Floral calendar

Characteristics of western daffodils

Narcissus is a bulbous plant that is roughly classified into 13 types depending on the shape of flowers.
The basic color of the flower is yellow or white, and the one with a particularly long secondary flower tube (trumpet part) in the middle of the flower is called a daffodil.
There are various differences depending on the variety, such as flower appearance, fragrance, and size.

How to raise

Since daffodils are bulbous plants, plant them in the fall and after flowering do not mow until the leaves are wilted.
From spring to early summer, you can increase the number of strains by digging up the bulbs every few years, performing a branching operation (separating the many lumps of bulbs), and planting them again in the fall.

A word from Hibiya Amenis

When the still-cold wind of early spring blows beneath the pine forest, the dull scent of daffodil surrounds you, and there are many daffodils in dignified standing form. The scientific name Narcissus is a “narcissist” with strong self-love, and the language of flowers is also self-love and conceit.
Narcissus is also one of the most beloved flowers in human history, and each one is fascinating both because of its gorgeousness as a group.
At the Imperial Villa, we produce the entire planting by combining different conditions such as flower color, shape, flower length, etc., and if you notice such ideas, the enjoyment of viewing will spread.

Characteristics of Urashima grass

Urasimasou is a bulbous plant that grows in forests near the coast, and you can also see clustered colonies in the Imperial Villa Memorial Park.
The mysterious shape is that the tip of the appendage that extends into the bract extends into a thin thread, and it seems that it was named after Taro Urashima hanging his fishing line.
There are large bulbs similar to taro in the basement, which grow buds in spring.
Eventually, spread out about 10 leaves like an umbrella and open the black-brown bracts.
This bract is called "Butsu Enho".
The original flower is known as a sex-changing plant that changes from a male flower to a female flower under the appendages, depending on the growth and nutritional conditions.

A word from Hibiya Amenis

There are various species of Tennansho, such as Pleurotus cornucopiae, found in Japan, but it is difficult to distinguish the shape and color of many species, and cultivation is not so common.
Please look for the unique figure that blooms under the forest of the Imperial Villa Memorial Park.

Features of wisteria

Wisteria grows a lot in the mountains, but because of the beauty of flowers, they have been planted for appreciation in various places since ancient times.
Even at the Imperial Villa Memorial Park, you can enjoy the magnificent wisteria flowers while strolling the dozens of meters of wisteria trough (the wisteria tunnel).

A word from Hibiya Amenis

Most of the hydrangeas that are currently planted for ornamental use originate in Japan and have been cultivated in Europe.
It is said that the color of the flower of hydrangea changes depending on the pH (acidity) of the soil, becoming "blue if it is acidic and red if it is alkaline". This is because PH affects whether aluminum is in the form of ions that are easily absorbed by the roots. If you want to make the flowers blue, give acidic fertilizer or alum containing aluminum. The color of the flower is different depending on the part of the same plant because of the difference in the amount of aluminum sent from the roots.
In addition, the flower color gradually changes with the passage of time from flowering. At first, it has a pale yellowish green color due to the chlorophyll contained in the flowers, and as it is decomposed, anthocyanins and auxiliary pigments are made, and they become red and blue.
Furthermore, as the days pass by, organic acids accumulate, and blue flowers also become reddish. This is due to flower aging and occurs independently of soil changes. Please enjoy the subtle color changes of Hydrangea in your residence.

Characteristics of Hamayu

Hamayu is a perennial plant of the Limaceae family, which is also designated as a flower in Numazu City. It prefers well-drained and sunny places, and is a beach plant mainly found on warm beaches.
The grass looks like a thick cylindrical trunk to leaves like kelp that spread around the circumference, and the trunk-like thing is the roots of the leaves stacked in a fleshy cylindrical shape. Called stems, they are similar to the bulbs of Limulus or onions.
The flowering season is summer, with thick, straight stems extending upward from the middle of the leaves, and a large number of flowers are attached to the tips.
The flower has a long, white, six-pieceed flower coat on the tip of a short pattern. The roots of the petals come into contact with each other to form a cylinder, and the tips of the flowers warp apart. The flowers start to have a strong fragrance around sunset, and large moths come to the honey to carry pollen.

How to raise

It is necessary to grow in a sunny place. It's best to stay out of the shade from morning till night, and when the sun isn't enough, the leaves will go down and you won't feel well. Also, since it is vulnerable to cold and will die when exposed to frost, it will be potted except in warm regions.
Hamayu seedlings are best planted in April-August or November. In frosty areas, grow in pots.

1. Potted plant
   Since the plant height will be high, we will plant bulbs and seedlings one by one in large plant pots of size 8-10. Please note that the smaller the pot, the worse the flowers will be. I prefer the well-drained soil, so I will use a mixture of Akatamachi (small grain) 7: leaf soil 3 at the ratio.
2. Ground planting
   In warm regions, Hamayu can be planted and planted. Select a place that will be exposed to the sun all day long and dig a planting hole with a diameter and depth of about 30 cm. And about 30% of the dug soil is mixed with mulch and planted.

