Delhi is all set to witness the return of the Spring cheer! Wondering how’s that possible during the August month? Well, it is indeed true as the gates of Amrit Udyan (former Mughal Gardens), at Rashtrapati Bhavan, are all set to reopen for general public. This reopening is part of the planned second phase of Udyan Utsav, spread over 15 acres, which was announced in the Capital earlier this year, in February. Now, referred to as the Summer Annuals, the gardens have been turned into a landscaping marvel for visitors to witness the blooming of seasonal flowers specially Coleus, Celosia, Tuberose and several other rare varieties.
“For this season, it’s going to be a summer garden with 37 species that can stand the harsh temperature of Delhi, during the times when gardening is impossible. This is especially for the gardening enthusiasts to witness,” says Avneesh Banswal, chief horticulturist at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Sharing how he and his colleagues managed to bring the vibrant flowers of Celosia Cristata to life.
He shares, “It has resemblance to Cockcomb, and I feel it’s difficult to bring this species to flower during this time. Also, we started its plantation in the months of May-June, which was little challenging. But we were successful due to our dedicated efforts.
” The beauty of the new setups is sure to entice the visitors to the gardens. The new arrangements include a specially curated garden for the children, Bal Vatika, with a story of a 225-year-old Sheesh.