The second generation of Old Summer Palace ancient lotus blossoms! What's going on? Where can I see it?

In 2017, staff discovered 11 ancient lotus seeds in Old Summer Palace, which were revived and blossomed last year. But this year Old Summer Palace ancient lotus second generation blossoms! What's going on? Where can I see it?

First, Old Summer Palace Gulian second generation blooming!

Following the successful resurrection and flowering of the ancient lotus, which had been dormant for a hundred years in 2019, the ancient lotus also successfully expanded and gave birth to a new life this year under the careful cultivation of Old Summer Palace's staff, and the second generation of the ancient lotus now pregnant with the ancient lotus is growing well and entering a period of full bloom. At present, the century-old ancient lotus in the garden is just in full bloom, and the flowering period is expected to last until August.

Second, how is the second generation of Old Summer Palace ancient lotus blooming?

1. Previously on

Old Summer Palace discovered 11 ancient lotus seeds in 2017. According to historical speculation, experts have found that lotus seeds have been buried in the ground for at least a hundred years. In order to protect and cultivate these ancient lotus seeds, Old Summer Palace sent them to the Institute of Botany of the Chinese Academy of Sciences for monitoring and cultivation. Six of the ancient lotus seeds successfully germinated and formed roots and were resurrected and blossomed last year.

two。 Current situation

In 2019, the cultivated lotus root returned to Old Summer Palace and was planted in the variety pool. In that year, there were four variety ponds, two were flowering, and the other two were not flowering. The "second generation of lotus" is growing well this year and has recently entered a period of full bloom.

3. Where can I see Old Summer Palace's ancient lotus?

Want to see Old Summer Palace Gulian can go to Old Summer Palace lotus base, the lotus is in full bloom can be seen everywhere. In addition to going to Old Summer Palace Lotus Base to see the ancient lotus, friends who like lotus can also go to the following places:

1. Ritan Park

Beijing Ritan Park is located in the old embassy district, after years of changes, lotus has gradually evolved into a common way of greening.

two。 Longtan Lake Park

The lotus can be seen in the Longyin Pavilion scenic area in the southwest of Ritan Park and the Liantang Huayu scenic spot in the southeast.

3. Zizhuyuan Park

Zizhuyuan Park is located outside Xizhimen.

4. Summer Palace

In addition to Old Summer Palace, the Summer Palace is also a good place to see lotus flowers. From Zhijingge Lake and Zaojiantang Lake, you can feel that "the lotus leaves are endless green, and the lotus flowers are particularly bright red in the sun."

5. Botanical Garden

As a large comprehensive botanical garden, the lotus flower of the botanical garden in Beijing is also worth appreciating.

Through the introduction of Old Summer Palace Gulian above, do you think it's amazing? The ancient lotus seed has bloomed again after a hundred years of vicissitudes, which not only brings us beauty, but also makes us feel the perseverance and tenacity of life. I also believe that the ancient lotus will bloom more and more in the future.