Daisei Iketani 10/27/25 Daisei Iketani 10/27/25

Flowers for Lena

A bouquet of freshly cut zinnias on display at Flowers for Lena, a long-established floral shop in Hokuto, Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan, where the florist has been cultivating and selling these lovely blooms for over 42 years.

Daisei Iketani 9/14/24 Daisei Iketani 9/14/24

Envy Zinnia

While the Yokohama English Garden is known for its roses, off-season blooms are ensured with other vibrant flowers like zinnias. These hardy summer flowers, with their broad, layered petals, come in a range of bright colors and thrive in hot conditions on tall, upright stems.