Japanese Flowers
The Charm of Japanese Flowers and Plants
What special about Japanese Flower?
Japan leads the world in the development of floral products and many of its creations have been highly evaluated at international horticultural expositions. Delicate cultivation techniques that maximize specific traits of each breed produce colorful and beautifully-shaped flowers, which are produced only in Japan. The main cut flower products exported from Japan have unique characteristics, such as large petals and long stems. Japan has wholesale flower and plant markets located throughout the country, enabling quick export of various breeds in small orders. Artistic bonsai trees created by skilled craftsmen using traditional techniques are also popular worldwide. Furthermore, Japan’s superior cultivars of flowers such as Helianthus annuus, Eustoma grandiflorum, Matthiola incana, Petunia, and Viola x Witrrokiana are distributed globally.
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Japanese Mothe’s Day
In Japan, Mother’s Day is traditionally associated with giving carnations. This tradition is deeply rooted in the symbolism of carnations, which are considered to represent the sweetness, purity, endurance, and strength of motherhood in Japanese culture.
The tradition of giving carnations on Mother’s Day in Japan started in the early 20th century. The founder of the Christian Bethel Orphanage, Reverend Yamada Kosaku, is credited with introducing the custom. He distributed these flowers to mothers as a sign of appreciation during a Mother’s Day service in the 1930s.
On Mother’s Day, which is celebrated on the second Sunday of May in Japan, children often present their mothers with red or pink carnations. These colors typically symbolize warmth, love, and gratitude. It’s also common for children to make paper carnations at school as a heartfelt, handmade gift.
In addition, carnations are often used in floral arrangements and bouquets or worn as corsages. They are widely available around Mother’s Day, and many businesses, especially florists, feature carnations prominently in their Mother’s Day promotions and displays.
Overall, the carnation has become a significant symbol of Mother’s Day in Japan, representing children’s deep love and gratitude towards their mothers.
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Allium Tancho
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Distribution Period
March
Producing Area
Kumamoto
Japanese Ariaums are popular due to their unique appearance and striking presence.
The main varieties are purple, with some having stems that are curved and seem to be dancing. Despite being available for a short period in March, they are still a popular item among consumers.
Delphinium Elatum
Family
Ranunculaceae
Distribution Period
Year-round
Producing Area
Aichi
Hokkaido
In Japan, spray-type Delphiniums are produced year-round and supplied throughout the country.
They are grown in Aichi during winter and Hokkaido during summer. The colors available are mainly shades of blue and light blue, but there are also variations in white, pink, and lavender. These flowers are known for their good lasting quality, voluminous appearance, and long stems.
Gloriosa Superba
Family
Colchicaceae
Distribution Period
Year-round
Producing Area
Kochi
Aichi
Chiba
Kanagawa
Japanese Gloriosa cultivars have a longer shelf life, longer, more floriferous stems, and a wide range of flower color variations than those of other countries.
Eustoma Grandiflorum (Lisianthus)
Family
Gentianaceae
Distribution Period
Year-round
Producing Area
Nagano
Fukuoka
Kumamto
Hokkaido
Eustoma grandiflorum varieties were originally introduced to Japan from North America, Japanese seed companies rapidly developed F1 hybrids of Eustoma grandiflorum after 1980 to become one of the major cut flowers in the global market. Distinctive characteristics of Japanese cultivars of Eustoma grandiflorum are a long shelf life and a wide cultivar range.
Ranunculus Asiaticus
Family
Ranunculus
Distribution Period
January to April
December
Producing Area
Miyazaki
Nagasaki
Nagano
Yamagata
Ranunculus asiaticus flowers were initially propagated by time-consuming bulb division. However, the breeding process was accelerated after 1980 by meristem cloning techniques and F1 hybrids were devel-oped. As a result, cut flower production increased. Special characteristics of Japanese Ranunculus asiaticus cultivars are a long shelf life, a wide cultivar range and large flower sizes(middle to extra large).
Smilax Hispida
(Sarsaparilla plant)
Family
Smilacaceae
Distribution Period
Year-round
Producing Area
Kagoshima
Yamanashi
Japanese Smilax are produced with great care and attention, with each stem being handled individually.
They are known for their voluminous appearance, long stems, and good lasting quality.
Smilax is especially popular for use in weddings and other formal events.
Spiraea Cantoniensis
Family
Rosaceae
Distribution Period
January to April
Producing Area
Shizuoka
Gunma
Ibaraki
Fukushima
Various cultivars of Spiraea are produced as materials for Ikebana. Soft, delicate blossoms cover the branches of the stems. An abundance of blossoms per stem is a special feature of Japanese Spiraea cultivars.
Lathyrus Odoratus
(Sweet Pea)
Family
Fabaceae
Distribution Period
January – April
November – December
Producing Area
Miyazaki
Oita
Okayama
Wakayama
Japanese Lathyrus odoratus cultivars have a longer shelf life, a wider range of cultivars, and longer, more floriferous stems than those of other countries.
Oxypetalum Coeruleum
Family
Apocynaceae
Distribution Period
Year-round
Producing Area
Kochi
Fukuok
Fukushima
Hokkaido
Japanese Tweedia caerulea cultivars have a long shelf life, large flowers,and efficient water absorption.
Washi -和紙-
Japan leads the world in the development of floral products and many of its creations have been highly evaluated at international horticultural expositions. Delicate cultivation techniques that maximize specific traits of each breed produce colorful and beautifully-shaped flowers, which are produced only in Japan. The main cut flower products exported from Japan have unique characteristics, such as large petals and long stems. Japan has wholesale flower and plant markets located throughout the country, enabling quick export of various breeds in small orders. Artistic bonsai trees created by skilled craftsmen using traditional techniques are also popular worldwide. Furthermore, Japan’s superior cultivars of flowers such as Helianthus annuus, Eustoma grandiflorum, Matthiola incana, Petunia, and Viola x Witrrokiana are distributed globally.
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