In warm regions, Hamayu can be planted and planted. Select a place that will be exposed to the sun all day long and dig a planting hole with a diameter and depth of about 30 cm. And about 30% of the dug soil is mixed with mulch and planted.

A word from Hibiya Amenis

here may be many people who feel the arrival of summer as Hamayu blooms. As the name suggests, it blooms with a strong scent mainly in the evening. It blooms here and there in the Imperial Villa Memorial Park, so please take a leisurely walk in the park.

Features of sunflower

The Japanese name comes from the fact that the flowers turn around in the direction of the sun. <br>However, since this movement is accompanied by growth, it is only during the young period when the sun is growing that the sun actually moves, and the upper leaves of the stem of the young sunflower move so as to face the sun, and in the morning Turned east but turned west in the evening. It will soon rise after sunset and will turn east again before dawn. <br>This movement stops because the buds grow and the growth stops when the flowers open. In addition, this is the case when the variety that has only one flower on the stem apex receives unobstructed sunlight, and it does not necessarily occur in places where there are many flowers and obstructions to sunlight. <br>In Numazu Imperial Villa Memorial Park, it is planted around the west side lawn plaza on the coast and around the restaurant "Syume"".

How to raise

1. Soil
   Sunflower prefers slightly acidic to neutral soil. Let's grow using red soil (small grains) as the main component, mixed soil mixed with mulch and compost, and culture soil for flowers.
2. Watering
   Sunflower is a plant that is resistant to heat, but it will die if it is not watered. Therefore, when cultivating, give plenty of water when the soil surface is dry.
   If you keep watering every morning and night after planting, you will grow up well. However, be careful not to overdo it because you don't like the dampness that is constantly damp.
3. Fertilizer
   For fertilizer, liquid fertilizer or chemical fertilizer is added once a month. However, sunflower has a strong ability to absorb nutrients from the soil, so be careful not to give too much fertilizer because it will burn the fertilizer.
   In addition, if only fertilizers rich in nitrogen are given, only the stems and leaves may grow and flowers may not bloom. When you plant flowers, please change to a fertilizer rich in phosphoric acid.

A word from Hibiya Amenis

It is mainly cultivated for food in the world, but as one of the flowers that enjoys the taste of summer, sunflowers with strong and large flowers are often planted. Although there are not many at Numazu Imperial Villa Memorial Park, please enjoy the sunflower landscape against the backdrop of a pine forest.

Features of Isogiku

Anemones grow naturally near the coast of warm regions such as the Chiba-Shizuoka coastline and the Izu region. As the name implies, it is a chrysanthemum that grows naturally on the beach. It is often cultivated in horticulture because it blooms brightly colored flowers in the season when the garden and flower beds tend to be lonely from autumn to late autumn. It is a perennial that blooms every year, and the main flowering period is from October to December. The image of small yellow flowers that bloom in tufts is different from the image of common chrysanthemums, but since it originally grows on the coast, it is resistant to severe sunlight and dryness.

Features of Hamagiku

Hamagiku is a kind of so-called wild chrysanthemum, which grows mainly on the Pacific coast from Aomori prefecture to Ibaraki prefecture. The Izu region is located to the south of the original land, and it is thought that the current colony is not the original one, but it is still observed that it grows nice flowers in this area.
A flower produced by crossing this species with a French chrysanthemum is known as a shaster daisy and is often used in gardening.

How to raise

1. Care
   Before winter, the leaves of the stock were almost gone and the stems were often exposed. To prepare the stocks, when the flowers have finished blooming in autumn, cut the whole plant in half and prepare for the next year. New shoots emerge from the base of the stem in the spring.
2. Place to grow
   A sunny and airy place is suitable. It has strong cold resistance and can be wintered in the open field without freezing. If you are uneasy, you can lightly lay down fallen leaves and mulch on the stock.
3. Watering / fertilizer
   There is no need to water the planting area. For pot plants, give plenty of water when the soil surface changes. In winter, reduce the number of times and keep it dry and manage.
   Fertilizer grows well without much application. Ground planting is basically unnecessary, and pot plants are fed with liquid fertilizers while watching the growth.
4. Soil
   If the water is well drained, it will grow well regardless of the soil quality.

A word from Hibiya Amenis

Unlike the sea cucumber, the hollywood is a chrysanthemum that grows in the cool northern region. Unlike the sea cucumber, the hollywood is a chrysanthemum made from the cool northern region.
The genus name of Nipponanthemum, which is the scientific name for hollyhock, means "Japanese flower", and it is a genus that contains only one hollyhock.
Seeing it as a flower that has been displaying autumn along the coast of Japan for a long time, it gives a different feeling.

