Some people come to Da Lat for the gentle beauty of cherry apricot blossoms, some for the richness of hydrangeas, and yet others for the romantic beauty of Da Lat's purple phoenix flowers. The purple color of Da Lat's purple phoenix flowers may make the panorama of Da Lat sadder than normal, yet that melancholy is quite appealing and draws many people to visit. Let's learn about this Da Lat purple phoenix flower season with Hahalolo! 📸Da Lat purple phoenix flower (Photo: Internet)
1. Whence came the purple phoenix flower of Da Lat?
Purple phoenix flowers have been around for a long time, originating from Europe with the scientific name Jacaranda acutifolia. According to records, in 1962, the person who brought this flower to Vietnam and planted it in Da Lat was Mr. Nguyen Van Sau - one of the first agronomist engineers in Vietnam.📸 While in bloom, purple phoenixes will have long, tubular stems that grow in groups. (Photo: Internet) Although they are all called phoenix flowers, the shape of a purple phoenix and tailed phoenix flowers is different. While in bloom, the purple phoenix will be tubular, long, growing in clusters, and have a broad canopy. Its wood is larger and rougher. But between the purple phoenix flower and phoenix tail, there are still similar characteristics of stem and leaves. 2. What month does the Dalat purple phoenix bloom? In Dalat, the purple phoenix flower season is one of the most eagerly awaited flower seasons. It is also the time of year when the purple phoenix petals appear, after the fall of the peach petals. Every year, from March to April, purple phoenix flowers begin to blossom; however, this year, they have only just begun to bloom in various Da Lat streets as of mid-February. 📸 This year's purple phoenix blooms earlier than usual (Photo: Internet) Even though it's still chilly outside in Da Lat, you will feel incredibly romantic and serene walking around beneath a pair of purple phoenix wings. You may even find yourself crying a little bit because of how sad and depressing it might make you feel. Everyone who has ever visited Dalat during the purple phoenix season will undoubtedly remember it forever. 3. Where in Dalat can one find purple phoenix flowers? During the purple phoenix flower season, some visitors travel to Da Lat to check in with them, while others just come to take in the romantic beauty of this shade of purple. Yet whatever the goal, they will discover the perfect coordinates to realize it fully. 3.1. Road to Dalat market The first area to grow purple phoenix flowers is in Da Lat market; however, as this location is mostly used for commerce, there won't be many purple phoenix trees. Nonetheless, all trees here are enormous, mature trees. At this time, those ancient trees bloom with purple phoenix flowers, blooming in a market area that looks very beautiful. This market area is located in the city center so it is easy to find and you don't have to move far. 📸 Purple phoenix flowers on Nguyen Thi Minh Khai street towards Da Lat market (Photo: VnExpress) 3.2. Xuan Huong lake Near Xuan Huong Lake, some stunning purple phoenix trees sprint to bloom in the entire sky each season. When the purple phoenix petals cast their shadow toward the lake and fall into the lake's eyes, the image is incredibly lyrical. The petals have formed a typical tranquil feature of Da Lat as the purple phoenix flower season begins. 📸 Purple phoenix flowers around Xuan Huong Lake (Photo: Internet) 3.3. Hai Ba Trung Street If you wish to visit purple phoenix flowers close to Da Lat's city center but are hesitant to travel far, Hai Ba Trung Street might be a good option. Unlike in other areas, the purple phoenix flowers here only partially bloom, yet it is enough to make you swoon. Together with purple phoenix flowers, this route is home to numerous well-known eateries and hotels.📸 Few purple phoenix flowers on Hai Ba Trung Street (Photo: Mia.vn) To be continued