Purple carpet of impatiens walleriana for a sense of romance in Hanoi
The impatiens walleriana flower hill in Hanoi's Long Bien district has recently drawn huge attention from flower and photo lovers. The sheer beauty of the attraction comes from the pure gorgeousness of the purple color, making it a picturesque destination to immerse in nature.
Impatiens walleriana is widely known as a brilliant kind of flowers whether in purple, pink or yellowish red. Impatiens walleriana makes a great decorative background in campus like front yards, balconies, terraces.
The flower itself resembles good fortune, thus carries significant values.
(Photo: Dan Tri)
Impatiens walleriana are in bloom only 4 months after being planted, no matter what time of the year it is. What's more, the blooming time even lasts for 4 -5 months. Thus, visitors can admire the brilliant beauty of the flowers pretty much anytime in the year.
However, October to April (in Lunar calendar) is the perfect time to go see the flowers.
(Photo: Dan Tri)
Over 150,000 impatiens walleriana trees are planted in the hill, fulfilling the needs of visitors.
(Photo: Dan Tri)
A group of around 30 gardeners is in charge of tending the flowers every day for 4 months in a row.
(Photo: Dan Tri)
The garden makes an instagrammable background for check-in photos.
(Photo: Dan Tri)
(Photo: Dan Tri)
(Photo: Dan Tri)
Places with high temperatures (ideally 25-30 degree Celcius) are more favorable for the flowers.
(Photo: Dan Tri)
(Photo: Dan Tri)
(Photo: Dan Tri)
Groups of people coming from different walks of life flock to the impatiens walleriana garden to take photos and enjoy the endowed beauty of nature.
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