Chandigarh Rose Garden, Chandigarh

LANDSCAPE DESIGNING FRMT 325 Cr. Hr. 3(1+2)

Lesson 03:Landscape Gardens In India

Chandigarh Rose Garden, Chandigarh


Rose Garden

  • The garden is spread over an area of 15 hectare plot situated in the centre of the city Chandigarh.
  • A natural stream runs through it and the land on the banks of the stream is undulating and has natural curves.

Roses along the Stream

  • The area adjoining the stream has been planted with a large number of scented cultivars, which fill the whole area with exquisite fragrance
  • The garden is designed to contain about 60,000 roses.
  • It is contemplated to collect about 5,000 outstanding cultivars of roses.
  • To preserve this natural landscape, the garden has been laid in the most informal and natural manner.
  • A moonlight garden was planted with only pure-white scented roses
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