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Perhaps it is the balmy atmosphere of a secluded tropical
garden... or the splendour of the sweeping florascape...
or the wide spectrum of every orchid hue... whatever is
personally enchanting, you will come to find it at the National
Orchid Garden. A myriad of orchid blooms meets the eye here:
stunning or stubtle, patterned or unadorned, intricate or
simple.
Since 1859, orchids have been closely associated with the
Singapore Botanic Gardens. The products of the Garden's
orchid breeding programme, which began in 1928, deserve
a place where they can be displayed in their full splendour.
The very design of these orchids are, one could say, 'hand-crafted'
by the Gardens' horticultural staff, dedicated to bringing
out the finest in any hybrid cross.
Over 700 species and 2,100 hybrids are now found in the
Gardens' collection, and every year, more vibrant and enduring
hybrids will be added on. So that all may admire and enjoy
their diversity, richness and beauty, the National Orchid
Garden now offers a permanent showcase, the largest display
of orchids in the world.
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