Lotusblumen

The lotus flower symbolizes nobility and purity, just like the saying 'close to the mud but does not smell of mud'. Associated with Buddhism, lotus flowers are often offered at temples, arranged on altars, and used in memorial ceremonies.

Lotusblüten eignen sich für Opfergaben im Tempel, zum Schmuck des Altars am Vollmond- und Neumondtag, für das Vu-Lan-Fest sowie für weitere Gedenkanlässe. Rosa Lotus wird meist für buddhistische Zeremonien verwendet, während weißer Lotus feierlicher und reiner wirkt.

Lotus blooms from around May to August, with the best time being in June. Outside of the season, there are still lotus flowers available, but they are usually smaller and more expensive.

Cut lotus flowers can last about 3-5 days. It's best to choose buds that are still closed, cut the stems at an angle, and inject water into the stems to ensure the flowers bloom evenly; lotus bought when already bloomed will wilt very quickly.