Variety introduction

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The Beautiful Japanese Flowers, Plants, Trees and Bonsai

INTRODUCTION

Japan is a superpower of developing new varieties of flowers unlike any other in the world

Not only major nursery companies and public laboratory but also more than 1000 individual breeders develop new flower varieties in Japan. It is rare country to have so many breeders in the world.
This web catalog was created with the hope that many people will know about it and that it will be useful for expanding the flower and plants business.
There are only a few flowers and plants listed here, but we hope you are interested.

Caution
The varieties listed in this catalog include varieties that are not compatible with export from Japan.

The Flower Culture of Japan

  • The Flower Culture of Japan
  • The Flower Culture of Japan
  • The Flower Culture of Japan
  • The Flower Culture of Japan

Life and culture in relation to flowers and plants

Flower admiration in Japan began with picking wildflowers. With the introduction of gardening techniques from China, the culture of growing beautiful flowers for enjoyment developed.
Cultural appreciation of flowers was only common among the privileged aristocratic class in the chaotic times preceding the politically stable Edo Era of the 17th to 19th centuries. As social mayhem subsided, the general public gained the freedom of time and resources to develop a deep admiration for flowers. Political unification gave birth to the development and popularization of Japanese floriculture. Japan's love of flowers continues to this day.

The Climate of Japan

Japanese flowers and plants are diverse because of geography and climate.

While a large part of Japan's climate is temperate, there is a range of regions from subtropical to subarctic. Annual rainfall also varies from 1,000 mm to 3,000 mm according to the region. These geographical and climatic characteristics contributes to the district seasons.

Introducing the latest
technology in Japan

SAKATA developed the World's First Pollen-
Free Lisianthus

It is generally said that when cut flowers get pollen on the pistils of the
flowers that have bloomed (pollination), the aging of the flower accelerates
and consequently the flower’s vase life shorten. The prominent Sunflowers,
due to their pollen, used to wilt quickly and to pollute the surroundings, so
they were not often used as cut flowers. However, SAKATA developed the
world's first Non-Pollen Sunflower in 1986, and its use has expanded since
then, making it an indispensable flower for cut flowers.
By being a leader in the world market of Lisianthus, SAKATA succeeded in
developing the world's first Pollen-Free Lisianthus, not after a long period of
trial and error. This Pollen-Free type Lisianthus has a longer vase life and does not pollute the surroundings or the flowers themselves with pollen. It also leads to SDGs initiatives such as reducing losses at flower shops.
SAKATA will carry on introducing various types of Pollen-Free Lisianthus to the market, and will continue attracting attention as an initiator to expanding the flower market with innovative technology.

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The pollen-free lisianthus "Solo" series currently has nine varieties

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Logo for the pollen free type of Lisianthus
(Trademark registration pending)

Pollen Free,Prolonged Flowering,Patented Flower
Breeding
Technology

We created the logo using the combination of the “P” and “F”
initials from the above three words.
It will be used for the pollen-free type of Lisianthus,
which our company is going to sell in the future.

Production cooperation

For more information,
click here


https://corporate.sakataseed.co.jp/news/20160707K.html

Cut Flower

Ranunculus

Ranunculus is bred in Japan with a wide range of variations.
The huge flowers produced by our advanced production technology are highly evaluated worldwide.
The new Rax series, created by interspecific hybrids, are characterized by their glossy petals. It is gaining popularity also due to their availability in a wide range of colors.

  • Hira Hira
    ‘Hira Hira’
    FLOWER SPIRIT Co.,Ltd.
  • Rax Ariadne
    'Rax Ariadne’
    AYA ENGEI CO.,LTD.
  • Rax Helios
    ‘Rax Helios’
    AYA ENGEI CO.,LTD.
  • Charlotte
    'Charlotte’
    AYA ENGEI CO.,LTD.
    FLOWER SPIRIT Co.,Ltd.
  • Charlotte Rose
    ‘Charlotte Rose’
    AYA ENGEI CO.,LTD.
    FLOWER SPIRIT Co.,Ltd.
  • Charlotte Orange
    'Charlotte Orange’
    AYA ENGEI CO.,LTD.
    FLOWER SPIRIT Co.,Ltd.

Lathyrus odoratus

In addition to the large number of colors and rich fragrance, it is characterized by its voluminous look unique to the Japanese variety. It is highly rated for its long and thick stems and easy flowering.

