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Hibiscus Garden (Kuala Lumpur)

Malaysia / Kuala Lumpur / Kuala Lumpur / Jalan Cenderawasih
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Kuala Lumpur Hibiscus Garden
Jalan Cenderawasih
50480 Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia

Opening Hours: 9:00am - 6:00pm
Admission: Free

Officially opened on 16 October 1989 by Dr. Siti Hasmah, the wife Malaysia's 4th Prime Minister, Dr. Mahathir Mohamad. This is the place where you will be able to see the many colours of hibiscus being grown. Hibiscus is the National Flower of Malaysia. There are over 100 species that are planted here. As you walk along the pathway, it provides a strikingly colourful panorama, of rare and exotic blooms, in a range of colours and shades. Inside the garden, there is a building with five wings, corresponding to the five petals of the hibiscus. Each wing would house the displays of different hibiscus species and also hibiscus-related products and handicrafts.

The hibiscus is a decorative, flowering plant that is most commonly found in tropical climates. It is a popular landscaping shrub among gardeners and the plant is used in many cultures for such diverse purposes as herbal teas, hair products, and even paper making. Hibiscus flowers are large and shaped like a trumpet. They include five or more petals and grow in a spectrum of colors that include yellow, purple, orange, red, pink, and white. Interestingly, just like a fine wine, hibiscus flowers improve with age, as their colors darken and become increasingly vivid.
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Coordinates:   3°8'43"N   101°41'10"E
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