Friday, July 13, 2012

Water Lily （Green Day)

This Water lily is called "lotus Sun Yat-sen".  Pictures are from "Chofu Garden" in my pref. Japan. The flowers of pale pink on a white background begin to bloom in the early morning with dawn. The flowers will close again in the afternoon. Repeating 4 times, its petals will be dropped on the fourth day.

        (all pictures from PC)



Sun Yat-sen lotus
As a reward of helping revolution for China, Sun Yat-sen presented the four fruits of the lotus to Mr. Takashi Tanaka who lives in Chofu-city. Sun Yat-sen is referred to as the father of the Chinese Revolution and had been exiled in Japan (1918) 1918.  Then, the germination is asked to Ichiro Ohga “Dr. lotus”.  One fruit of the 4 germinated at University of Tokyo in 1962, "lotus Sun Yat-sen" root has been sent to the garden and named after Sun Yat-sen. And its season is from mid-July to mid-August.


      Chofu- Garden in Chofu city in Yamaguchi-pref.;

For Japanese people, flower of the water lily is connected with Buddha;
but that will have to be the future topic, hehe.

                         Linking this post to Green Day hosted by Raindrops and Daisies.
                                  Thank you very much for stopping by, Love you always;


  
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30 comments:

  1. E.July 13, 2012 at 3:57 PM

    Hello Miyako!
    Your pictures are very pretty and the story accompanying them very interesting!
    Great pick for Green Day!

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  2. CloudyJuly 13, 2012 at 4:11 PM

    Ein wunderschöner Bericht mit tollen Aufnahmen, gefällt mir sehr gut.
    Im Moment haben wir bei uns sehr viel Regen, da würden Wasserpflanzen gut wachsen, sich wohlfühlen...:-)

    Lieben Gruß
    CL

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  3. Vores haveJuly 13, 2012 at 4:38 PM

    Great pictures you show - nice blog you have. I've added me as follows from your blog. I have two blogs - a photoblog addr. hbt.finus.dk and a blog about the "close thing" "Crazy life" adr. finus.dk. Wishing you a good day. Hanne Bente

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  4. Miss Simmonds SaysJuly 13, 2012 at 5:36 PM

    I love Japanese gardens and that one is particularly beautiful x

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  5. Raindrops and DaisiesJuly 13, 2012 at 6:18 PM

    Good morning Miyako

    I hope that all is well with you and your husband.

    Your photos are beautiful.

    I love the story of the flower
    and how it opens and closes during the day.
    It is gorgeous.

    Thank you so much for linking up with us again for Green Day.

    I hope that you have a lovely happy weekend.

    Take care


    x Fiona

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  6. eileeninmdJuly 13, 2012 at 6:19 PM

    The lotus flowers are gorgeous. What a lovely garden. Thanks for sharing, have a wonderful weekend.

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  7. Anna VeeJuly 13, 2012 at 7:58 PM

    If the climate here in Northern Finland would be more suitable, I'd love to have a Japanese garden myself. Beautiful pictures of the lilies!

    Visiting your blog through the Green Day-post,
    Anna V.

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  8. ShellyJuly 13, 2012 at 8:11 PM

    Those are beautiful flowers and I loved hearing the story behind them, my dear friend Miyako. It is somewhat sad to me that they drop their petals after only four days, but they do make the most of their short time with such gorgeousness, don't they?

    Thank you again, my dear friend, for enlightening us and putting it together in such an arttactive format~

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  9. UnknownJuly 13, 2012 at 9:04 PM

    Beautiful flowers and lovely pictures. It's lovely to hear the story as well. Have a fantastic evening my friend.

