Indore’s smallest rose set for international flower show in Korea

Indore’s smallest rose set for international flower show in Korea

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Indore, March 29, 2014: Having already got recognition with the Limca Book of Records, the world smallest rose being produced in Indore is set for international fame.

Diamond Rose’ is smaller than 0.5 cm. The breed will be on display at International Horticulture, Goyang, Korea for international flower show, reported TOI.

Dr Sudir Khetawat, who heads the state-run Pyramid Research Centre, while showing an invitation from Korean government, told TOI, "People from across the globe have shown interest in the smallest rose. Therefore, the organizer of International flower exhibition at Goyang city in Korea has sent us an invitation through their government."

The letter from embassy reads that the breed will be displayed at a place that stands out in the exhibition area. "We plan to display diamond rose from India along with Rafflesia from Indonesia, Silverwords from USA, Giant Rose from Colombia and Rainbow Tulip from Netherlands," the letter was quoted as saying.

Khetawat, who will also make a presentation about the plant at the exhibition, told TOI the rose was produced by pyramid magnetic technique.

The rose belong to the ’petite polie’ variety, which generally grows anywhere between three-four centimeters. Khetawat’s rose is even smaller. "We tended to the flower as a little baby. The bud was barely 0.5 cm, and the leaves are even smaller. The rose is still getting smaller," he said.

Dr Sudir Khetawat, who heads the state-run Pyramid Research Centre, while showing an invitation from Korean government, told TOI, "People from across the globe have shown interest in the smallest rose. Therefore, the organizer of International flower exhibition at Goyang city in Korea has sent us an invitation through their government."

The letter from embassy reads that the breed will be displayed at a place that stands out in the exhibition area. "We plan to display diamond rose from India along with Rafflesia from Indonesia, Silverwords from USA, Giant Rose from Colombia and Rainbow Tulip from Netherlands," the letter was quoted as saying.

Khetawat, who will also make a presentation about the plant at the exhibition, told TOI the rose was produced by pyramid magnetic technique.

The rose belong to the ’petite polie’ variety, which generally grows anywhere between three-four centimeters. Khetawat’s rose is even smaller. "We tended to the flower as a little baby. The bud was barely 0.5 cm, and the leaves are even smaller. The rose is still getting smaller," he said.