Shencheng in May, when the spring and summer seasons are in full swing, irises bloom and bloom like colorful butterflies. Below, the Municipal Greening and City Appearance Bureau has prepared a map of Shencheng iris for everyone, let's go to the park and dance with it this weekend
Photo source @ Ah Tang
Iris, a perennial herbaceous plant of the genus Iris in the family Irisaceae. Irises get their name from the fact that the petals are shaped like a kite's tail. Iris is found in temperate regions of the world, and its Latin name Iris, which means "rainbow", refers to its rainbow-like bright colors, hence the name "rainbow goddess".
Shanghai Botanical Garden
The 2024 Iris Blossom Season at Shanghai Botanical Garden has officially begun! The recommended flowering period in this issue is from May 1st to May 31st, and there are 200 varieties of Louisiana iris, iris flower, Siberian iris, etc., come and check in~
Address: No. 1111, Longwu Road, Xuhui District
Gongqing Forest Park
The 2nd Shanghai Gongqing Forest Iris Cultural Festival will last until May 28. Fresh colors, beautiful flowers, and irises are dotted like elves on the riverside and banks of the park, adding a unique charm to the park landscape in late spring. This Friday, all kinds of colorful irises have gradually entered the best viewing period, follow the camera to enjoy the blooming irises~
Address: No. 2000, Jungong Road, Yangpu District
Image source @ Chenhu
Image source @ Grove
Tatsuyama Botanical Garden
The Tatsuyama Botanical Garden is home to more than 300 varieties of irises, including haired irises, Siberian iris, Louisiana iris, and Japanese irises.
Address: No. 3888, Chenhua Road, Songjiang District
*The image here is from previous years
Guyi Garden
The main varieties of irises planted in the ancient garden are Louisiana iris and blue butterfly, which are in full bloom at the moment, and the flowers are full of color and vivid, and the petals are like delicate silk, gently swaying in the breeze, which looks extremely delicate. When the sun shines, the sea of flowers shines and is intoxicating.
Address: No. 218, Huyi Road, Nanxiang Town, Jiading District
Photo source @ Ma Weiqin
Expo Cultural Park
The shape of the iris is elegant and chic, and the petals are slightly curled, like a girl's skirt. Against the backdrop of blue sky and white clouds, the irises are particularly beautiful, giving a sense of tranquility and harmony. The iris viewing spots in the Expo Cultural Park are mainly concentrated in the quiet forest of Dry Creek, Shenyuan and Houtan, and the main species is Louisiana iris.
Address: No. 1750, Expo Avenue, Pudong New Area
Photo source @Juan
And in these parks
Irises are also in full bloom~
Luyuan Garden (Binjiang Forest Park Phase II)
Address: No. 1999, Suitang Road, Pudong New Area
Image source @ Chenhu
Lu Xun Park
Address: No. 2288, North Sichuan Road, Hongkou District, 130 meters walk from Exit 6 of Hongkou Football Stadium Subway Station
South Park Park
Address: Huangpu District, Longhua East Road, No. 800, Dapu intersection
Rainbow Bay Park
Address: No. 610, Anfen Road, Hongkou District
Peace Park
Address: No. 891, Tianbao Road, Hongkou District
Zhongshan Park
Address: No. 780, Changning Road, Changning District (near Dingxi Road)
Photo source @Juan
Hongqiao Sports Park
Address: No. 820, Suining Road, Changning District
Photo source @ Ma Weiqin
Bubble Park
Address: South side of Shanghai Fish, Xiuzhu Road, Fengxian District
Splendid Cultural Park
Address: No. 2599, Gaoke West Road, Pudong New Area
Zhangheng Park
Address: No. 2380, Zhangheng Road, Pudong New Area
Changxing Island Country Park
Address: No. 199, Qiukan Road, Changxing Town, Chongming District
Irises bloom like rainbows
Take advantage of the weekend to check in the iris sea together~