    Hugs,
    Eva

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  10. SouthhamsdarlingJuly 13, 2012 at 10:25 PM

    Your blog certainly looks very pretty and green today, dear Miyako. I loved the photos and, also, the information you gave us today. Really interesting! Thank you for that. Hope you have a lovely weekend, and I send hugs and love from West to East x

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  11. Art From The heartJuly 13, 2012 at 10:28 PM

    Oh Miyako so very beautiful.
    We have some Lilies in our Koi pond,one whit and one pink. Though a bit different then the ones you show they are pretty.
    I have been getting lots done this past week and will post some photos on Monday.
    Much love, Amy Jo

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  12. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderJuly 13, 2012 at 10:47 PM

    Dearest Miyako,

    Lovely post about a lovely and majestic flower. We once had a lotus in our pond but it died... Now we only have the waterlilies. You can find that post here: http://mariettesbacktobasics.blogspot.com/2010/08/white-waterlily-nymphaea-odorata-in-our.html
    Lots of love to you dear friend,
    Mariette

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  13. TexWisGirlJuly 13, 2012 at 10:56 PM

    so gorgeous! love these images! visiting from green day.

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  14. maddyroseJuly 13, 2012 at 11:06 PM

    Dear Miyako,
    These are beautiful photos. The water lilies are so lovely it is a shame the blossoms last only four days. Your posts are always so beautiful and informative. I hope you and your hubby are well. Have a wonderful weekend. Much love from your bs.

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  15. LindaJuly 13, 2012 at 11:23 PM

    Beautiful photos. I'm visiting from Green Day.

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  16. TamagoJuly 14, 2012 at 1:03 AM

    Hi Miyako san, these photos are beautiful! Not just flowers but Chofu Garden looks such a nice place.
    I remember our local temple had a little pond with water lilies. They are so elegant and beautiful.
    Have a great weekend, Miyako san!

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  17. BlueShellJuly 14, 2012 at 1:23 AM

    Excellent! Everything! The photos, the words...I love it all here! Have a wonderful "Green Day"!
    xoxo, BShell

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  18. EllieJuly 14, 2012 at 5:52 AM

    Such a lovely flower and a very interesting blog about it too.
    The Japanese garden looks beautiful too.
    Have a great weekend Miyako. :))

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  19. My Little Home and GardenJuly 14, 2012 at 7:49 AM

    The lotus blossoms are so beautiful!

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  20. Grandma Barb's This and ThatJuly 14, 2012 at 8:07 AM

    The water lilies are beautiful. I did not know they opened and closed during the day. Visiting from Green Day

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  21. Kranky GrannyJuly 14, 2012 at 4:24 PM

    Lovely photos and I so appreciate the history to go with them. I find it sad that they only last for for days. I hope they reproduce quickly.

    Thanks for visiting my green house.

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  22. Hayu MaselliJuly 14, 2012 at 7:41 PM

    Hello Miyako,

    Yes.. Lotus ...I love Lotus.. beautiful oriental flowers.
    Nice pictures
    Happy summer Miyako

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  23. TookiJuly 15, 2012 at 12:25 AM

    They are one of the loveliest flowers, aren't they? Chofu Garden must be a joy to visit too. I would put it under the category "Places I would like to be"....:)

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  24. EileenJuly 15, 2012 at 2:46 AM

    Such beautiful flowers - lovely photographs.

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  25. Jo-Anne's RamblingsJuly 15, 2012 at 12:16 PM

    The water lilies are so pretty, and reading about what it means to the Japanese people was really interesting.

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  26. LorraineJuly 17, 2012 at 7:52 PM

    Japanese gardens are so peaceful...
    Love,
    Lorraine

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  27. AnnJuly 18, 2012 at 10:53 AM

    such beautiful pictures!
    Chofu Garden looks like a wonderful place to visit!!!
    xo

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  28. AnonymousJuly 20, 2012 at 1:26 AM

    These pictures are so gorgeous! I love the lotus and am in awe of Buddhat.

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  29. MangaMemJuly 20, 2012 at 12:04 PM

    Wonderful pictures! I love Water Lilies. The Chofu-Garden looks like a great place to explore/wander around in! Have a wonderful day!!

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  30. Draffin BearsJuly 22, 2012 at 12:39 PM

    Hi Miyako

    Lovely to discover your beautiful blog.
    Love the peaceful Japanese gardens and the waterlilies are so pretty.

    Happy weekend
    Carolyn

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