Enchanting cannonball flowers create a fairy tale scene in city

Named for their resemblance to clusters of firecrackers, the cannonball flowers feature vibrant orange-red blossoms that hang in long rows. They now create a unique floral landscape within Shenzhen’s parks, with their blossoms flowing downward like cascading waterfalls.

A fairy tale scene of cannonball flowers. Photos by Lin Jianping

In Shenzhen, the blooming period of cannonball flowers lasts from December to March, with the peak viewing time falling between late January and February.

Venues to take blooming cannonball flowers pictures:

Xiangmi Park (香蜜公园)

Venue: 38 Nongyuan Road, Futian District

Metro: Line 2 to Xiangmi Station (香蜜站), Exit B

Huaying Road Landscape Park (华英路景观公园)

Venue: Cross of Huaying Road and Gangwan Avenue

Metro: Line 2 to Chiwan Station (赤湾站), Exit E

Taohuayuan Science and Technology Inovation Park (桃花源科技创新园)

Venue: Shasan Road, Bao'an District

Buses: 155, M330, M209, 606

Shenzhen Zhongshan Park (深圳中山公园)

Venue: 3109 Nanshan Avenue, Nanshan District

Metro: Line 12 to Zhongshan Park Station (中山站), Exit C

Photography tip:

For the best lighting, it’s recommended to visit between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. for bright sunlight, or between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. for softer, more flattering light.