When is the best time to see wildflowers in Gibraltar?

Short answer

Spring is the best time, particularly from March to April, when the Gibraltar candytuft, Gibraltar saxifrage, giant squill and many other species are in flower. The candytuft, Gibraltar’s national flower, can start blooming in winter.

Detailed answer

Spring, especially March and April, is the best time to see Gibraltar’s wildflowers, before summer drought sets in.

What to look for

• Gibraltar candytuft: the national flower, from midwinter into spring, on cliffs and ledges
• Gibraltar saxifrage: found only in Gibraltar, flowers in March and April
• Giant squill and Barbary nut: best in March and April
• Paper-white narcissus: earlier in the year

Where to go

• The Upper Rock and the Mediterranean Steps
• The Botanic Gardens, at their best from mid-March into April

Wild plants are protected: photograph them, but do not pick them.