A small visual project exploring seasonal flower bloom patterns in Madrid. This repository contains multiple experiment versions so I can compare design, structure, and interaction choices over time.
The original version, where layout, styling, data, and JavaScript logic are all contained inside a single HTML file.
Open exp_0A more flexible structure where the flower data lives in a separate JSON file and the graph logic is moved into JavaScript.
Open exp_1The bloom periods below are approximate and synthesized from multiple sources. Some entries are based on public articles, while lilac was added from personal observation in Madrid.
| Flower | Approx flowering dates | Approx peak | Where to see them | Reference site |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Almond Blossom | Mid January – late February | Early February | Quinta de los Molinos, Casa de Campo, Parque del Retiro (Huerto Francés), Jardín Botánico | Silvosa Hermanos |
| Poppy (spring) | April – May | Late April | Morata de Tajuña, Vega del Jarama, Polán (Toledo) | Madrid Secreto, Travel Vibes |
| Poppy (autumn) | September – October | Mid September | Morata de Tajuña, Vega del Jarama, Polán (Toledo) | Madrid Secreto, Travel Vibes |
| Cactus | Summer | Late July | Desert City | Madrid Secreto, Travel Vibes |
| Cherry Blossom | March – April | Late March – early April | Parque Juan Carlos I | Silvosa Hermanos |
| Plum Blossom (ornamental) | March – April | Early April | Parque Juan Carlos I, streets of Madrid | Silvosa Hermanos |
| Lilac | April | April | Parque del Retiro, parks and gardens in Madrid | Personal observation |
| Sunflower | Mid August – early autumn | Late August | Brihuega, Altos Campos de Gómara (Soria), Campos de Belmonte (Cuenca), Castillo de Malpica del Tajo (Toledo) | Madrid Secreto, Travel Vibes |
| Lavender | June – July | June and July | Brihuega, Pezuela de las Torres | Madrid Secreto, Travel Vibes |
| Daisy | March – September | Late May | Parque del Retiro, El Capricho, Parque del Oeste, Madrid Río | Madrid Secreto, Travel Vibes |
| Rose | Spring (sometimes also autumn or year-round depending on variety) | Early June | Rosaleda del Parque del Oeste, Parque del Retiro | Madrid Secreto, Travel Vibes |
| Tulip | Late March – early June | Early April | Real Jardín Botánico | Madrid Secreto, Travel Vibes |