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    The blooming-tales of Delhi’s Mughal Gardens

    A view of Mughal Garden. The 15-acre area of the Mughal Gardens of Rashtrapati Bhawan was designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens and have been opened for the annual public viewing from February 5, 2017. (Sonu Mehta/HT PHOTO)

    Updated on: Feb 06, 2017 8:54 AM IST
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    A view of Mughal Garden. The 15-acre area of the Mughal Gardens of Rashtrapati Bhawan was designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens and have been opened for the annual public viewing from February 5, 2017. (Sonu Mehta/HT PHOTO) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
    Updated on Feb 06, 2017 8:54 AM

    A view of Mughal Garden. The 15-acre area of the Mughal Gardens of Rashtrapati Bhawan was designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens and have been opened for the annual public viewing from February 5, 2017. (Sonu Mehta/HT PHOTO)

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    Helianthus commonly known as Sunflower at display in Mughal gardens. The Mughal Gardens of Rashtrapati Bhavan is one of the most beautiful gardens of the world. (Sonu Mehta/HT PHOTO) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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    Helianthus commonly known as Sunflower at display in Mughal gardens. The Mughal Gardens of Rashtrapati Bhavan is one of the most beautiful gardens of the world. (Sonu Mehta/HT PHOTO)

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    Tulips on display. If the Rashtrapati Bhavan is a masterpiece of architecture, the 15-acre Mughal Garden is considered its soul. (Sonu Mehta/HT PHOTO) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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    Tulips on display. If the Rashtrapati Bhavan is a masterpiece of architecture, the 15-acre Mughal Garden is considered its soul. (Sonu Mehta/HT PHOTO)

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    ‘Tulips’ and ‘Cyclamen’ valued for their splendid colors are also important attractions of the Mughal Garden. (Sonu Mehta/HT PHOTO) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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    ‘Tulips’ and ‘Cyclamen’ valued for their splendid colors are also important attractions of the Mughal Garden. (Sonu Mehta/HT PHOTO)

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    Modern art flower at Mughal Gardens. Roses are central to the fame of Mughal Gardens and a permanent feature throughout the year. The garden has more than 120 celebrated varieties of roses. (Sonu Mehta/HT PHOTO) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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    Modern art flower at Mughal Gardens. Roses are central to the fame of Mughal Gardens and a permanent feature throughout the year. The garden has more than 120 celebrated varieties of roses. (Sonu Mehta/HT PHOTO)

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    The special roses include Green Rose and Angelique. 40 fragrant varieties include Belami, Black Lady, Double Delight, Eiffel Tower, Granada, Jadis, Mr. Lincoln, Sadabahar, Taj Mahal etc. (Sonu Mehta/HT PHOTO) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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    The special roses include Green Rose and Angelique. 40 fragrant varieties include Belami, Black Lady, Double Delight, Eiffel Tower, Granada, Jadis, Mr. Lincoln, Sadabahar, Taj Mahal etc. (Sonu Mehta/HT PHOTO)

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    Montezuma flower. The Gardens includes roses named after Mother Teresa, Arjun, Bhim, Raja Ram Mohan Roy, Jawahar and Dr. B.P. Pal. Roses with names of international celebrities include John F. Kennedy, Queen Elizabeth, Mr. Lincoln and Montezuma. (Sonu Mehta/HT PHOTO) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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    Montezuma flower. The Gardens includes roses named after Mother Teresa, Arjun, Bhim, Raja Ram Mohan Roy, Jawahar and Dr. B.P. Pal. Roses with names of international celebrities include John F. Kennedy, Queen Elizabeth, Mr. Lincoln and Montezuma. (Sonu Mehta/HT PHOTO)

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    A carpet of flowers at Mughal gardens. (Sonu Mehta/HT PHOTO) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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    A carpet of flowers at Mughal gardens. (Sonu Mehta/HT PHOTO)

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    Dahlia flower. The Circular Garden contains 30 varieties of seasonal flowers including Dahlias which are around 8 feet high and go along the circular wall of the Garden. (Sonu Mehta/HT PHOTO) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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    Dahlia flower. The Circular Garden contains 30 varieties of seasonal flowers including Dahlias which are around 8 feet high and go along the circular wall of the Garden. (Sonu Mehta/HT PHOTO)

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    Mughal Gardens of Jammu and Kashmir, the garden around the Taj Mahal and Persian and Indian miniature paintings. (Sonu Mehta/HT PHOTO) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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    Mughal Gardens of Jammu and Kashmir, the garden around the Taj Mahal and Persian and Indian miniature paintings. (Sonu Mehta/HT PHOTO)

