The Leisure & Cultural Services Department announced today that schools, environmental groups and non-governmental organisations are invited to apply for this year's "Give the Flowers a New Home!" Jockey Club Flower Re-planting Scheme, part of the Hong Kong Flower Show, by February 27.

Each year, flowers suitable for replanting are identified at the end of the showground exhibition and sent to the department’s parks for replanting.

Since it began in 2014, the scheme has encouraged replanting in the community and raised environmental awareness among the public.

Organisations and schools who successfully apply may receive potted plants by either collecting them at the showground site or by free delivery from the organiser.

Themed "A Fragrant Journey through Hong Kong", this year's flower show will be held from March 20 to 29 at Victoria Park, featuring the stock as its theme flower.