Envy Zinnia
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Exploring Summer Blooms: The Envy Zinnia at Yokohama English Garden・「バラ以外の魅力、ジニア（百日草）エンビーが咲く横浜イングリッシュガーデン」
Location: Yokohama English Garden, Yokohama, Japan
Timestamp: 16:56・2024/08/13
Pentax K-1 II + DFA 28-105mm F3.5-5.6 + CP
53 mm ISO 100 for 1/400 sec. at ƒ/4.5
Yokohama English Garden may be famous for its roses, but to ensure there's always something beautiful in bloom, even when the roses take a break, the garden features a delightful variety of other perennials.
One of the standouts during the hot summer months is the Envy Zinnia, a unique flower with lime-green petals that offer a refreshing contrast to the season’s heat. These zinnias, introduced by the American seedhouse Bodger Seed in the late 1950s, add vibrant character to the garden with their tall, upright stems and layered blooms.
Zinnias are part of the vast Aster family, making them cousins of the familiar daisy. Native to Mexico, where wild varieties with orange and yellow daisy-like flowers flourish, zinnias were first discovered by the Spaniards in the 1500s and brought back to Europe. Today, they are beloved for their resilience and versatility, thriving in everything from city gardens and patios to parks and public spaces.
The Envy Zinnia is a perfect fit for places like the Yokohama English Garden, where it adds color and charm to the urban landscape. These sturdy, heat-tolerant flowers bloom in the peak of summer, ensuring that visitors can enjoy a splash of floral beauty even in the hottest weather.
So, if you're visiting Yokohama, I highly recommend stopping by the garden. Whether you're an avid gardener or simply looking for a peaceful escape, the Envy Zinnias—and the garden’s other floral treasures—are sure to make your visit a memorable one.
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