Historical Background

The official residence of the then British government representative Frank

Swettenham, now known as Carcosa Seri Negara, was located atop a hill here. The
park was previously a tin mine.
The Perdana Botanical Garden is strategically located in the City of Kuala
Lumpur. Formally the Lake Gardens, built in 1888 by A.R.Venning, the state
treasurer of Selangor then. In 1975, the late Tun Hj. Abdul Razak, the second
Prime Minister of Malaysia officially launched the new image of the Lake
Gardens, renaming it the Taman Tasik Perdana, or the Perdana Lake
Gardens. Being a public park, the main activities were concentrated on the
jogging paths and exercise facilities along the way. On occasions such as this
launch in 1975, fishing competitions were held. Concerts were also held at the
amphitheatre, the Panggung Anniversary.
On 28th June 2011, the Prime Minister YAB Dato Sri Mohd. Najib bin Tun Hj.
Abdul Razak launched Perdana Botanical Garden. This marked the completion
of the first phase of the process of turning the Public Park into a Botanical
Garden.
The first Phase involved the rehabilitation of the main core of the Garden and
the addition of various collections and features. The garden is unique in that it
has the elements of a show garden, the ambiance of a tropical rainforest, and
the serenity of a getaway place despite being in the middle of a metropolis.
The second phase of the transformation will bring in the necessary elements
of a Botanical Garden that is the Herbarium, the Library and Visitor Center.
Other areas such as the Orchid Garden and the Hibiscus Garden will be
enhanced and rehabilitated as well.

Types of Materials Used to Build

wood
stone
steel
tar
tiles

Structure & Layout of Landscape

Lake: composed of mainly 2 manmade lakes

Paths: 2 types. Tar roads and tile-paved walking paths.

Description of Recreational Activities

Strolling
Jogging
Cycling
Resting
Taking photos
Picnicking
Sightseeing

Types of gardens

Heliconia Garden
Sunken Garden
Herb Garden
Hibiscus Park
Orchid Park

HELICONIA GARDEN
Heliconias, with their exotic and showy inflorescence and large leaves
typifies the tropical garden. The collection in the Heliconia Garden
showcase species and hybrids that are favourites. The fishpond in the
garden with a small picture perfect waterfall makes a cool place to
relax.
SUNKEN GARDEN
The Sunken Garden is a parterre garden made simply out of green
and red shrubs with addition of flowering annuals on the slopes.
Addition of Grecian pots, containing a riot of colorful petunias add to
the elegant beauty of the garden.
HERB GARDEN
Explore the herb garden to know the cultures of the tropical regions
through the herbs planted and used in the peoples everyday lives.
The collection in the herb garden showcases the commonly used
herbs in traditional medicine practices and also culinary use.
HIBISCUS PARK
The Hibiscus Park showcases the various species of Malaysias
national flower, the Bunga Raya (Hibiscus Rosa Sinensis). Some of
the attractions in the garden include a 4-metre high waterfall, pools
and fountains. A lovely colonial style building has been converted into
an exhibition hall with a tearoom and a gallery.
ORCHID GARDEN
The Orchid Garden houses up to 800 species of orchids. The garden
comprises a semi circle pergola for the climbing and epiphytic variety
and a rock garden for the terrestrial variety.