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Rohdea Japonica in the landscape and in a Shikisai Moribana Yoshiki-hon-i arrangement (woodblock style)

May 9, 2025

Planting Sacred Lily Now for Beauty in Winter: Rohdea Japonica in Ikebana

A beloved symbol of good fortune in Japan and China, Rohdea japonica—also called Sacred Lily—offers vibrant color and sculptural foliage for traditional Ohara School winter arrangements. May is the perfect time to plant this shade-loving perennial so you can enjoy its beauty next winter.

Culture

Autumn's Radiance: Celebrating the Maple (紅葉 - Momiji) as November's Flower of the Month

Woodblock print style of grasses in a field or in an arrangement

Culture

The Flower of the Month for September: The Seven Grasses of Autumn (秋の七草 - Aki no Nanakusa)

Culture

Embracing Autumn Elegance: October’s Flower of the Month – Chrysanthemum (菊 - Kiku)

Japanese Woodblock Print style of Elders

Culture

Honoring Our Elders: Celebrating Respect for the Aged Day (Keiro no Hi) in Ikebana

Culture

Celebrating Mountain Day: A Reflection on Japan’s Newest National Holiday and its Connection to Ikebana

Image of a Peony in Japanese woodblock style

Horticulture

The Elegance of Peonies in Ohara Ikebana: Bush Peony vs. Tree Peony

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