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Bengaluru again turns pink. Where to enjoy? How India's Silicon Valley got it pink blossoms

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The Economic Timespublisher-detail-arrow
07th April, 2025 14:57 IST
In the heart of Bengaluru’s daily chaos—where honking horns, hurried footsteps, and endless traffic jams usually reign supreme—something extraordinary unfolded. As if on cue, the city’s trees burst into delicate shades of pink, casting a spell over weary commuters and busy professionals alike. The blooming of the Tabebuia rosea transformed ordinary streets into breathtaking corridors of blush and bloom. For once, the rush paused. People looked up, phones came out not for emails but for moments, and the city collectively exhaled, captivated by nature’s fleeting masterpiece.

These tall, striking pink trumpet trees, adorned with delicate trumpet-shaped blossoms, have long heralded the arrival of summer — but how did they come to embody the very charm and identity of the city?

According to a botanist quoted by The New Indian Express, the pink trumpet trees that now drape Bengaluru in soft hues are far from native—they originally hail from Central and South America. Introduced by British horticulturists in the 19th century, these trees became a permanent fixture in the city’s landscape post-Independence, as municipal authorities embraced their striking beauty. The botanist noted their remarkable adaptability: drought-resistant and pollution-tolerant, they thrive even in dry soil. Their flaky seed coats also allow them to travel long distances, ensuring their continued bloom across the city.

According to Indian Forest Service (IFS) officer, Ramesh Pandey, Bengaluru may have forester SG Neginhal to thank for these spectacular visuals. He wrote, “Banglore turns pink with Tabebuia roses these days. No less than cherry blossoms in the west. Do you know that a forester S G Neginhal is behind planting these trees in gardens and in avenues.”

The internet is also filled with stunning photos of the various hues of pinks. Take a look:

A user wrote, “#NotCherryBlossoms but Pink trumpet tress blooming everywhere in #Bengaluru. They are often mistaken for cherry blossoms but are distinct species introduced by British horticulturists in the 19th century.”

One user shared a drone-video of Whitefield area and wrote, “Aerial view of a street in Bengaluru with Pink Flowers in morning mist - AECS Layout, Whitefield.”


An X-user further added more photos and wrote, “It is spring time in Bangalore. A wave of pink flowers descends along the sides of otherwise crowded roads. Garden City, you would shrug, should anyways expect this. But what if I told you that this wasn't always the case with Bangalore. A thread on Namma Bengaluru's blossoms.”


A comment read, “Bengaluru streets have been decorated with pink Tabebuia flowers. It’s a visual treat.”

What do you think of these visual delights from Bengaluru?

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