  • Shikibu
    ‘Shikibu’
    Miyazaki Prefecture
  • Benishikibu
    ‘Benishikibu’
    Miyazaki Prefecture
  • Koishikibu
    'Koishikibu’
    Miyazaki Prefecture
  • Aoshikibu
    'Aoshikibu’
    MiyazakiPrefecture
  • Splash Blue
    'Splash Blue’
    Kanagawa Agricultural
    Technology Center
  • Splash Vino
    ‘Splash Vino’
    Kanagawa Agricultural
    Technology Center

Eustoma grandiflorum

The Eustoma(Lisianthus) is one of the flowers that symbolizes Japan's high breeding technique.
Japan has produced many different varieties, from the large-flowered variety with its unique fringe to the single-flowered, small-flowered variety. Eustomas are gorgeous to look at, have a long vase life, and are becoming a mainstay of gift flowers.
Recently, the world's first pollen-free type has been developed, and the Eustoma market is expected to expand with this innovative technology.

  • Magician Boy
    'Magician Boy’
    TAKII & CO., LTD.
  • Prima 1 Lavender
    ‘Prima 1 Lavender’
    TAKII & CO., LTD.
  • Veil ３ Blue
    ‘Veil ３ Blue’
    TAKII & CO., LTD.
  • Solo PF White’
    'Solo PF White’
    SAKATA SEED CORPORATION
  • Bon Voyage Sweet Pink
    'Bon Voyage Sweet Pink’
    SAKATA SEED CORPORATION
  • Amber Double Chocolat
    'Amber Double Chocolat’
    SAKATA SEED CORPORATION
  • Corsage Lavender
    'Corsage Lavender’
    NAKASONE Lisianthus Inc.
  • Corsage Fuego
    'Corsage Fuego’
    NAKASONE Lisianthus Inc.
  • Celeb Lich White
    'Celeb Lich White’
    Sumika Agrotech Co.,Ltd.
  • Beppinsan Lavender
    'Beppinsan Lavender’
    Noboru Sase
  • Haikarasan Pink
    ‘Haikarasan Pink’
    Noboru Sase
  • Kifujin
    ‘Kifujin’
    Noboru Sase

Helianthus annuus

Japanese seed companies developed upward-blooming Helianthus cultivars to increase the productivity of short cultivation periods. Breeding improvements since 1990 have resulted in this being an important cut flower in the global market.
In recent years, varieties with Downy Mildew Resistance have been developed and are gaining acceptance along with growing environmental consciousness thanks to the limited usage of pesticide.

  • SUNRICH UP Fresh Orange
    'SUNRICH UP Fresh Orange’
    Takii&Company,Limited
  • SUNRICH UP Fresh Lemon
    ‘SUNRICH UP Fresh Lemon’
    Takii & Company,Limited
  • ‘SUNRICH Lychee LD
    ‘SUNRICH Lychee LD’
    Takii & Company,Limited
  • Vincent’s Clear Orange
    'Vincent’s Clear Orange’
    Sakata Seed Corporation
  • Vincent’s Tangerine
    'Vincent’s Tangerine’
    Sakata Seed Corporation
  • Vincent’s Pomelo’
    'Vincent’s Pomelo’
    Sakata Seed Corporation

Dahlia

DALIHA boom began in Japan with the development of the "Kokucho", a large-flowered variety with a deep wine red color. Since then, the popularity of dahlias has continued, with attractive varieties being developed successively.

  • NAMAHAGE MASARU
    ‘NAMAHAGE MASARU’
    Akita Prefecture／Koji Washizawa
  • NAMAHAGE REIWA
    'NAMAHAGE REIWA’
    Akita Prefecture／Koji Washizawa
  • NAMAHAGE CHEEK
    'NAMAHAGE CHEEK’
    Akita Prefecture／Koji Washizawa
  • Noble Light
    'Noble Light’
    Koji Washizawa
  • White Quartz
    ‘White Quartz’
    MIYOSHI & CO.,LTD.
  • Orange Stone
    'Orange Stone’
    MIYOSHI & CO.,LTD.

Gloriosa

Gloriosa is originally a climbing plant with a thin and soft stem. By carefully training, pinching, and disbudding, growers are able to produce firm and long stems, and large flowers.
Gloriosa is a popular export item throughout the year, and is highly valued overseas.

  • ZEN
    'ZEN’
    Takashi Fujii
  • Southern wind
    'Southern wind’
    Kochishi Aguricultural Cooperative Garden Department
  • Caprice Rose
    'Caprice Rose’
    Kochishi Aguricultural Cooperative Garden Department
  • Lutea
    ‘Lutea’
  • Orange Heart
    'Orange Heart’
    Kochi Prefecture
  • Centrair Mascot Yellow
    ‘Centrair Mascot Yellow’
    Mitsutoshi Mase

Chrysanthemum

Recently, breeding of disbud Chrysanthemum has become popular.
There are many varieties, including traditional forms, decorative blooms, and ball-shaped chrysanthemums. They are shipped after they have flowered to a certain degree in the producing region, and even so, they are not prone to petal loss.

