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The (Nelumbo nucifera) lotus flower was a symbol of Buddhism, and so very often included in these religious scroll designs from the 6th century on, [13] which was to have a profound influence on Asian scroll designs, long after the religious significance had been largely or entirely forgotten, and in places where the actual lotus water plant ...
A meander or meandros [1] (Greek: Μαίανδρος) is a decorative border constructed from a continuous line, shaped into a repeated motif. Among some Italians, these patterns are known as "Greek Lines".
A herbaceous border is a collection of perennial herbaceous plants (plants that live for more than two years and are soft-stemmed and non-woody) arranged closely together, usually to create a dramatic effect through colour, shape or large scale. The term herbaceous border is mostly in use in the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth.
The diver is not visible, presumably still under the water. Beside the pool is a pink patio with black margin, and some cacti in a square flower bed. The pavilion has a white wall and grey roof, with a curtain and reflections in its large sliding glass doors. Behind is some featureless green scenery, and a cloudless lighter blue sky.
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Wisley was founded by Victorian businessman and RHS member George Ferguson Wilson, [4] who purchased a 60-acre (243,000 m²) site in 1878. [2] He established the "Oakwood Experimental Garden" [5] [6] on part of the site, where he attempted to "make difficult plants grow successfully".
The setting is a bedroom with various textiles and ornamental furnishing. In the background there is a dark blue velvet curtain and in the right corner a table with a decorative flower vase. In the foreground is a small wooden table holding three items – a colored flacon (a small vessel), a transparent crystal vase, and a cup. Except for ...
Lotus flower [19] Narcissus Osmanthus Osmanthus blossom [19] Peach Peach blossom [19] Spring and happiness. [3] Peony [19] Peony flower Associated with royalty. [3] It is also called “flower of rank and honour"; honours means attaining high rank, an official position or high social status. [3] Plum Plum flowers Symbol of winter. [3] Pomegranate