The iconic Government Rose Garden in Ooty, nestled in the heart of the serene town, is facing an unusual challenge as unseasonal rains lead to the untimely decay of its vibrant roses. Spread over 4 hectares in Vijayanagaram, Udhagamandalam, the garden boasts India’s largest collection of roses, featuring diverse varieties. Managed by the Tamil Nadu Horticulture Department, the garden’s recent plight highlights the impact of fluctuating weather patterns on its blooms. Workers are actively engaged in the removal of decomposing flowers, while the resilient efforts of the horticulture department aim to preserve the allure of Ooty’s Rose Garden.
Due to persistent rainfall in Tamil Nadu, the beautiful roses have begun to decompose prompting workers to get actively involved in removing these decaying flowers. The heavy rainfall has caused an orange alert in the state. Amidst these, the plants and the blooms are taking a major hit due to the unseasonal rains.
The Nilgiris district is one of the most popular spots of destinations for tourists across the country and the globe. It attracts thousands of visitors annually as the place offers a cool climate and has places like the Botanical Garden of Ooty, Boat House, Pykara Waterfalls, and the renowned Sim’s Park Coonoor. To boost tourism and enhance floral beauty, the Department of Horticulture established the rose park a few years ago.
The expansive stretch of land has about 4,000 varieties of rose and about 40,000 rose shrubs.
The Indigenous roses are found mostly in forested areas which contribute to the picturesque surroundings of the place and leave visitors enchanted by their beauty. However, the onset of unseasonal shower spells in the state, especially in the Nilgiris district has become a matter of concern as the rains are destroying the roses. The rose flowers in the park have wilted and have begun to rot.
The shrubs were in bloom and in perfect condition till the previous months, but the rains have left just a handful of plants which have not decayed and are in bloom. This has also led to the disappointment of the tourists who visited the garden specifically to witness the beauty of the roses and their various colours.
Despite the decaying conditions, the Rose Garden is one of the most important and integral parts of Ooty’s natural ecosystem. The fluctuating weather patterns have disrupted the blooming cycle of the shrubs but in these tough times, the horticulture department and the park staff have joined hands and made every bit of effort in maintaining and preserving the beauty of Udagai Rose Park. Better weather conditions are awaited which will result in reviving the shrubs to make them bloom again.
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