  • SEI FEST
    'SEI FEST’
    Inochio Seikoen Inc.
  • SEI REWIND SUN
    'SEI REWIND SUN’
    Inochio Seikoen Inc.
  • SEI MANOA
    'SEI MANOA’
    Inochio Seikoen Inc.
  • SEI NUBO
    'SEI NUBO’
    Inochio Seikoen Inc.
  • SEI FOLIA
    'SEI FOLIA’
    Inochio Seikoen Inc.
  • YUMENOKIRAMEKI SHIRO
    ’YUMENOKIRAMEKI SHIRO’
    Aichi Prefecture,
    National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology

Brassica oleracea var. acephala（ornamental kale）

Ornamental kale used to be a plant for pots and flower beds, but recently many varieties have been sold as cut flowers. Many ornamental kale varieties have unique leaf colors and shapes, and are popular because they last for a long time.

  • Feather White
    ‘Feather White’
    Takii&Company,Limited
  • Raffle Vanilla
    ‘Raffle Vanilla’
    Takii&Company,Limited
  • Flare white
    ‘Flare white’
    Takii&Company,Limited
  • Feather Red
    ‘Feather Red’
    Takii&Company,Limited
  • Raffle Red
    ‘Raffle Red’
    Takii&Company,Limited
  • Flare Rose
    ‘Flare Rose’
    Takii&Company,Limited

Oxypetalum coeruleum

In addition to the standard blue, white flowers, pink flowers, and double-flowered varieties are also available.
Colorful varieties that withstands high temperature, that do not fade, and have long-lasting flowers are being developed.

  • Angel Blue
    'Angel Blue’
    Hiroshi Sato
  • Angel White
    'Angel White’
    Hiroshi Sato

Flowerless & Flowering
cut branches

There are many wild flowering trees in Japan. They show different appearances depending on the season. The Japanese adopt flowers and trees to perceive the changing of the seasons in their daily lives, in forms of flower arrangements.

  • Pieris japonica
    Pieris japonica
  • Enkianthus perulatus
    Enkianthus perulatus
  • Spiraea cantoniensis
    Spiraea cantoniensis
  • Salix sachalinensis
    Salix sachalinensis
  • Rubus trifidus
    Rubus trifidus
  • Viburnum
    Viburnum
  • Prunus
    Prunus
  • Prunus persica
    Prunus persica
  • Magnolia denudate
    Magnolia denudate
  • Chaenomeles
    Chaenomeles
  • Camellia japonica
    Camellia japonica
  • Forsytha
    Forsytha

Potted Plants

Hydrangea

Originally found in Japan, advanced breeding techniques were developed in Europe in the 18th century. Numerous cultivars have been produced by Japanese growers since 1980. An abundance of varieties is a special characteristic of Japanese Hydrangea cultivars.
Hydrangea is an important gift item for Mother's Day in Japan, and improvement on its cultivar is made extensively.

  • Gekkō
    ‘Gekkō’
    Kurume Flower Gardening Agricultural Cooperative
  • Mangekyo
    ‘Mangekyo’
    Shimane Prefecture
  • Starlit Sky
    ‘Starlit Sky’
    Takanori Kawaguchi
  • Ginga
    ‘Ginga’
    Shimane Prefecture
  • Iyoshishi Temari
    ‘Iyoshishi Temari’
  • Fairy Eye
    ‘Fairy Eye’
    Shouji Sakamoto
  • KEIKO
    ‘KEIKO’
    Tiam chai Phimma
  • Angel Waltz
    ‘Angel Waltz’
    Tetsuya Kubota
  • Hakujukou
    ‘Hakujukou’
    Toshio Fujii
  • Runaway Bride Snow White
    ‘Runaway Bride Snow White’
    Ushio Sakazaki
  • Sweet Luna
    ‘Sweet Luna’
    Keiichi Onai
  • Harukaze no March
    ‘Harukaze no March’
    Tetsuya Kubota

Petunia

A variety of colors, flower sizes, and types have been developed, including picotee, star-shaped blotch, stripe, and irregular pattern. Not only bright red and pink colors, but also classy pale and earthy tones are very popular.

  • Surfinia Hot Pink
    'Surfinia Hot Pink’
    Suntory Flowers Limited
  • Surfinia Giant Purple
    'Surfinia Giant Purple’
    Suntory Flowers Limited
  • Surfnia Heartbeat
    ‘Surfnia Heartbeat’
    Suntory Flowers Limited
  • YES！ YELLOW
    ‘YES！ YELLOW’
    M&B FLORA & CO.,LTD.
  • Midnight Gold
    ‘Midnight Gold’
    M&B FLORA & CO.,LTD.
  • AIZOME
    ‘AIZOME’
    M&B FLORA & CO.,LTD.

