For one week in late winter the citizens of Greater Victoria count all the blossoms they can see. The results are then reported to Flower Count Headquarters, and the final tally is shared far and wide.
A Guide to Flower Count
for Newbies
For one week in late winter the citizens of Greater Victoria count all the blossoms they can see. The results are then reported to Flower Count Headquarters, and the final tally is shared far and wide.
We have created a quick tally sheet for you! Download a PDF of the Flower Count tally sheet and print out copies to count the blooms as you #ExploreVictoria.
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Small tree full of blossoms = 250,000 blossoms
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Medium tree full of blossoms = 500,000 blossoms
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Large tree full of blossoms = 750,000 blossoms
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Small Heather bush = 500 blossoms
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Medium Heather bush = 1,000 blossoms
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Large Heather bush = 2,000 blossoms
'How to Count' Guide
SUBMIT YOUR COUNT
SUBMIT YOUR COUNT
How Many Blooms are Counted?
In 1976, over 130 million blooms were counted. By 1996, with a growing population and more community participation, that figure rose to over 4 billion blooms. In 2010, new highs were set with 21 billion flowers counted; and then another high was reached in 2024 when we tallied just over 38 billion blooms. In 2025, the total count reached 44 billion. Let’s hit a new high together this year!