Flower gardens are truly a wonderful oasis of spectacular colors, enchanting fragrances, and beautiful trails in a well-planned layout. From the ancient Monasteries to modern structures, these gardens capture the beauty of gardening and floral arrangement. Here’s a glimpse into 10 of the world’s most stunning flower gardens
- Keukenhof, Netherlands: Also referred to as the Garden of Europe, Keukenhof has more than 7 million flower bulbs planted on its 32 hectares. Tulips, hyacinths and daffodils come in millions and bloom beautifully in the spring season. Thinking about strolling through acres of flowers of all colors from white to red to yellow is like a painting by Monet.
- Gardens of Versailles, France: Take a trip to the Gardens of Versailles and move through time to the majestic French Baroque period. Rows of beautiful trees, well-trimmed hedges in geometrical shapes, and large, bright flower gardens stretch over 200 acres and add to the grandeur of the palace architecture. Imagine walking through smooth pavements surrounded by bushes with roses and lilies, a feeling as if you are walking back in time to the age of luxury.
- Dubai Miracle Garden, United Arab Emirates: Capture a burst of vivacious colors and artistry at the Dubai Miracle Garden. Featuring over 150 million flowers and floral creations in the shapes of animals and castles, this garden presents a colorful and diverse experience with natural beauty. Expect to see grand floral structures such as arches while flowers are laid down on the ground as carpets.
- Humble Administrator’s Garden, China: Take a trip through the history of the Humble Administrator’s Garden which has been listed under UNESCO’s World Heritage list. Established in the 16th century, the beautiful Chinese garden has ponds with Koi fish, arched bridges, pavilions, and flowers that are well arranged in a manner that they are changed to match the seasons. Picture a walk through twisting alleys, the soft string of water spewing from the fountains, and the soothing aroma of peonies blooming nearby.
- Kenroku-en, Japan: Visit one of Japan’s most famous gardens, Kenroku-en, which translates to the “Garden of the Six Substantial Things. “ Admire beautiful koi ponds that reflect the heavens, dainty bridges that overlook lovely scenes, and absorbing blossoms of different seasons. Every single item is positioned and created with the intention of bringing about this feeling of unity and order in a context that encourages tranquility.
- Butchart Gardens, Canada: Butchart Gardens is situated on Vancouver Island and it boasts of flowers virtually all through the year. Some interesting attractions that one should not miss out on are The Sunken Garden; a picturesque quarry transformed into a floral paradise with beautiful flowers in full bloom. picture walking through a number of garden-themed areas in which each represents a burst of different colors and feelings from the beautiful Rose Garden to the specially designed Japanese Garden.
- Nong Nooch Tropical Botanical Garden, Thailand: Nong Nooch offers a look into different plant species to found in the Southeast Asia region. This is a 500-hectare garden where there are beautiful gardens for bonsai trees and orchids, cactus gardens where one can find a variety of plants that exist in the desert and probably the most interesting part there are dinosaur motifs surrounded by flowers. Feel how vivacious and inviting the environment is with the gentle aroma of plumeria flowers and the sounds of unknown birds.
- Singapore Botanic Gardens, Singapore: Located in the heart of Singapore is the Singapore Botanic Gardens which features the National Orchid Garden, featuring over 70,000 orchids including 1,200 species and 200 hybrids. Founded and recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site, visitors are taken through the tropical rain forests filled with green foliage, ginger gardens comprising of the spice of ginger lilies, and various other themes of the botanical marvels of different continents.
- Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, South Africa: Explore more of the nature-endowed South Africa at Kirstenbosch. Overlooking Table Mountain, which is a World Heritage site too, this garden is home to South African indigenous plants such as proteas infusing other-worldly aesthetics to the land and fynbos, a heath and shrubland containing some of the richest plant diversity in the world. There is nothing quite like admiring the majesty of the mountain while being surrounded by the beauty of the flowers and the smell of proteas and fynbos.
- Incarnate Word Chapel & Gardens, United States: Discover serenity and beauty at the Incarnate Word Chapel & Gardens in San Antonio, Texas. The chapel, which hosts functional stained glass that portrays different episodes from the bible, is well enclosed by beautiful gardens with seasonal plants and flowers perfect for meditation and prayer. Suppose one goes out for prayer in the chapel and comes out to find oneself surrounded by the soft smell of roses and the sound of a fountain.
This list only shows a few examples from all the breathtaking flower gardens of the world. Therefore, put on your comfortable shoes, expect to be amazed by floral marvels, and join this colorful journey through these marvelous creations and fantastic manifestations of people’s inspiration and the eternal gifts of nature.
