Hortus botanicus - Guided summer walks

Note: the tickets are for the guided tour only, and do not include the entrance fee. 

Where better to spend your summer vacation than in the Hortus? This summer is all about two spectacular blooming plants: the Giant Water Lily (Victoria amazonica) in the Victoria greenhouse, and the Sacred Lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) in the Chinese Herb Garden. The Victoria amazonica has been blooming in the Leiden Hortus for over 150 years. In addition to its enormous flowers, its leaves are also very interesting to see. With enough sunlight, they can grow to a circumference of one and a half meters. The Sacred Lotus is a bright pink flower with great significance in Chinese culture. The flower symbolizes divine birth and purity. When you stand next to it, you'll be momentarily awestruck.

Summer is the peak season for carnivorous plants. The Venus flytraps, sundews, sarracenias, and pitcher plants are at their most beautiful. Be sure not to miss them during your visit, they can be admired in the Winter Garden.

Flowers of different shapes and sizes can be found throughout the entire garden. There is a lot to see in the Chinese Herb Garden, but also in the System Garden, Clusius Garden, and Vegetable Garden. An extra special spot, hidden in the center of the garden, is the Rose Garden. The ultimate romantic spot, filled with fragrant roses that are at their peak in June.