5 Seasonal Flowers of April
April is the month when many people start new lives, such as getting a job or going to college.
Even in an unfamiliar environment, I hope you will find time to relax and be healed by admiring the flowers and greenery .
Hanna will deliver five flowers to brighten up your new life!
Gerbera
Japanese name : Hanaguruma
Family name : Asteraceae
Genus name : Gerbera
I'm sure there are many people who don't know much about flowers, but know this flower!
Truly " flowers! "
A cute gerbera with an atmosphere like this .
Recently, there are varieties that bloom in various ways, such as pasta, spider, and pompom, and you can enjoy each of their unique expressions.
By the way, April 18th was designated as " Gerbera Day " because of the pun on the word "yoi hana" (good flower), and colorful gerberas are lined up in florists.
When choosing flowers in the store, choose ones with firm petals and sturdy stems.
When displaying them at home, keep them in a small amount of water to prevent the growth of bacteria.
Marigold
Japanese name : Senjugiku
Family name : Asteraceae
Genus name : Acanthaceae
Marigold has also become famous as the title of a song by a popular singer.
Its peak season is twice a year, from April to June and from September to October , and it is a flower that can be seen in flower shops for a relatively long period of time.
The flowers come in a variety of sizes, so you can use larger ones as the main flower and smaller ones as secondary ones, making them useful in many situations.
The flowers last a long time and have a strong fragrance.
Some people may not like this scent.
The stems are hollow and break easily, so care must be taken when handling them.
The color stays beautifully, so if you want to enjoy them for a long time, we recommend drying them.
clematis
Japanese name: Iron wire (tessen)
Family name: Ranunculaceae
Genus name: Clematis
Clematis has very pretty and elegant bell-shaped flowers that hang from the end of thin stems.
The vine-like leaves and swaying flowers add a light, airy movement to bouquets and arrangements.
In addition to bell-shaped varieties, clematis also comes in single-flowered and double-flowered varieties, all with completely different appearances depending on the species. The seeds that form after the flowers have finished blooming, called "clematis seeds," are also sold as cut flowers, making them a rare flower.
When decorating, remove excess leaves and drain the stems diagonally to allow them to absorb water properly.
Clematis can be seen for a long period from April through autumn.
Please enjoy the various ways in which the flowers bloom.
Viburnum Snowball
Japanese name : Western liverwood (Yoshukanboku)
Family name : Caprifoliaceae
Genus name : Viburnum
Viburnum Snowball has small flowers that grow in a ball shape, resembling hydrangeas.
It is called " snowball " because its vibrant green color changes to a pale white as it blooms.
The soft shape and refreshing green color go perfectly with any flower!
Just adding one will make your bouquet or arrangement look much more stylish.
When choosing in the store, it is recommended to choose ones with firm flower stems.
When decorating at home, keep the stems short.
The woody parts can be enjoyed for a long time by splitting the stem in half and arranging it in a vase.
stock
Japanese name : Purple laurel
Family name : Brassicaceae
Genus name : Matthiola
Stock has a long flowering period and is often seen in flower beds and around town at this time of year.
The gentle fragrance heralds the arrival of spring.
The type usually found in florists is the voluminous double-flowered type.
In addition to double-flowered varieties, hanna will also be stocking very rare single-flowered varieties from Yamamoto Farm on Awaji Island!
This stock actually holds the surprise of being double or single until it blooms.
The voluminous double flowers are lovely, but the single flowers with their slender stems and dignified petals have a different charm.
The flowers bloom from the bottom up and then wither.
By removing the withered flowers, you can ensure that the buds at the tip bloom beautifully.
Author: Nakanishi Edited by: Yui
