Red Lily Collection

Indian lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) flowers, Melbourne Botanic garden, Victoria, Australia

Sacred lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) flowering in Puzhehai Lake with peaks in background. Puzhehei National Wetland Park, Yunnan Province, China. 2009

Lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) in flower in botanic garden, Vendee, France, July

Sacred lotus (Nelumbo nucifera Charles Thomas ) flower. Cultivated in glasshouse, Surrey, England, UK

Sacred lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) seeds embedded in pits in fleshy receptacle. Seeds and rice are made into porridge. Puzhehei National Wetland Park, Yunnan Province, China

Orange livy Lilium Bulbiferum and other wild flowers growing in Val Gardena, Dolomites, Italy

Le Lys Rouge, pub. 1914 (pochoir print)
3444302 Le Lys Rouge, pub. 1914 (pochoir print) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robe du soir de Paul Poiret; ); The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

Edwardian Birthday postcard of red lilies with Birthday decorated with forget-me-nots, c
3605249 Edwardian Birthday postcard of red lilies with Birthday decorated with forget-me-nots, c.1910 (colour litho) by English School

Sacred lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) in visible light. Cultivated in glasshouse, Surrey, England, UK. Sequence 1/2

Raindrops on Sacred lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) lily pad. Micro nanostructures create an ultrahydrophobic surface so water slides off leaf. Puzhehai National Wetland Park, Yunnan Province, China

Sacred lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) flower with circular receptacle with raised stigmas surrounded by stamens. Puzhehei National Wetland Park, Yunnan Province, China

Sacred lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) taken with infra-red thermograph camera. Top of receptacle hottest at 35'C, stamens 30'C. Cultivated in glasshouse, Surrey, England, UK. Sequence 2/2

Wetland with cultivated areas of rice, Sacred lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) and other crops. Peaks in background, view from Jade Dragon Peak. Puzhehei National Wetland Park, Yunnan Province, China, 2009

Bulb red lily Lilium Kliester-Bul curl-lily Radix floris martagon
Bulb of the red lily (Lilium), Kliester-Bul of curl-lily. / Radix floris martagon. constantinopolitani / ognon de martagon. (title on object), Bulb of the red lily. Numbered top right: 5

Red lily Lilium turkish turbant Red curl lily
Red lily (Lilium), turkish turbant. Red curl lily. / Martagon constantinopolitanum / Martagon rouge (title on object), Red lilies. Numbered top right: 4. Top left the Latin and Dutch name

Red lily abstract

Lilium umbellatum, red lily
Illustration by Arthur Harry Church, 1903. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

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"Captivating Red Lilies: A Global Symphony of Beauty" Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of red lilies, where vibrant petals dance like flames against lush green backdrops. From the Indian lotus flowers gracing Melbourne Botanic Garden in Victoria, Australia to the sacred lotus blooming majestically in Puzhehai Lake with towering peaks as a breathtaking backdrop, these delicate blooms captivate hearts across continents. In Vendee, France, a mesmerizing display awaits at the botanic garden where lotus flowers burst into bloom during July. Their ethereal beauty is reminiscent of Le Lys Rouge, an exquisite pochoir print from 1914 that immortalizes their allure. Meanwhile, Edwardian Birthday postcards adorned with red lilies and forget-me-nots evoke sentiments of love and celebration. Step inside glasshouses around the world and witness nature's marvels unfold before your eyes. Cultivated with care and devotion, sacred lotus flowers like Nelumbo nucifera Charles Thomas flourish under controlled conditions. In Surrey, England's glasshouse sanctuary or even closer to home in your own backyard pond if you so desire. Raindrops delicately caress each lily pad as they glisten under gentle sunlight—a sight that evokes tranquility and serenity for those fortunate enough to witness it firsthand. And when viewed through an infra-red thermograph camera lens, these blossoms reveal hidden secrets; their radiant warmth illuminates our understanding of their resilience. The journey continues as we explore not only the visual splendor but also the intricate details within each flower's anatomy. Seeds embedded within fleshy receptacles tell tales of life's beginnings while circular receptacles adorned with raised stigmas invite pollinators on a delicate dance between species.