Showcased for the first time in a floral display at Gardens by the Bay, rhododendrons are among the showiest flowering shrubs admired for their big, beautiful and bright blooms. Amidst this lush and vibrant landscape filled with over 80 varieties of rhododendrons in white, yellow, orange and red, spot the Gardens’ adorable bear mascots soaking up the great outdoors. From camping and fishing to zip-lining and hot air ballooning, join in the adventure as you explore this colourful display.
Fri, 27 Sep 2019 – Mon, 28 Oct 2019 | Daily 9.00am – 9.00pm| Flower Dome | Admission charge to Flower Dome applies.
RHODODENDRONS
There are over 1,000 species of rhododendrons that can be found in both temperate forests and tropical rainforests in Europe, Asia, North America and Australia, but over 80 varieties seen in this floral display hail from New Zealand! These rhododendrons are of the temperate variety which prefers a cooler climate and differs from the humidity-loving tropical vireya rhododendrons that can be found in the Cloud Forest.
The rhododendron derives its name from the Greek words for ‘rose’ and ‘tree’. These mostly evergreen plants are cultivated mainly for landscaping purposes as they come in attractive colours, such as orange, pink, purple, red, yellow and white. Spot the many colours as you trek through the rhododendron display!
AZALEA MOLLIS
All the azaleas featured in the display area of the deciduous variety and like the rhododendrons, they too come from New Zealand. Deciduous azaleas are taller than their evergreen cousins and are able to grow up to 1.5m in height given the right conditions.
Azalea Mollis are hybrids that were originally developed in Belgium and Holland. These hybrids have large clusters of 7 to 13 flowers and their leaves develop gorgeous fall colours in autumn, making them a popular choice for ornamental gardens. These sun-loving plants have scented blooms that come in brilliant colours, such as orange, pink, purple, red, yellow and white. Keep a lookout for these vibrant hues as you explore this rhododendron reserve.
