Breathtaking Botany: 10 Stunning Gardens from Around the World

Leena Oijala |

Sep 10, 2024

Colorful tulip fields with yellow blooms in foreground and red, pink, and purple flowers on

Spring is in full swing and we’re all awaiting the heat and blossoms of the summer months. To inspire all of our fellow gardeners and share some of the gorgeous botanical designs from different cultures, we’ve gathered up images of 10 stunning gardens for your viewing pleasure. Enjoy and dream big!

Aerial view of a formal garden with manicured hedges, flower beds, and visitors walking along — Credit: Image by Sheri Giblin.

1. The Butchart Gardens in British Columbia, Canada are located on a National Hertiage site that showcases 55-acres of stunning landscaping and colorful floral art.

Modern landscape garden with rolling green hills and geometric water channels — Credit: Image by Sheri Giblin.

2. The Garden of Cosmic Speculation in Edinburgh, Scotland is a 30-acre sculpture garden that was created by Charles Jencks, an eccentric landscape architect and surreal artist.

Serene garden pond surrounded by vibrant Japanese maples and lush green foliage — Credit: Image by Sheri Giblin.

3. The Portland Japanese Garden in Portland, Oregon, USA is heralded as one of the most beautiful and authentic looking Japanese gardens outside of Japan with its various garden elements and pristine waterfalls.

Formal garden with central water channel, flowering beds, and mountain backdrop — Credit: Image by Sheri Giblin.

4. The Nishat Bagh Mughal Gardens in Srinagar, India are terraced gardens built on the eastern side of Dal Lake. This Persian style garden features pools, fountains and canals inside its different terraces.

The Eden Project's geodesic domes with surrounding gardens and forested hills — Credit: Image by Sheri Giblin.

5. The Eden Project in Cornwall, U.K. contains an impressive collection of plants from around the world under its geodesic domes. The domes are surrounded by lush gardens that have been designed for educational purposes.

Cascading waterfall flowing through a lush, moss-covered forest ravine — Credit: Image by Sheri Giblin.

6. The Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden in Papaikou, HI, USA can be considered a museum of living, tropical plants that cover 40-acres on the Big Island. Boasting over 2,000 different plant species, the gardens are a unique representation of a true tropical rainforest that borders the gorgeous Pacific coast.

Winding pathway through vibrant blue, red, and yellow flowering garden beds among tall trees — Credit: Image by Sheri Giblin.

7. The Keukenhof Gardens in Lisse, The Netherlands are recognized as the world’s largest flowers garden, boasting more than 7 million flower bulbs on its 32 hectares. Tulips, of course, take center stage.

Aerial view of Palace of Versailles formal gardens with geometric hedge patterns and central water — Credit: Image by Sheri Giblin.

8. The Gardens of Versaille in Yveline, France were designed in 1661 under the rule of Louis XIV. The original apperance has been mostly maintained to the current day, representing the near preposterous grandeur and luxury that the Baroque royalty enjoyed.

Lush courtyard garden with ivy-covered walls, terracotta pots, and central fountain. — Credit: Image by Sheri Giblin.

9. The The Gardens of the Alhambra in Granada, Spain were designed in the 16th century to reflect paradise itself. The courtyard gardens and lush greenery have inspired many of the Spanish gardens seen in Mediterranean cities to the modern day.