Rhododendron | 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, Purple Tabebuia, Cherry Blossoms, Yellow Pui, Camel's Foot Tree, Rhododendron, Lotus Flower, Queen Crape Myrtle and Hong Kong Orchid Tree.
Rhododendron
Scientific Name : Rhododendron spp.
Renowned for its stunning beauty in the floral kingdom, it is an evergreen shrub in the family Ericaceae widely distributed across East Asia and South East Asia. Rhododendrons found in Hong Kong has a long flowering period, typically from March and May, bearing single or double-flowered flowers in bright colours as diverse as white, red, light pink, orange to purple, creating different combinations of patterns. All blossoms at the same time, giving a splendor which leaves us spellbound.
Latest news 19.03.2026
Covering an area of about 2000m2, the Rhododendron Garden in Lai Chi Kok Park is richly planted with varying species in different colours.
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Covering an area of about 600m2, the Rhododendron Garden in Victoria Park is richly planted with varying species in different colours.
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Located in Mid-Levels, the HKZBG is the oldest park in Hong Kong with a history of 150 years. Covering an area of about 1 400m2, the Rhododendron Garden inside the park is lavishly planted with over 10 species of rhododendron in different colours from red, purple, white, yellow and rare species of Westland’s Rhododendron (R. moulmainense).
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Covering an area of about 6 000m2, the Rhododendron Garden in Sha Tin Park is richly planted with varying species in different colours.
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The about 22-hectare Tai Po Waterfront Park, the largest park under the management of the LCSD, features a number of themed gardens, one of which is the Rhododendron Garden. Covering an area of about 1000m2, the Garden is planted with varying species in different colours.
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