CM Stalin inaugurates Semmozhi Poonga flower expo in Chennai
The event, which has been an annual fixture in Chennai since 2022, promises to mesmerise visitors with its breathtaking display of floral arrangements and diverse plant species.
Semmozhi Poonga flower expo in Chennai (Photo: Justin George)
CHENNAI: An impressive flower show featuring more than 30 million varieties has gotten under way at the Semmozhi Poonga located on Cathedral Road here on Thursday (January 2). The flower exhibition, inaugurated by Chief Minister MK Stalin, is scheduled to be open for public till January 18.
The event, which has been an annual fixture in Chennai since 2022, promises to mesmerise visitors with its breathtaking display of floral arrangements and diverse plant species.
This is the fourth edition organised by the Department of Horticulture and Hill Plantation Crops under the Agriculture and Farmers Welfare department reflecting the wealth of the Horticulture crops and development for the people of Chennai.
The event has been designed to provide a unique platform for flower enthusiasts, nature lovers, and families to come together and appreciate the beauty of nature.
The 2025 edition of the Chennai Flower Show boasts an impressive collection of over 800 different types of plants, carefully curated and arranged in various forms to create a visual treat for visitors.
The exhibition also features a staggering array of lakhs of flowers, which have been meticulously nurtured and displayed to create a kaleidoscope of colors and patterns.
For the flower show, rare types of flowers have been brought from Coimbatore, Ooty, Krishnagiri, Hosur, Kodaikanal, Kanniyakumari, and Madurai. The event showcases 50 types of flowers and 30 lakh flower pots.
The third edition at the same venue last year that spanned 11 days featuring colourful flowers and flower pots witnessed a footfall of over one lakh people.
According to a Maalaimalar report, the exhibition features a variety of stunning floral arrangements designed in the shapes of an elephant, peacock, bird, butterfly, Nilgiris Mountain Rail train, boat, car, and fountains.
The exhibition is open to the public from 10 am to 7 pm every day till January 18. The entry fee has been set at Rs 150 for adults and Rs 75 for children. Tickets for the exhibition can be purchased online at tnhorticulture.in/spetickets or directly at the venue.
Situated in the heart of the city, Semmozhi Poonga is set up like the Ooty Botanical Garden and houses around 800 different varieties of plants, including rare tree species.