Singapore - Gardens / FLOWER DOME- Day 2 (3 of 3)

The Flower Dome was the largest greenhouse in the (2015 Guinness Book of World Records) and has, unlike typical greenhouses that trap heat, replicated a cool-dry mediterranean climate. It features 10 themed gardens (The Baobabs with massive bottle trees, Succulent Garden with unique plants and colors, Australian Garden, South African Garden, South American Garden, Olive Grove, California Garden and the Mediterranean Garden) and sculptures all over. The interior layout features nine distinct zones across five continents.

In addition, the flower displays different changing themes. When we were there, it was TULIP time. It's the 10th edition of Tulipmania, arranging the tulips in rows of singular colors, from pastels to strong vibrant colors. The common name ‘tulip’ originated from the flower’s resemblance to the turban worn by the Sultan of the Ottoman Empire (known as tulipan). Encompassing about 85 species, the tulip is a perennial bulb belonging to the lily family, Liliaceae.

One of the really interesting ones is the coronet division of tulips is a unique form with ruffled petals that form a distinctive ‘spout’ or lip, resembling a regal crown. One of Karen’s favorites was the Triumph type tulip (orange with streaks of purple and green, and the yellow one with a red top).Read more