F is for Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch

Today we are heading up to the northern reaches of San Diego County, to the Flower Fields of Carlsbad.

Running right along Interstate 5 are 50 acres of vibrant flowers. They bloom from March to May, making a stunning display of colored ribbons visible as your car zooms past.

The flowers are Giant Tecolote Ranunculus, a variety developed over the past 85 years by Luther Gage, Frank Frazee and his son, Edwin Frazee. Ranunculus thrive in the sandy soil and sun of Carlsbad.

Most of the flowers you see end up being harvested for their bulbs, which are sold here. A portion of them are sold as cut flowers.

The annual Flower Fields bloom is a popular activity for San Diego area locals. Visitors can wander among the flowers, and take pictures, but not pick the flowers.

If you want to know more about the history and cultivation of these striking flowers, check out the Flower Fields’ history page. There is even a short video documentary about the Fields. I found it fascinating.

(All photos by By T.sujatha (Own work) [CC-BY-SA-3.0], via Wikimedia Commons) 

https://www.donnaamisdavis.com/f-flower-fields-carlsbad-ranch/2014-04-06T21:45:10-07:00Donna Amis DavisSan DiegoSan Diego A to ZToday we are heading up to the northern reaches of San Diego County, to the Flower Fields of Carlsbad. Running right along Interstate 5 are 50 acres of vibrant flowers. They bloom from March to May, making a stunning display of colored ribbons visible as your car zooms past. The flowers...Donna Amis DavisDonna Amis Davis[email protected]AdministratorDonna Amis Davis