons are expected to be seen on March 17 in Seogwipo. Starting with Seogwipo, azaleas will bloom thereafter in Tongyeong, Busan, and Yeosu, followed by Seoul, where they are expected to be in full bloom around April 4.
🌷 When will we see the azaleas in full bloom?
Due to the nature of spring flowers, it takes about a week for the azaleas to bloom. Therefore, azaleas blooming in Seoul are expected to peak between March 31 and April 7.
🌷 Where can I see azaleas in full bloom?
You can find them at the azalea festivals at Hwawangsan Mountain in Bukhansan, Wonmisan Mountain in Bucheon, and Goryeongsan Mountain in Ganghwa County.