(Menarfin– Age of Khaleej) Posted: Tue, Jan 24, 2023 4:37 pm
Last Updated: Tue, Jan 24, 2023 at 7:51pm
The Municipality of Abu Dhabi has planted more than 8 million seasonal flowers of various colors in the geographical range of Abu Dhabi Island and various municipal centers.
These flowers are planted on the central island of the emirate, along the roadsides of roundabouts, bridges, sidewalks and passages to beautify the city.
Flowers vary in type, shape and color. They include white, pink and red petunias, and yellow and orange marigolds.
The project aims to enhance the aesthetics of the emirate and keep pace with urban development.
According to the municipal government, the seasonal flower cultivation project covers an area of ​​500,000 square meters. Seasonal winter flowers are known for their variety of color, beauty and fragrance.
Here are some of the flowers grown in Abu Dhabi:
morning glory
Known for their beautiful multi-colored trumpets, petunias come in a variety of colors including red, white, pink and purple. Petunias need full sun, rich soil, and shelter from the wind to thrive. Petunias also do well in some shade during hot summer or in milder parts of the country.
marigold
The flowers are yellow-orange. Calendula germinate quickly, germinating within a few days and flowering about 8 weeks later, making them easy to grow from seed.
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