Renanthera Splendour
Renanthera flowers are usually in vivid red and floriferous, providing a spectacular display of blooms on a large branching inflorescence. These red orchids symbolise love and passion and is a perfect gift for your loved ones this festive season.
Its bright colours and delicate beauty are also captured on selected items found in the Gardens Shop.
Renanthera Fabric Fan
Inspired by one of its unique orchid hybrids, this fabric fan beautifully features prints of the commemorative flower, the Renanthera Singapore Botanic Gardens. This fan is not only a unique home desk decoration but is also a useful accessory to carry around. After all, who doesn’t want to look fashionable while trying to cool yourself in the afternoon sun?
Did you know? The Singapore Botanic Gardens has registered more than 630 Orchids hybrids to date, with its first orchid hybridisation initiated over 80 years ago. You can learn more about the Gardens’ orchid hybridisation programme here.
Interested in these red beauties? You may marvel at the beautiful Renanopsis Lion's Splendour at the National Orchid Garden. An orchid hybrid made in the Gardens in 2001, it is a cross hybrid between Renanopsis Lena Rowold and Renanthera Kalsom.
Renanthera Lunch Bag
Practical doesn’t have to be dull! Carry your lunch in style with this Renanthera prints lunch bag. A great balance between fashion and function, this fuss-free bag features an orchid hybrid that is special to the Singapore Botanic Gardens. Named in 1999 to commemorate the Gardens’ 140th anniversary, the hybrid clinched top honours at the 17th World Orchid Conference.
Gardens Shop Tea Bar
Beat the heat and pop by the new Tea Bar in the Gardens Shop at the Nassim Gate and Tanglin Gate! Enjoy refreshing cold brew teas ranging from fruity ones such as Blissful Berries and Lychee Fiesta, to soothing flavours inspired by nature like the Healing Garden Tea.
Can’t wait to travel again? Why not let your tastebuds go on a trip first, with our signature travel series. Sip on artisanal teas with blends curated by tea specialists, each representing an iconic ‘des-tea-nation’, from Kowloon and Shibuya to Nuwara. Whether you like it straight, or with milk, there is a tea something for everyone!
You may check these items out at the Gardens Shop in the Singapore Botanic Gardens or view these products on www.botanicgardensshop.sg. You also have the chance to win a Renanthera Lunch Bag by participating in our contest.
The Tea Bar can be found exclusively at the Gardens Shop Nassim Gate and Tanglin Gate.
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