Guide to Lavender Varieties, Famous Spots, Enjoying Cut Flowers, and Growing Potted Plants
In Honshu, real summer begins when the rainy season ends, but in Hokkaido, the season for lavender, known as the "Queen of Herbs," is arriving with refreshing summer breezes.
The lavender fields of Furano, Hokkaido, where purple carpets cover vast hills, are a representative summer spectacle in Japan that many dream of visiting. And now, it's the season when cut lavender and potted lavender, allowing you to enjoy their scent and beauty in your home, are lining the shelves of flower shops.
In this column, Osaka's hanna florist will carefully guide you through lavender varieties and their characteristics, introductions to famous spots in Hokkaido, tips for long-lasting cut flowers, ways to use them as dried flowers or sachets, and how to grow potted lavender.
Table of Contents
- What is Lavender? Basic Information and Flower Meanings
- Main Types and Varieties of Lavender
- History of Hokkaido Lavender and 4 Varieties
- 3 Famous Lavender Spots in Hokkaido
- Enjoying Cut Lavender Longer | Care Tips
- Second Enjoyment After Display – Ways to Use to Brighten Your Life
- How to Grow Potted Lavender
- Recommended Lavender for Different Gift Occasions
- Frequently Asked Questions (Q&A)
- Summary
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