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Madrid Adorns Itself with 99,182 Flowers to Welcome Pope Leo XIV

The Spanish capital deploys a floral campaign in Vatican colors, white and yellow, in key squares and urban thoroughfares.

Generic image of yellow and white flowers being planted in an urban garden.
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Generic image of yellow and white flowers being planted in an urban garden.

Madrid has intensified preparations for Pope Leo XIV's visit on June 6th, planting 99,182 seasonal flowers in white and yellow, the Vatican flag's colors, in emblematic city locations.

The Spanish capital is preparing for the imminent visit of Pope Leo XIV on June 6th, adorning itself with an ambitious floral planting campaign. 99,182 seasonal flowers, in the characteristic white and yellow colors of the Vatican flag, have been strategically placed in monumental squares, historic gardens, and major urban arteries. This initiative aims to project the best image of the city to the many locals, pilgrims, and visitors expected.
This action is part of the municipal spring-summer seasonal flower campaign, which includes the installation of a total of 560,788 specimens in parks, gardens, and public spaces across all Madrid districts. The work, which began on May 7th, is expected to conclude next week. The Delegate for Urbanism, Environment, and Mobility, Borja Carabante; the delegate councilor for Cleaning and Green Areas, José Antonio Martínez Páramo; and the councilor for the Center district, Carlos Segura, recently supervised the planting efforts in the Plaza de Oriente.
The floral arrangements, specifically designed to enhance the beauty of locations such as the Plaza de Oriente, the Paseo del Prado, and the Paseo de Recoletos, utilize hardy, ornamental species adapted to Madrid's climate. Among the most frequently used are petunias, marigolds, calibrachoa, and zinnias. The objective is for Madrid to present a well-maintained image during the period of significant national and international attention the city will attract.
The main floral displays are concentrated in areas like Cibeles, Retiro Park, Plaza de Oriente, and the city's major boulevards. The gardens of the Buen Retiro host 28,950 specimens, while the Center district adds 24,725 flowers in key spots. The Salamanca District has received 18,252 specimens, including at the Puerta de Alcalá and along Calle Alcalá. Plantings have also been carried out around the Temple of Debod.
The decoration will be completed with the installation of 30 ornamental pyramids and large pots, along with floral arrangements that will spell out the name Leo XIV in spaces like the Plaza de Oriente and Plaza de España. The City Council aims to ensure territorial balance and enhance the landscape and environmental quality of the urban environment, in addition to benefiting local biodiversity.

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