Cyclamen persicum

Cyclamen is in high demand during the winter gift season.
We have a range of varieties to meet every need, including double-flowered varieties with a long life, mane, an extreme form varieties, and those with heat resistance that can easily bloom again the following year.

  • Roses Pink bi-color extreme form
    'Roses Pink bi-color extreme form'
    Yoshihiro Kanazawa
  • Chimo Christmas Red
    'Chimo Christmas Red'
    Yoshihiro Kanazawa
  • Wink White
    'Wink White'
    Sakamoto Nursery
  • Wink Shower Red
    'Wink Shower Red'
    Sakamoto Nursery
  • Fuyugesyou
    'Fuyugesyou’
    Yasuhiro Takahashi
  • Ange
    'Ange’
    Yasuhiro Takahashi

Clematis

Along with garden planted Clematis, potted types are also popular in Japan. Many new varieties are being developed now.
Just like hydrangea, it has become a popular gift for Mother's Day.

  • Hanakawa
    'Hanakawa'
    Hasegawa Nursery
  • Harukasumi
    'Harukasumi'
    Keiji Takadama
  • Yell Fukushima
    ‘Yell Fukushima'
    Keiji Takadama

Miltoniopsis

Cultivar that have been improved with large, bright colored flowers, also called pansy orchids, are very impressive. There are also the fragrant types.

  • ENZAN SUNRISE
    'ENZAN SUNRISE’
    Mukoyama Orchids Co.,Ltd.
  • TUTURINA
    'TUTURINA’
    Mukoyama Orchids Co.,Ltd.
  • CINDY'S RED
    'CINDY'S RED’
    Mukoyama Orchids Co.,Ltd.

Phalaenopsis

Phalaenopsis is popular in Japan as a luxury gift flower.
Recently, not only large flowers, but also mid-sized flowers with different patterns and designs have become popular.
The relatively small size and bold varieties are the reasons for its increasing popularity among private purchasers.

  • Hyousyou
    'Hyousyou’
    i-farmer group Ran koubou
  • Naomi Gold
    ‘Naomi Gold’
    Sheena orchids INC
  • Latte
    'Latte’
    Sheena orchids INC

Cymbidium

High quality Cymbidiums are produced not only by developing better varieties, but also by solid production techniques. Arching Cymbidiums, such as the Phalaenopsis, are especially popular.

  • MOEKA
    'MOEKA’
    Mukoyama Orchids Co.,Ltd.
  • Great Flower Marylaurensin
    'Great Flower Marylaurensin’
    KAWANO MERICLONE Co.,Ltd
  • Shiosai no Memory
    'Shiosai no Memory’
    KAWANO MERICLONE Co.,Ltd

Bonsai

There are two types of bonsai, Shohoku bonsai and Zoki bonsai, depending on the type of tree. Shohoku is a coniferous tree that produces green leaves year round, while Zoki is a bonsai that changes with the seasons. A beautiful bonsai is created by special techniques in watering, pruning, wiring, repotting, and with a touch of the bonsai master's sense of beauty.

  • Juniperus chinensis var. sargentii
    Juniperus chinensis var. sargentii
    The Omiya Bonsai Art Museum
  • Pinus parviflora
    Pinus parviflora
    The Omiya Bonsai Art Museum
  • Acer palmatum
    Acer palmatum
    The Omiya Bonsai Art Museum
  • Prunus mume 'Kankobai
    Prunus mume 'Kankobai
    The Omiya Bonsai Art Museum
  • Wisteria floribunda
    Wisteria floribunda
    The Omiya Bonsai Art Museum
  • Chaenomeles japonica 'Chojubai'
    Chaenomeles japonica 'Chojubai'
    The Omiya Bonsai Art Museum

Garden Trees

Master gardeners form the shaped trees of Japanese gardens to appear as if they aged in a wild, natural environment. In order to give the trees their shape, the branches and trunk roots of the trees are manipulated from the seedling stage, regularly pruned and protected from insects. When moved to other gardens or exported, the roots are dug into a round shape and wrapped in cloth.

  • Cycas revoluta
  • Pinus densiflora
  • Camellia
  • Camellia
  • Buxus Microphylla
  • Ilex integra

Production cooperation：Kawaguchi City

Production
cooperation

Special Thanks！
OTA Floriculture Auction Co., Ltd.
Flower Auction Japan Inc.

Contact

The Secretariat of Japanese Pavilion Floriade Expo 2022
(JTB Communication Design, Inc. Co-Creation Department Convention Unit 1)
12F Celestine Shiba Mitsui Bldg. 3-23-1 Shiba, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-8335, Japan

Mail：floriade2022＠jtbcom.co.jp

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