Characteristics of Tsuwabu

Tsuwabuki is an evergreen perennial found on the edge of forests, cliffs and forests along the sea. The leaves are leathery, shiny, round and about 20 cm in diameter.
The flower emerges from the center of the plant and a yellow flower with a diameter of around 3 cm, which resembles chrysanthemum with about 10 to 30 rings, blooms at the tip.
Many of the big leaves of the Tsuwabuki tree in the Imperial Villa are suitable for the growing environment, so you can enjoy the fragrance until about December.
Many horticultural varieties of Tsuwabuki are sold, and not only the flowers that bloom in autumn, but also the variegated leaves such as variegated leaves and lion leaves are varied, and it has been popular since ancient times as a plant that adds color to the courtyard.

How to raiseHow to raise

Grow in bright shade in the sun. The soil quality is irrelevant, but I prefer the well-drained land. Some varieties of variegated leaf gardens are better in the light shade. The soil grows well in common flowerbed flower culture soil, no special preparation is required. For garden planting, it is better to plant 10 to 20 cm of soil before planting.

1. Planting, repotting
   In the case of potted plants, they are replanted every year or every other year in April before sprouting. If you just repot from the pot to the ground, you can go anytime except in the middle of winter.
2. How to clean
   Stock split: Simultaneous with planting. Divide old rhizomes into naturally dividing parts. Even if they are connected, if each bud has enough roots, you can cut it with a knife etc.Stock split: Simultaneous with planting. Divide old rhizomes into naturally dividing parts. Even if they are connected, if each bud has enough roots, you can cut it with a knife etc.。
   Sowing: Seeds can also be sprayed from February to March. Only seeds that are naturally or poorly born are as good as or worse than their parents. Choose the parents and colleagues of your choice. If you want to make bean bonsai, sprinkle on a small bowl.
   Rhizobia: Old rhizomes without leaves, if they are still alive, can be planted and sprout into new strains.

A word from Hibiya Amenis

Tsuwabuki has many opportunities to be seen, and the impression of Japanese style is somewhat strong, but when it is enjoyed at home etc., it is a flower with good flowers even in the half shade, so it is a flower that suits shade garden well regardless of Western style.
However, the shape of the leaves is unique, so make sure that you don't feel any discomfort with the leaves.
When planting in the garden, use a simple green leaf or white spots to make it feel comfortable. Potted plants should be used for gardening plants with unusual leaves.

Characteristics of Japanese Narcissus

Narcissus is roughly classified into 13 types depending on the shape of the flower. Narcissus originates from around the Mediterranean Sea in Europe, but Japanese narcissus companions have long been from Europe to China and Japan, and are characterized by a number of flowers on one stem and a strong scent.

Origin of Japanese Narcissus

It is said that Japanese Narcissus entered Japan in the early 15th century, and as a member of narcissus, they prefer warm climates. Since it blooms from December to January, you can see large-scale wildlands along the relatively warm and snow-free sea, such as Echizen Cape, Fukui Prefecture, Minamiizu, and Awaji Island.
The name came from the Japanese name of daffodil, which was used as it was in the Kamakura era, with the Chinese name “daffodil” being used as it was, and in particular, Chinese Narcissus were called yellow daffodils and Western NarcissusNarcissus were called daffodils.

How to raise

Japanese narcissus, which is often found as a cut flower around New Year's, is a bulbous plant, so plant it in autumn, and after flowering, do not trim it until the leaves wilt yellow. From spring to early summer, you can increase the number of strains by digging up the bulbs every few years, performing a branching operation (separating the many lumps of bulbs), and planting them again in the fall. Japanese narcissus, which is often found as a cut flower around New Year's, is a bulbous plant, so plant it in autumn, and after flowering, do not trim it until the leaves wilt yellow. From spring to early summer, you can increase the number of strains by digging up the bulbs every few years, performing a branching operation (separating the many lumps of bulbs), and planting them again in the fall.

A word from Hibiya Amenis

Japanese narcissus are planted here and there in the Imperial Villa Memorial Park, which gives it the atmosphere of this time. Please try to smell the scent gently. The scent of daffodils has a soothing effect.
Also, from late March, 30,000 bulbs of Western narcissus will bloom all at once. This makes the bottom of the pine forest gorgeous like a yellow or white carpet. The planting is produced by Hibiya Amenis. Please enjoy it

Characteristics of Plum"Ume"

Plum is known as the flower that appears most often in Manyoshu, and can be said to have been the most loved flower by the Japanese since ancient times.
The Numazu Imperial Villa's plums are also believed to have been seen annually by the imperial family during the period of the Imperial Villa.

>A word from Hibiya Amenis

"A fool that cuts cherry blossoms and a plum that doesn't cut plums"
It shows the precautions for cultivation while comparing cherry blossoms and plums, which are the representative flowers that bloom in early spring.
Cherry trees tend to rot from the cut edge if they are trimmed carelessly, so be careful when pruning. On the other hand, plum trees are highly resistant to pruning, and if they are not cut down considerably, not only will the branches grow and the tree shape will become cluttered and ruined, but the way the fruits will attach will also deteriorate.
As the flower buds move to the tip of the branch year after year, the branches that bear fruit usually die within a few years. For the purpose of harvesting fruits, it is necessary to update the branches regularly.