Roses are almost in full bloom (Hitachi Seaside Park)

Rose are almost at their peak (Hitachi Seaside Park) ​
Parks Foundation General Incorporated Foundation Parks Japan.F Press release: May 15, 2025 Roses are almost in full bloom (Hitachi Seaside Park) “Hitachi Rose Garden” interwoven with color and scent
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/32901/404/32901-404-da1c8f711de29de2117ef748c5c43ec9-3543×2362.jpg Photographed on May 15, 2025 Approximately 3,400 roses have started blooming at Hitachi Rose Garden in Hitachi Seaside Park, and the early blooming roses are already at their peak. By this weekend, around May 17th (Saturday), the entire garden will reach its peak blooming season, and we expect that a relatively large number of flowers will be visible until the end of May. Late-blooming roses bloom until early June, so you can enjoy the charm of roses for a long time. Rose, the queen of flowers all over the world
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/32901/404/32901-404-b3770620795526e73337f3c1e6a09d2a-3900×2600.jpg Roses are evergreen or deciduous shrubs belonging to the Rosaceae family, and the original species are widely distributed in the Northern Hemisphere. Many garden varieties have been created, and it is said that there are more than 30,000 varieties worldwide, and they are characterized by a variety of flower colors, flower shapes, and scents. Gardening varieties are based on roughly eight types of original roses, of which Noibara, Terihanoibara, and Hamanasu are representative of Japan and are the ancestors of many roses. Best time to see From May 17th to May 25th *Best time to see Hitachi Rose Garden as a whole Number of varieties About 120 varieties Number of shares Approx. 3,400 plants (including 1,600 plants) place Hitachi Rose Garden Planting area About 3,500 square meters (including 1,630 square meters) Ibaraki Prefecture’s prefectural flower “Rose” The word “Ibara” in Ibaraki Prefecture means rose, and the rose is the prefectural flower of Ibaraki Prefecture. In the “Ibaraki District” section of the “Hitachi Province Fudoki,” written about 1,300 years ago (713 AD, Nara period), there is a story about Kurosaka no Mikoto, who built a castle out of thorns and exterminated bandits, and it is said that this area came to be called Ibaraki. The prefectural flower was chosen as the rose because it is named after the place name Ibaraki, and because both the prefectural emblem and the prefectural flag are in the shape of a rose. Events to enjoy roses are also held
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/32901/404/32901-404-8f6d112996751a58a82ec72be94a720b-3900×2600.jpg Our park holds events related to roses during the blooming period. The “Hitachi Rose Garden Guided Tour “History of Modern Roses Guided Tour,” led by park volunteer rose partners, will introduce you to the history of the birth of modern roses. In addition, at the “Spring Rose Concert,” you can enjoy a soothing concert surrounded by roses, with the rich scent of flowers and the soothing sounds of the breeze. Date and time Event Sunday, May 18th 10:30-11:00 Encounter the scent and get your heart racing on a guided tour Sunday, May 18th
13:30-14:00 ＜Hitachi Rose Garden Guided Tour＞ Rose Kids “Fragrance” Experience Team May 24th (Sat) / May 31st (Sat) 1.11:00~ 2.14:00~ Spring Rose Concert May 25th (Sun) 1.10:30-11:00 2.13:30-14:00 ＜Hitachi Rose Garden Guided Tour＞ Modern Rose History Guided Tour Introducing early blooming roses
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/32901/404/32901-404-18629a7d1069ac2024d289e087fd7f4d-3900×2600.jpg Japan’s southern limit on the Pacific coast “Hamanasu” It has single, fragrant, pink flowers. It grows to about 1.5m in height and is covered with thorns. In Japan, it grows wild on the Pacific coast north of Hokkaido and Ibaraki prefectures, and on the coast of the Sea of ​​Japan north of Tottori prefecture, and Ibaraki prefecture is the southern limit of the Pacific coast where “Hamanus” grows wild. We have planted 1,600 trees in our park.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/32901/404/32901-404-dbf9973448ca08c69817ce51fa4ac32c-3696×2448.jpg Unique production “Regian Road Climber” Its name comes from the fact that it was discovered along Lijiang Road in Yunnan Province, China. The contrast between the bright pink flowers and the glossy dark green leaves is beautiful and worth seeing. In this park, you can enjoy the unique scenery of the pink flowers that stand out among the greenery, with their branches extending to intertwine with the pine trees.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/32901/404/32901-404-d82a17756514d7e785d0aae09837430a-3900×2600.jpg Bright cluster rose “Gold Bunny” A popular variety born in France. As the name suggests, it is characterized by dazzling bright yellow flowers, which bloom in rounded cups. The park’s lush landscape blends in with other flowers, pines, and other plants, making it an eye-catcher for visitors. Hitachi Seaside Park Hitachi Park Management Center Hitachi Seaside Park is located on the Pacific coast of Hitachinaka City, Ibaraki Prefecture, and you can enjoy colorful flowers throughout the year, including nemophila, daffodils, and tulips in the spring, poppies and roses in the early summer, zinnias and sunflowers in the summer, kochia and cosmos in the fall, and ice tulips in the winter. In addition to the Pleasure Garden, an amusement park with a variety of attractions such as roller coasters and a large Ferris wheel where you can enjoy the view from 100 meters above sea level, there is also a forest athletic field, a barbecue field, and many other ways to enjoy food, sports, picnics, and more. Please spend your time in this charming park. National Hitachi Seaside Park Hitachi Park Management Center Public Relations Section 605-4 Mawatari Onuma, Hitachinaka City, Ibaraki 312-0012 TEL: 029-265-9001 FAX: 029-265-9339 [Official Homepage] https://hitachikaihin.jp/ [Official SNS] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hitachikaihin
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