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    Red Tulips. The Mughal Gardens combines many elements of British garden art. Mughal canals and terraces at different levels and flowering shrubs fuse with European flower beds, lawns and privet hedges. (Sonu Mehta/HT PHOTO) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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    Red Tulips. The Mughal Gardens combines many elements of British garden art. Mughal canals and terraces at different levels and flowering shrubs fuse with European flower beds, lawns and privet hedges. (Sonu Mehta/HT PHOTO)

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    The geometrical decorum and the play with water which are the essence of Mughal Gardens have been combined with the organized caprice of a British garden. (Sonu Mehta/HT PHOTO) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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    The geometrical decorum and the play with water which are the essence of Mughal Gardens have been combined with the organized caprice of a British garden. (Sonu Mehta/HT PHOTO)

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    Indigenous trees and shrubs, fountains, water channels and ponds were added to bring in a sense of coolness and purity. (Sonu Mehta/HT PHOTO) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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    Indigenous trees and shrubs, fountains, water channels and ponds were added to bring in a sense of coolness and purity. (Sonu Mehta/HT PHOTO)

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    More than 70 varieties of seasonal flowers can be seen in the Mughal Gardens. In winter, the garden is replete with a number of annuals that have to compete with each other to find a place. (Sonu Mehta/HT PHOTO) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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    More than 70 varieties of seasonal flowers can be seen in the Mughal Gardens. In winter, the garden is replete with a number of annuals that have to compete with each other to find a place. (Sonu Mehta/HT PHOTO)

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    Dwarf annuals like Calendula, Antirrhinum, Alyssum, Dimorphotheca, Eschscholzia (Californian Poppy), Larkspur, Gaznia, Gerbera, Godetia, Linaria, Mesembryanthemum, Portulaca, Brachycome, Metrucaria, Verbena, Viola, Pansy and Stock grow well in flower beds. (Sonu Mehta/HT PHOTO) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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    Dwarf annuals like Calendula, Antirrhinum, Alyssum, Dimorphotheca, Eschscholzia (Californian Poppy), Larkspur, Gaznia, Gerbera, Godetia, Linaria, Mesembryanthemum, Portulaca, Brachycome, Metrucaria, Verbena, Viola, Pansy and Stock grow well in flower beds. (Sonu Mehta/HT PHOTO)

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    Other annuals that are grown include Dahlia, Aster, Carnation, Chrysanthemum, Clarkia, Lupin, Marigold, Nemesia, Poppy, Stock, Salvia, Cosmos, Linum, Sweet Pea, Cineraria, Sweet William etc. (Sonu Mehta/HT PHOTO) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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    Other annuals that are grown include Dahlia, Aster, Carnation, Chrysanthemum, Clarkia, Lupin, Marigold, Nemesia, Poppy, Stock, Salvia, Cosmos, Linum, Sweet Pea, Cineraria, Sweet William etc. (Sonu Mehta/HT PHOTO)

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    Various herbaceous annuals and bi-annuals are grown in beds and informal borders. The beds are sited at the edge of lawns or along the pavements. (Sonu Mehta/HT PHOTO) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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    Various herbaceous annuals and bi-annuals are grown in beds and informal borders. The beds are sited at the edge of lawns or along the pavements. (Sonu Mehta/HT PHOTO)

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    The flowers are massed irregularly with respect to their height and grouped in colour combinations to produce harmonious, natural and pleasing effect. (Sonu Mehta/HT PHOTO) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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    The flowers are massed irregularly with respect to their height and grouped in colour combinations to produce harmonious, natural and pleasing effect. (Sonu Mehta/HT PHOTO)

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    Edging and bordering of flower beds is done with Alyssum, Daisy, Pansy, etc. Under the Roses are also grown Alyssum, Pansies and Viola. (Sonu Mehta/HT PHOTO) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
    Updated on Feb 06, 2017 8:54 AM

    Edging and bordering of flower beds is done with Alyssum, Daisy, Pansy, etc. Under the Roses are also grown Alyssum, Pansies and Viola. (Sonu Mehta/HT PHOTO)

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    A visitor click selfie with flower decorated plaque at Mugha Gardens. The garden will be open for visitors till March. (Sonu Mehta/HT PHOTO) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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    A visitor click selfie with flower decorated plaque at Mugha Gardens. The garden will be open for visitors till March. (Sonu Mehta/HT PHOTO)

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