The 2.3-hectare garden on Jl. Hayam Wuruk in Denpasar serves as an oasis in the crowded and hot city. More than 400 plumeria (frangipani) trees have been planted in the garden creating colorful and beautiful scenery. Only a few people notice the presence of Taman Jepun or the plumeria garden as it is located amid lines of shops selling various plants, flowers and gardening tools.
Oka Dipa, owner of the garden and a landscape artist, said he developed Taman Jepun four years ago to preserve the almost extinct plumeria species. He planted around 140 varieties of the trees and most are around 3 to 10 meters tall. Among the planted varieties are — Anabar Pink, Aztec Gold, Aussie Pink, Bali Sweet, Purple (muang) Jack Thai, Violet Blue Jean (Thai Purple), Singapore Sassy, Guam Pink and Agni.
Dewa Susila, manager of the garden, said the garden was divided into two parts — preservation and commercial areas. The garden management offers visitors several outbound activities. The garden can be rented as a wedding or party venue. A café is also ready to serve visitors with delicious food and drinks.
Admission to the garden for locals is Rp 8,000 (68 US cents) per person, while foreign visitors are required to pay Rp 30,000 per person. In Bali, plumeria or frangipani is locally known as bunga jepun and is widely used in ritual offerings, wedding decorations and as garden plants.
source : bali daily
source : bali daily
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