Hanseojeong Hosts 'Garden Plant Exhibition and Evaluation' at Suncheon Bay

An exhibition and appraisal event where trends in garden plants can be observed will be held at Suncheonman Bay National Garden.

On the 12th, the Korea National Arboretum and Garden Management Service announced that from the 19th to the 29th, together with the Suncheonman International Garden Expo Organizing Committee, they will hold the ‘2023 Korea Garden Plant Exhibition and Appraisal’ at the Suncheonman Bay National Garden International Wetland Center.

The exhibition and appraisal event is organized with the goal of domesticating garden plants and diversifying varieties, involving 37 companies and forestry and farming households related to garden plant breeding, production, and distribution, providing a platform to present the importance and future direction of K-garden plants.

During the event, visitors can view 550 new garden plant varieties, mainly consisting of native plants and cultivated varieties, all in one place.

Han Su-jeong will also provide on-site explanation services to enhance visitors’ understanding.

Additionally, an appraisal panel composed of 250 people including plant and garden experts and the public will comprehensively evaluate the exhibited plants based on color, texture, novelty, and other factors. Plants recognized for excellence will be recommended as ‘Garden Plant of the Year’ and ‘People’s Favorite Plant for the First Half of the Year.’

For more detailed information about the exhibition and appraisal event, please visit the National Sejong Arboretum website.

Han Su-jeong, Director Ryu Kwang-su, said, “We will establish the Korea Garden Plant Exhibition and Appraisal as a platform for creating value for native plants and expanding the market for new garden plants,” adding, “Furthermore, we will strive to spread garden culture nationwide and to promote the K-garden trend worldwide.”