Over 250 varieties of flowers and flower plants will be on show at Lalbagh Botanical gardens. The department organizes flower shows twice a year in Lalbagh to coincide with the Republic Day and Independence Day. Lalbagh, in south Bangalore, is spread over 240 acres and is a must see for visitors. It has over 2,000 species of plants and flowers.
A replica of the monument-India Gate with 250,000 roses will be the star attraction at the annual Independence Day flower show here. School students will get a free entry to the show on August 13. On other days, charges for adults are Rs 30 (Rs 40 on Sundays and other holidays) and Rs 10 for children.
Flower Show-2010 at the historic Lalbagh Gardens will commence on August 6 with India Gate, a floral design, as the special attraction. “We want to salute an Indian monument on the eve of Independence Day. This will also be a mark of respect to all the martyrs and freedom fighters of our country,” said N Jayaram, director, Department of Horticulture at a press conference held on Wednesday.
On display will be 260 varieties of anthuriam, circhids, boganvillae, impention, cocks comb and celosia among others. In addition, private companies will exhibit different varieties of plants at the grand show.
