(Photo by City of Busan/courtesy of haps Magazine Korea)
A sea of purple flowers is drawing visitors to Busan’s Daejeo Ecological Park, where a new landscape agriculture project is transforming part of the park into a seasonal destination focused on nature, relaxation, and wellness.
According to the Busan Agricultural Technology Center, perennial verbena and gaura are now in full bloom across the park’s landscape agriculture complex, creating vibrant floral displays that have quickly become popular with residents and photographers.
The project is part of the city’s initiative to develop a four-season landscape attraction that combines natural scenery, ecological value, and recreational space. Using perennial plants such as verbena, gaura, and pampas grass, the site is designed to offer changing scenery throughout the year.
The flowering area covers approximately 20,000 square meters, with large clusters of purple verbena creating a striking backdrop for visitors. The naturally planted gaura adds contrast and movement to the landscape, attracting people seeking a peaceful place to walk, relax, and enjoy the outdoors.
Verbena is known for its long blooming season and ability to create dense, colorful flower fields. The plant also attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, contributing to biodiversity and supporting the area’s ecological environment.
Pampas grass planted throughout the site is continuing to grow and is expected to become a major attraction later this year. By autumn, the tall silver plumes will add a new dimension to the landscape, offering visitors a completely different seasonal experience.
The city plans to expand the site’s role as a wellness destination through future healing and nature-based programs, with the goal of establishing Daejeo Ecological Park as one of Busan’s leading year-round scenic and recreational attractions.