Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the economic potential of lotus flowers, showcasing various activities and products related to lotus, emphasizing their value beyond mere aesthetics [10][11][16]. Group 1: Lotus Flower Exhibitions and Activities - The "Yi Lian You Meng" lotus variety in Shanghai's Guyi Garden changes color daily, showcasing over 500 lotus species, including 10 new varieties [3]. - Guyi Garden attracts nearly 1,000 visitors daily and up to 6,000 on weekends, with enhancements planned for the 2025 theme exhibition [6]. - A parent-child activity in Shanghai allows children to create their own lotus bonsai, fostering creativity [8]. Group 2: Lotus Flower Economic Impact - Lotus flowers are utilized in various culinary forms, such as lotus banquets and snacks, contributing to a growing "lotus economy" [10][11]. - A restaurant in Shanghai serves a summer-exclusive lotus banquet, with significant sales figures reported, especially during holidays [11]. - The lotus global purchase exhibition in Jiangsu gathers over 100 lotus products, with local enterprises collaborating internationally to develop innovative lotus-based products [13]. Group 3: Industry Growth and Revenue - The lotus industry in Jiangsu has integrated planting, processing, and tourism, achieving an annual output value exceeding 3.5 billion yuan [16]. - Online sales channels for lotus products are rapidly growing, with online sales approaching offline sales levels [14].

第十届上海荷花睡莲展首次尝试三园联办并取得成功，第十一届上海荷花睡莲展延续了一个主会场、两个分会场的联动模 式。今年的上海荷花睡莲展拓展到了"一主四分"。世博文化公园申园将首次展出中国红系列荷花中的"中国红·上海"。闸北公园 将音乐快闪与荷莲市集融合在一起。黄兴公园推出"夏夜藕遇"主题活动，市民游客可以夜游"荷塘光影长廊"。 值得一提的是，闸北公园、黄兴公园、申园今年夏季都将延长开放，为此，古猗园将"夜开睡莲"推广到各分会场，这是热 带睡莲的一种，晚上七八点开花，第二天上午闭合，而且花期长、花量大，观赏期可延续到11月，非常适合具备夜游条件的公 园栽种。 初开的猗莲悠梦。陈玺撼 摄 其中，上海古猗园首个获得国际登录认证的荷花品种"猗莲悠梦"将首次与市民朋友见面。猗莲悠梦最大的特点是会变色， 在初开的四天里每天都有变化。第一天，它全身深粉色。第二天，花瓣内部开始向黄白色转变。第三天，花瓣尖端的深粉色 也"撑不住"了，开始变淡。第四天，大部分花瓣已成了黄白色，只剩花瓣尖端还有几抹粉色。猗莲悠梦另一大特点是花期特别 长，在上海地区的自然花期可从6月初持续到10月，而且开花的密度大，莲蓬大如碗，抗性也很优秀。 近日， ...