Guizhou Plum Blossom Garden prepares for spectacular hydrangea bloom

The much-loved Guizhou Plum Blossom Garden has officially closed for upgrades and improvements as it quietly awaits the upcoming explosion of hydrangeas – ready to welcome visitors with a brand-new look when the blooms return.

A cluster of pink hydrangeas in Guizhou Plum Blossom Garden. [Photo/Guiyang news network]

According to Bai Deguang, a staff member of the garden, last year marked the first time the garden's hydrangeas were opened to the public. After a full year of careful nurturing and scientific cultivation, this year's hydrangeas are thriving more than ever. The planting area has been expanded to 1.5 times its original size, offering visitors an even more immersive floral wonderland.

Adding to the charm, several adorable sika deer now call the garden home. When the hydrangeas are in full bloom, these gentle creatures can be seen strolling gracefully among the flowers and along the paths, nibbling peacefully in their enchanting surroundings.

Deer stroll among hydrangeas in Guizhou Plum Blossom Garden. [Photo/Guiyang news network]

The garden features two main types of hydrangeas: bigleaf hydrangea and Chinese snowball viburnum, each with different blooming periods to accommodate visitors' schedules throughout the season. Bigleaf hydrangeas are already sprouting fresh green buds and are expected to bloom first in May, with over 50 varieties on display. Chinese snowball viburnums will follow in early July, each variety boasting stunning, camera-ready blossoms.

Last year, during hydrangea season, the garden received around 200,000 visits, earning widespread praise for its breathtaking sea of flowers and quality services.

Hydrangeas grow in dense bulb-like clusters. [Photo/Guiyang news network]