Spring in the Garden

Dumbarton Oaks in Washington, D.C. Dumbarton Oaks, built in 1920, was once the residence of Robert and Mildred Bliss. In the 1930s, Mildred Bliss traveled the world collecting plants, including wisteria, which she planted near the Orangery. 🌸 Over the years, the wisteria has grown and spread, covering the walls and roofs of the Orangery and creating a unique and picturesque scene in the garden. 🌿 The wisteria at Dumbarton Oaks is over 80 years old and is known as "Chinese wisteria." It is a deciduous woody vine with flowers in a variety of colors, including white, pink, and purple. Every mid-April, the wisteria blooms, with its flowers cascading like waterfalls, creating a dreamlike landscape. 🌟 The Wisteria Garden attracts visitors from all over the world each year. Tickets must be purchased in advance on the official website, and the garden is usually open from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. 🌼 #SpringSwap #BloomingBeauty #EverydayMoments #ScentOfSpring #DumbartonOaksGarden