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.
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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.

Shing Mun Valley Park

Shing Mun Valley Park is a highly popular spot for viewing lotus flowers. Covering an area of 340m2, the lotus pond in South Garden is a must-visit for those wishing to enjoy the glamorous blooms of lotus flowers. When in full bloom, the splendid lotus flowers will draw crowds of photography lovers for photo taking.
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Fanling Hong Lok Park

Designed with the theme of Jiangnan riverside villages, Fanling Hong Lok Park is lavishly planted with trees as the means of division of open spaces. In the centre of the Park lies a large ornamental lake of an area of about 80m2, planted with flourishing lotus flowers in water. Such a lotus pond and the Chinese pavilions are a perfect match to one another, promising a touch of Chinese natural glamour to the Park. During hot summer months, refreshingly charming lotus flowers bloom in the rippling water of the pond, winning the heart and mind of flower lovers.
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Lai Chi Kok Park

Designed in a Chinese gardening style, Lai Chi Kok Park features pavilions, a waterfall and an ornamental lake. Occupying an area of about 80m2, the latter is planted with varying species of lotus flowers in a riot of colours.
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Tin Shui Wai Park

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.

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