Lotus Flower | Flower Appreciation
Introduction
There are over 1600 parks and gardens under the management of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) across Hong Kong. Featuring green canopies and seasonal blooms all year round, such parks and gardens draw crowds of flower viewers taking pictures during flowering seasons. Among an array of flowering plants, some species are in particular popular with visitors. To facilitate members of the public to appreciate flowers in a timely manner, we will make available on this website the information on those beloved species, including Red Leaves, Rosy Trumpet Tree, Cherry Blossom, Yellow Pui, Camel's Foot Tree, Rhododendron, Queen Crape Myrtle and Lotus Flower.
Scientific Name : Nelumbo nucifera
It is an aquatic herbal plant in the family Nelumbonaceae native to Southeast Asia. Grown in mud but never stained, it has been acclaimed as the nobleman in the floral kingdom, and widely admired and glorified for purity and elegance by Chinese poets and writers for generations. Commonly known as “Furong” or “Handan” in ancient times, it bears single or double-flowered flowers normally in pink and white colours, with its flowering period from June to August in Hong Kong.
Latest news
Getting Here Latest news:
Latest news:
Latest news:
Located in the centre of the Tin Shui Wai New Town, the Park features an “Artificial Lake”, creating a harmonious ambience in the community. There is a lotus pond of about 80 square metres in the Lake. During hot summer months, the green lotuses in full bloom sway in wind. All are incredibly beautiful, and visitors will enjoy a feast of floral delights.
Latest news:
Discover More 
