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Welcome to the image collection dedicated to lotus gardens — unique natural or stylized spaces where the lotus, a member of the water lily family, takes center stage. These gardens are characterized by the presence of water bodies, most often ponds or small lakes, where aquatic plants with large leaves and flowers grow directly on the water's surface.

A typical lotus garden includes a water surface with diverse plant coverage: besides the lotuses themselves, there may be other aquatic and riparian plants, stones, pebbles, or wooden decks along the shore. This environment creates a special ecosystem where the lotus forms an important part of the flora, influencing the microclimate and biodiversity. The water in the ponds is usually clear or slightly murky, which supports the healthy development of the plants' root systems underwater.

Water, leaves, buds, and flowers are key characteristics of a lotus garden. The leaves are often large, rounded, floating or elevated above the water surface, providing shelter for aquatic fauna and creating a distinctive visual pattern on the water. The flowers may bloom in the morning hours, changing their appearance throughout the day, adding dynamic perception to the garden. Often, near the lotuses, one can observe cool shade from aquatic plants and a humid microclimate maintained by the constant presence of water.

Lotus gardens can be found both in natural settings — on the banks of quiet rivers, lakes, and swamps — and in landscaped environments such as botanical gardens, parks, and private properties. Their seasonal changes reflect nature's cycles: in warm seasons, lotuses actively bloom and grow, reaching maximum lushness and size in summer, while in winter the water bodies may freeze or significantly change appearance depending on the climate zone.

Such gardens often feature reeds, cattails, and other riparian plants adjacent to the water, as well as elements of established landscapes — stones, wooden walkways, bridges, and shoreline plantings. They create a comprehensive natural or garden ensemble where the lotus serves as the main botanical dominant and an essential element of the ecosystem.

This collection of photos of lotus gardens allows one to see the diversity of natural conditions, patterns of plant arrangement on the water surface, and variety of compositions surrounding the lotus in different climatic and geographic zones. Regardless of where the garden is located, the images reflect the interaction of water, vegetation, and space, providing a clear representation of the features of this unique type of gardening and landscape design.

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Gardens with lotuses on the water, surrounded by greenery and lanterns

A World of Serenity with Lotuses and Lanterns