Blooming lotus flowers in Ningbo

Updated: Jun 4, 2026 chinadaily.com.cn Print

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Blooming lotus flowers in Xinhoutuqiao village, Jishigang town, Haishu district, Ningbo. [Photo/Yongpai App]

Looking for a sign that summer has arrived? In Ningbo, it's the first bloom of the "space lotus" — a striking pink variety with roots in space-breeding research.

A close-up of a blooming lotus flower. [Photo/Yongpai App]

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