Pattoki also
called “The City of Flowers” is a town in the Kasur District of the Punjab
province of Pakistan. It is located at an altitude of 186 metres (613 feet).
Pattoki is famous for its flowers. It was declared as
"Queen of Flowers" by Queen Elizabeth because of the largest Flower
Market in the region It is the only one city in Pakistan that have flower market mainly for roses.
Pattoki has
excelled in flower cultivation. Roses are one of the leading cut flowers. Jasmine,
gerbera, carnations, chrysanthemums, tulips, poppies and orchids are some of
the varieties produced in Pattoki
Prime
quality and yield is achieved between October and March, and domestic and
international buyers flock to Pattoki during the season to buy the produce.
Cut roses are
the leading flower crop in flowers in the global floriculture trade in Pakistan
and all over the world.
Pattoki flowers
are exported to all over the world. Growers have expanded their businesses to
the big cities of the country.
The growers are able to gain considerable profit
margins.Market of flowers has grown exponentially specifically cut flowers in
the country, improving living standards of the people
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