Roses from Lalbagh Rose Garden: Amazing Varieties
Lalbagh Rose Garden of Bangalore has such amazing varieties of roses; don’t be surprised if you lose track of time there trying to admire each one of the roses. Lalbagh Botanical Garden is a heritage garden located at the heart of Bengaluru city, Karnataka India.
Roses are synonymous to love but it is not really so. Roses have a language of their own which they express beautifully through their colors. They don’t just express love. Each color expresses a different emotion. Across cultures, rose has come to represent purity, love and devotion. Sadly they are all programmed to die. The rose plant has staying power: a hardy, complex plant, it does not falter in the cold or rain. Yet it’s simple blooms appear incredibly fragile and wither away is a short span of time.
Orange Rose from Lalbagh Bengaluru
This picture of Orange Rose from Lalbagh Botanical Garden, Bangalore. This enigmatic bloom, with its plump, translucent petals, has sweet scent, it is in possession of a unique allure.
Orange connotes enthusiasm or an orange rose is known as ‘symbol of desire’. Check this interesting link on History and Meaning of Orange Roses.
Symbol of desire – Orange Rose
- Shades of orange color range from bright orange to coral.
- Varieties of orange roses include Tropical Amazon, Marlyse, and Sari.
- With their blazing energy, orange roses are the wild child of the rose family. Whatever feelings you might be bubbling over with—enthusiasm, passion, gratitude—orange roses will get the message across with both oomph and elegance.
- Orange roses are given to those who you desire, those you want to get to know better. And also to those who you are proud of.
- The meaning of orange roses is enthusiasm and passion.
Combination of Roses
Various roses of different colors convey different meanings. So, when you make bouquet with orange roses you can add other colors of roses too. Combination of Orange and Yellow roses convey passionate thoughts.
Floriography, the language of flowers, is crypto logical communication through the use or arrangement of flowers. Wiki mentions some form of floriography was practiced in traditional cultures of different countries.
Red Rose from Lalbagh Rose Garden
“The fragrance of the rose, remains on the hand that gives it.” ~ Unknown
Yellow Roses Significance
The best gift for weddings, Mother’s Day, birthdays, and graduations is a bouquet of yellow roses. They have the meaning of friendship and joy. Yellow color is an instant mood lifter. The yellow roses bring peace of mind to all who are gifted with them. They send a message of cheer, joy, caring, and platonic affection.
White Rose from Lal Bagh
White roses are very common for Christian marriages. They are used widely to usher in new beginnings, to honor a friend or loved one for greeting on a new beginning or a farewell. Pure white color conveys respect, pays homage to new starts, and expresses hope for the future.
I used a bunch of it once to lay them during the puja of first death anniversary of my friend’s father. I was hesitant to walk in empty handed and these are best I could think of. Though it is black color that symbolizes death.
I’d rather have roses on my table than diamonds on my neck. ~Emma Goldman
Also check out – Dahlia Flowers: Enchanting Petal Patterns and Colors
Book review of Meaning of Flowers
Tips to Visit Lalbagh Botanical Garden
- No digital camera is permitted inside the garden. 500 INR fine for those who violate the rules.
- No parking facility inside the garden.
Lalbagh Visiting Time
The botanical garden is open to public from 8AM to 6PM. The rose garden in Lalbagh too is open to public for the same duration.
Lalbagh Entry Tickets
Lalbagh Bangalore entry fee is nominal at 10 INR for adults. For children below 12 years of age, there is no entry fee.
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(This post was first written on Jan 22, 2012.)
Very fine picture, Indrani!
Lovely!
Are orange roses natural or the result of man's tampering with nature? Just curious..
This is just gorgeous!
Thanks.
My trip to Blr is on cards.Will surely visit this place
beautiful photo…
i am first time seeing orange rose
thanks for sharing
That is a beautiful portrait of this flower. Orange is my favorite color. Nice to know an orange rose is a symbol of desire!
Gorgeous rose.
Beautiful orange rose and wonderful photo.
Yes, it is indeed a gorgeous rose and the color is exquisite! Wonderful capture for the day, Indrani!
Sylvia
That's a gorgeous rose. I love the color.
I love that nice picture frame and light and color as the flower shows, awesome!
So delicate!
Visiting from Today's flower, here's my bed of roses, have a blessed Sunday!
Oh my! So beautiful!
Hugs
SueAnn
That is a real beauty! I love not only the colour but also those pointed petals.
Brilliant Indrani.
Liebe Indrani,
dies ist eine wunderbar bezaubernde Rose mit speziell geformten Blütenspitzen. Wunderschön…
Liebe Grüsse aus der Schweiz
Hans-Peter
First time to see an orange one too!
Beautiful color on that rose!
Exquisitely beautiful – picture perfect. As they say: A rose is a rose is a rose !
i rarely see an orange rose. it's beautiful.
I can practically smell it from here. Beautiful, Indrani.
What a beautiful orange rose!
I have to say I don't think I've ever seen an orange rose.