Taiwan in Flower: Phalaenopsis Orchids, Yangmingshan Callas and Daylily Fields

Many of the orchids sold in European florists began their journey in Taiwan. The island is one of the world’s largest producers of Phalaenopsis, and in spring and summer its mountains are covered with calla lilies, cherry blossom and daylilies. Here is where to see flowers in Taiwan.

Flowering plants delivered: potted plants and flowers in a box.

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Flower destinations in Taiwan

• Orchids in Tainan. The annual Taiwan International Orchid Show is held at a large orchid plantation near Tainan, displaying thousands of Phalaenopsis varieties from miniature to giant.
• Yangmingshan calla lilies. In the national park near Taipei, the Zhuzihu area fills with white calla lilies in spring, and visitors can cut their own.
• Alishan cherry blossom. In spring this mountain resort with its forest railway is one of the most popular places to view cherry blossom.
• Hualien daylilies. In late summer the mountainsides of eastern Taiwan turn bright orange with flowering daylilies.

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Flowers in Taipei

• Jianguo Holiday Flower Market. At weekends a large flower and plant market sets up under an overpass in central Taipei.
• Expo Park. A legacy of the 2010–2011 international flora exposition, with pavilions, glasshouses and seasonal beds.
• Plum blossom. The flowering plum (meihua) is one of the island’s symbols and blooms in winter.

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Moth orchids do well indoors too, given a bright window out of direct sun and moderate watering. For more flower travel in Asia, see Thailand in flower, and for plantations elsewhere, flower parks and plantations.

FAQ

When do calla lilies bloom in Taiwan?

Roughly from March to May, in the Zhuzihu area of Yangmingshan National Park.

Why is Taiwan called a kingdom of orchids?

It is one of the world’s largest producers of Phalaenopsis, breeding thousands of varieties and exporting plants to many countries.

Author: Maria Svitlovir

Graduated from Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Institute of Biology and Medicine (2001). BSc in Biology, MSc in Horticulture. Writes about plants, works at a garden centre selecting and repotting plants, and contributes to plant reference guides.

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