In pictures: Beautiful gardens around the world

The winners of the latest International Garden Photographer of the Year (IGPY) have been announced, and the results are beautiful.

Dennis Frates gained top prize in the "wildflower landscapes" category with this "astounding" image, called Penstemon Sunrise, taken in Crater Lake National Park in Oregon.

"Penstemon only grows in a very few isolated spots around Crater Lake," says Dennis. " Of course every year is different, but with some scouting you can find small patches like this one. Often they don't always fit into a good composition, but this location had the flowers, lake and sunrise visible together.... I was excited to find an image that showed three aspects altogether."

Philip Smith, IGPY director, said the image was technically superb. "The composition is wonderfully balanced... The light on the rock is what creates the magic. The photographer has waited for exactly the right moment on the right day and he has made a huge effort to be in the right place... This image is a fantastic example of the sheer tenacity and adaptability of plant life."

Click on the image below to see more winning entries.

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