The 26th edition of the Cochin Flower Show, organised by the Ernakulam district Agri-Horticultural Society, began at the Marine Drive here on Wednesday. V.J. Kurian, Chairman, Spices Board, inaugurated the show.
It is indeed a visual delight for the visitors as many varieties of flowers and evergreen plants create a splash of colours. Roses dominate the over 8,000 varieties of flowers and plants on display. These include marigold, chrysanthemum, petunia, rosetta orange, and various other varieties of flowers and over 250 varieties of bonsai plants. A major attraction is the fresh flower arrangement spread over more than 10,000 sq ft.
Another highlight of the show is the exhibition of the Mediterranean variety of Italian ornamental flowers and the sale of saplings of these flower plants.
Italian flowers
A Bangalore-based company has put up an exhibition of Italian flowers categorised by colours. Flowers are categorised into red (Pintado, Leopardi, Guapo, Morgan, Masairosso); purple (Ticotico, Viola); white (Emotion, Special, Aladino); pink (Cipro,Chanson); yellow (Basilio, Boccacie) and bi-colour (Pigalle, Botticelli, Mozart Bernini, Alibaba).
Being a Kannadiga, Rajan, who manned the stall, had some difficulty in communicating with the visitors. But they had the language of colours to communicate.
A printed material elaborating the method to be followed in planting and the fertilizers to be used are also given to the buyers.
Children, however, might find the flightless Australian bird Emu exhibited at the show more attractive.
Sethumadhavan, owner of Grant Seed Nursery, Nenmara, has been a constant presence at the show for the last 10 years.
“There is a great demand for flower seeds and over the years we have built up a dedicated customer base that keeps in constant touch regarding the planting and nurturing of flowers and plants,” he said.
Bio-bin
Kudumbasree members exhibiting the bio-bin system for waste treatment under the Clean Kochi project promoted by the Kerala Builders Forum are also active at the show.
A picture museum with photographs arranged under more than 10 categories attract the visitors.
There are about 90 commercial stalls at the show. Nurseries from across the State, members of the Agri-Horticultural Society, and individual members are participating in the show.
Besides, the Kerala Books and Publications Society, the Cochin Port Trust and the Cochin Shipyard are also participating.
Cultural evenings
Film actor Bhama inaugurated the cultural events organised as part of the show. There will be cultural events and musical shows after 6 p.m. on every day of the show.
The show will be open between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. The entry rates are Rs.20 for adults and Rs.10 for children. The rate for adults will be Rs.30 after 4 p.m. The show will conclude on Monday.
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