Most flowers used as Chabana (seasonal flowers arranged for the tea ceremony) are native Japanese wildflowers, but Christmas rose is one of the few exceptions.
Christmas rose was introduced from Europe in the Meiji period (1868-1912) for medical purpose.
Due to their modest drooping flowers, tea masters felt Wabi Sabi (taste of the simplicity and stillness) from them and started using as Chabana in the tea rooms.
Along with the development of horticultural technology, they often had selective breeding and got some Japanese names. Christmas rose has four names as Chabana:
- Hatsu Yukiokoshi: The thunder before heavy snowing at the beginning of this season.
- Kan Shakuyaku: The cold peony.
- Yatsude Hanagasa: Leaves resemble Yatsude (fatsia) and flowers resemble Hanagasa (conical hats adorned with flowers).
- Setsubunso: Blooming around Setsubun, February 3rd, the last day of winter.
We wish you a merry Christmas 😉
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– Fumiyaen –
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