Flower Navigator
Flower navigator Chappy introduces the knowledge and charm of flowers according to the season and occasion in an easy-to-understand way. From street flowers to famous flowers from around the world, he explains the names, language of flowers, and cultural background of flowers, bringing color and healing to your daily life.
Petra ruins
What a beautiful flower bed! The Fairmont Empress Hotel in Victoria, Canada, is also famous for its gardens, which are filled with flowers that bloom throughout the seasons. We've tried to identify the representative flowers in this photo:
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🌼 Main flowers seen in the photo
1. Purple flowers (foreground)
→ Ageratum (Ageratum houstonianum)
It is an annual plant that is often used in flower beds and is characterized by its long blooming period.
2. Yellow flower (below purple)
→ Melampodium (Melampodium paludosum)
It is a staple in summer flower beds, with its many small yellow flowers that give it a lively impression.
3. Red flower (near the center)
→ Begonia or Canna
Bright red flowers may be begonias, which can tolerate shade, but those blooming with large leaves are more likely to be cannas (Canna indica).
4. Plants with deep purple to red leaves (next to red flowers)
→ Canna leaves (especially varieties such as "Black Knight")
Like the flowers, the leaves are also highly ornamental.
5. Large striped yellow-green leaves (slightly left of center)
→ Canna 'Tropicana'
The leaves have a tropical feel to them.
6. Dense red, pink, and white flowers (left)
→ Petunia
Petunias are characterized by their colorful flowers blooming all over the place.
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📍Location characteristics and garden design
The Empress Hotel carries on the tradition of English gardens, and Victoria itself has such a thriving horticultural culture that it is nicknamed the "Garden City." The flower beds in the photo are designed to be eye-catching, with colorful plants arranged in layers.
Petra ruins
The alpine plants around Juneau, Alaska are so beautiful! Below we explain the names of each flower.
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📸 1st photo: Small violet-like flowers
Flower name: Alaska Violet
• Scientific name: Viola langsdorffii or Viola adunca, etc.
• Characteristics: A member of the Violet genus with heart-shaped leaves and small purple flowers. Native to cool regions of North America.
• Its delicate flowers are often found growing in clusters on the forest floor or in alpine meadows.
📸 2nd photo: Blue-purple vertical flowers
Flower name: Lupine
• Scientific name: Lupinus arcticus, etc.
• Characteristics: Found in cold regions such as Alaska and Canada. Bright purple to blue flower spikes are arranged vertically.
• Shape: Palmate compound leaves (leaves that spread out like a palm) are also characteristic.
📸 3rd photo: A shrub with clusters of small white flowers
Flower name: Red Elderberry
• Scientific name: Sambucus racemosa
• Characteristics: A shrub that blooms with clusters of white flowers in spring and produces red berries from summer to autumn.
• They are commonly found in Alaskan forests and are also a food source for wildlife.
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✨Summary table (name and characteristics)
Photo Name Scientific name Characteristics ① Alaska Violet Viola langsdorffii / adunca A pretty purple violet, grows in clusters in high mountains and on the forest floor ② Lupinus Lupinus arcticus etc. Blue-purple flowers that bloom vertically, palmate compound leaves ③ Red Elder Sambucus racemosa White clusters of flowers and red berries, shrub
Petra ruins
The seasonal flowers really stand out beautifully against the historic streets of Ouchijuku, Fukushima Prefecture.
I will tell you the name of each flower.
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1️⃣ Pale purple flowers (in front of the stone wall)
👉 Hanatora no O (also known as Hanatora no O or Oobanatora no O)
Characteristics: A perennial plant that blooms pale purple spike-shaped flowers. Best seen from summer to autumn.
2️⃣ Deep blue-purple flowers (along the road)
👉 Platycodon (bellflower)
Characteristics: One of Japan's seven autumn herbs with beautiful star-shaped flowers.
3️⃣ Pale pink flowers with red centers (in front of a tree, summer festival scene)
👉 Rose of Sharon
Characteristics: A member of the Malvaceae family, it blooms for a long time in summer and is also the national flower of Korea.
4️⃣ Yellow double-flowered flower 👉 Heliopsis (perennial sunflower/Heliopsis)
Characteristics: A member of the sunflower family that looks like a chrysanthemum, it blooms from summer to autumn.
5️⃣ Pink lily-like flower 👉 Natsuzuinsen (Summer Daffodil)
Characteristics: Amaryllidaceae. The mysterious way the flowers bloom is that they only grow after the leaves have withered.
6️⃣ White cone-shaped flower clusters👉 Hydrangea paniculata (Pyramid hydrangea)
Characteristics: A member of the hydrangea family, it produces cone-shaped flowers in summer.
7️⃣ Pink hydrangea with a mix of decorative flowers and small flowers 👉 Lacewing Hydrangea (variety: Dance Party)
Characteristics: The star-shaped pink flowers are gorgeous and it is a popular horticultural variety.
8️⃣ A large pink flower field👉 Dahlia Characteristics: With a variety of flower colors and blooming patterns, it is a typical flower from summer to autumn.
9️⃣ Large crimson flowers 👉 American Hibiscus (Large-flowered Hibiscus)
Characteristics: A member of the Malvaceae family that produces huge flowers that can reach over 20cm in diameter.
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🌸 Tropical flowers found in the gardens of the Kensington Hotel
① Red flower (Image 1)
Hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis)
• A typical tropical flower. A symbol of passion and happiness.
• It is a day flower that blooms in the morning and wilts in the evening.
• A classic tropical flower that can be seen everywhere in Saipan🌺
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② Orange flower (Image 2)
Bougainvillea
• The actual flowers are small and white, and the orange parts are bracts.
• It prefers sunny locations and is often planted in hotel gardens and fences 🌞
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③ Yellow flowers (Image 3)
Allamanda or Yellow Bell (Allamanda)
• It features a lemon yellow color that stands out in the tropical sun.
• The flowers have five rounded petals and the leaves are dark green and glossy☀️
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④ Bright pink (Image 4)
Adenium
Also known as: Desert Rose
• Native to arid regions, it is attractive for its plump trunks and vibrant flowers.
• It is also popular as a garden plant in Saipan. It's a perfect photo spot.
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⑤ Thin white flowers (Image 5)
Spider Lily
• Thin, delicate petals radiate out.
• They are called "spider lilies" because they look like spiders 🕸️
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⑥ Small pink flowers (Image 6)
Santanka (Ixora)
• A tropical flower with small flowers that bloom in clusters.
• Available in a wide range of colors, including pink, orange, and red, they are perfect for hotel hedges🌷
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⑦ Red and yellow firework-like flowers (Image 7)
Peacock Flower
• The vibrant red and yellow look like flames and attract butterflies and birds 🦋
• It is also called the "Tropical Fire Flower"!
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⑧ White and yellow flowers (Image 8)
Plumeria
• Characterized by a sweet fragrance and soft petals.
• They are often used in leis (flower necklaces) and symbolize love and welcome 💖
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⑨ Long, drooping red flowers (Image 9)
Red shrike (Acalypha hispida)
• It is also called "cat tail" because of its shape that resembles red wool 🐱
• Native to tropical Asia, it makes a great visual impact!