In Mid-Spring, the Charming Red or Pink Flowers of Japanese Primrose Are a Bright Spot of Color in the Seattle Japanese Garden

Primula japonica is the best known and easiest to grow of the primrose species known as candelabras. Its charming red or pink mid-spring flowers are a bright spot of color in the Seattle Japanese Garden.

In the Garden, Japanese Culture, Plants and Blooms, SpringCorinne KennedyApril 20, 2022April, Spring, Seattle

In Winter, ‘Kobai’ Flowering Plum Opens its Fragrant, Deep Pink Flowers

Three Prunus mume ‘Kobai’ trees are planted on the eastern edge of the Seattle Japanese Garden’s entry courtyard. Even before the Garden re-opens each year in March, they delight Arboretum visitors with their fragrant, deep pink winter flowers.

In the Garden, Japanese Culture, Plants and BloomsCorinne KennedyFebruary 23, 2022Seattle, Winter, Plum, Fragrant, tree, bloom, Flower Arranging

Candling: The Art of Japanese Pine Pruning

You may notice at this time of year pine trees are covered with prominent upright buds at the branch tips. These are called candles, and they are the spring growth of the tree.

In the Garden, Japanese Garden Design, Spring, Plants and BloomsRumi TsuchihashiMay 14, 2019Candling, Pine Candling, Japanese Pine, Pruning, Seattle, Japanese Garden, Spring, tree

Ginkgo's Story, Part Two: A Tree Renowned for Its Beauty & Usefulness

Also known as maidenhair tree, ginkgo is cultivated throughout the temperate world -- and is renowned for its usefulness & the beauty of its fan-shaped leaf.

In the Garden, Japanese Culture, HistoryChie IidaNovember 26, 2018Gingko, Seattle, Japanese Culture, Fall Color

Osmanthus – a Classic Evergreen bringing Structure & Fragrance to the Garden

Osmanthus is an under-appreciated gem of our Seattle Japanese Garden – and a favorite of mine....

In the Garden, SpringCorinne KennedyMarch 2, 2017Osmanthus, Seattle, Japanese Garden, Northwest, Pacific Northwest, Washington, Western Washington, Fragrant, Shrub, tree, Spring, bloom, Fall, History, gardening, March, April, Leaves, Pruning

Art Exhibit: ICHI-GO ICHI-E by Season Yoshida

The experience of the garden is never the same twice. Come experience one artist's interpretation of a Japanese saying, ICHI-GO ICHI-E ("one time, one meeting") at a stunning digital art exhibit in the Tateuchi Community Room.

Events, Spring, Visual ArtRumi TsuchihashiFebruary 15, 2017Art Exhibits, Japanese Culture, Seattle, Japanese Garden, Western Washington, Washington, Northwest, Pacific Northwest, Pond, Koi, live music

A Quiet Legacy: The Juki Iida Scroll

Landscape architect Juki Iida left behind a little known legacy when he came to Seattle to oversee the installation of Seattle Japanese Garden: an ink-painted scroll. It provides a glimpse into the natural elements he incorporated into his design.

In the Garden, HistoryCorinne KennedyFebruary 14, 2017Japanese Garden, Juki Iida, History, Seattle, Northwest, Pacific Northwest, Washington, Western Washington, Art, tree, Water, Stone, Maple, pagoda, tea house, Moss

Japanese Camellias: Exceptional Flowers in Late Winter & Spring

Japanese Camelias are the showy stars of the early spring in our garden. A species grown for thousands of years, Japanese Camelias have a long history of being cultivated and prized for their beauty.

In the Garden, Spring, Plants and BloomsRumi TsuchihashiFebruary 13, 2017Japanese Garden, Spring, Camellia, Winter, Seattle, Western Washington, Washington, Northwest, Pacific Northwest, Tea, tree, bloom, varigated camellia, varigated, haiku, History, Shrub

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