Display runs from June 2 to 30 at the Flower Dome, showcases close to 16,000 roses of 70 varieties.
Turkey is among the world’s top growers of the damask rose. Renowned for its captivating aroma, the rose’s oil has been used in perfumes for centuries.Visitors to Gardens by the Bay will see a fountain inspired by the Antonine period of the Roman Empire in Turkey, from AD138 to AD192.Gardens by the Bay will recreate a scene from the Unesco-listed Pamukkale – a tourist destination in south-western Turkey famed for its white travertine terraces with ancient thermal spa pools.
Other varieties featured for the first time include the exotic “black” roses of Isparta, Rose Eden Climber and Leonardo da Vinci roses. Upon entering the Flower Dome, visitors will be greeted by elements of Turkish architecture in the top-level viewing gallery. As they make their way down to the centre field, they will see Hellenistic arches and a fountain inspired by the Antonine period of the Roman Empire from AD138 to AD192. These capture the influence of ancient Greece in Turkey’s rich history, added Ms Yang.
Over the past week, a 10-man team worked through nights – between the Flower Dome’s closing and opening hours, from 9pm to 9am – to painstakingly plant each rose and have the display ready for opening day on June 2. Visitors visiting Rose Romance floral display at Flower Dome in Gardens by the Bay on June 2. ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI
Harvest takes place in May and June, producing about 13,000kg of roses and 1,500kg of rose oil, as well as rosewater.
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