Sunday, April 13, 2014

Two Rare Flowers (for me);

I went to my city park looking for the blog topic, yes again :-) 
Actually, there were two flowers caught my attention

*Chinese fringe bush (Loropetalum chinese var. rubra) "紅花常磐万作”*
We call the tree "benibana-tokiwa-mansaku".  I was so amazed reading the name shown by the tree.  Our City Park is called "Tokiwa-Park"  So glad to know that this flower shares the same name with our park☆   (picture page link of the flower)
       (this tree is evergreen tree and "Tokiwa, 常磐" means evergreen as well,)
this one has the red flower different from the orange one (deciduous) I introduced here.

Amygdalus persica cv. Stellata; peach branch "菊桃, kikumomo"*  (picture page link)
When I spotted this tree, the pink flowers reminded me of peach (but not round shape) or cherry (bit late for full-bloom here). I could find the name with PC. 
So amazed to find its Japanese name "菊桃". The two Chinese Characters, means "chrysanthemum.peach".  The name sure fits to its flower's shape and color.

*Just adding the pictures of the entrance of the park*




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19 comments:

  1. Hello Miyako, the park must look gorgeous with these lovely trees and blossoms.. The closeups of the flowers are beautiful. Thanks for sharing your world. Have a great day and happy week ahead!

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  2. Hi<Miyako sama. Nice captures. Both blossoms are very rare. I looked them for the first time. Thanks for sharing. Wishing you a wonderful sunday.

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  3. Que flores lindas escolheste pra nos mostrar!Adorei! uma linda semana,beijos,chica

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  4. Hi Miyako san. Both trees are beautiful and rare for me, too!
    I agree kikumomo totally fits as flower name. They do look like momo-iro kiku :-)
    And I love how they display flowers at entrance area. Very lovely!

    Have a great Sunday evening, Miyako san, and a wonderful new week!

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  5. Your pictures are always so bright and full of colour!

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  6. so marvelous! beautiful blossoming trees and wonderful photos of them!

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  7. Konnichiwa, Miyako-san,

    These are very beautiful and they certainly look unique especially when zoomed. I heard that hanami season is over in some parts of Japan. I hope you enjoyed viewing the pretty sakura. I am also hoping that you're not allergic to pollen from the cedar trees.

    Take care! :)

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  8. Dearest Miyako,
    Two lovely varieties and especially the chrysanthemum peach is so striking!
    It is now 3 years ago that I did a blog post about our Loropetalum and you can see it here, just click the hyperlink: {Loropetalum chinense ‘Plum Delight’ Our Hot Pink Chinese Fringe Flower}
    At that time you probably did not yet visit my blog as I did check if I found your comment.
    Sending you hugs and love from your friend in Georgia.
    Mariette

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  9. Dearest Miyako San!
    Anatamo oisogasi desune Chness to Japanese Domo osewani arigato gosai masu.
    Have a good time with Otosan to tanoshiku okurashi Kudasai mase.
    I has nice day without raining day.
    Michiko

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  10. Pink blossom on the trees is one of the joys of Spring.

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  11. Dear Miyako ~ Beautiful floral photography for OWT ~ the flowers are gorgeous and love the entrance too ~ xoxo

    artmusedog and carol (A CreativeHarbor)

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  12. Oh, Miyako!! What incredible, beautiful flowers and colors and your captures are superb as always! The perfect pictures of the perfect spring!! Thank you so much for sharing the beauty!! I wish for you a beautiful week filled with even more beauty!!

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  13. Beautiful photos and a interesting tree.

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  14. Miyako these are indeed beautiful blooms. I must say that once I have seen both of these in person I just couldn't remember where :)

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  15. What pretty buds.

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  16. Beautiful....such vivid, bright, lovely blossoms. And PINK....a great color for Springtime.

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  17. I've been absent for a while Miyako, but it's nice to catch up on some of your posts. Your photos are lovely! Hope you've been doing well my friend!

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  18. Beautiful park -- even the entry way is just charming. But that chrysantheum peach is my favorite...that is my favorite color!!

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  19. MMM, your photos make me wish I were there!

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