Early-blooming camellias (Flower Calendar 12/25 issue), the Flower Calendar video shows the blooming of camellias and camellias.

"Flower Calendar" is news that tells you about the seasonal flowers that can be seen at Inokashira Park Zoo.

There are still many hard buds in the garden, but if you walk around the camellia garden you will come across some early-blooming camellias.

Special feature Flower calendar video

① This is an early-blooming camellia. It is characterized by the fact that the anthers of the stamens have degenerated and there is no yellow pollen. When it first blooms, it is tubular and only slightly open, but when it is in full bloom, it opens wide. Because of its modest appearance, this camellia is often used as a tea ceremony flower.

② Kikutouji (Kiku Winter Solstice) is a classic camellia variety that has been around since the Edo period. It is characterized by its voluminous flowers with white spots on a red background. When the temperature difference becomes large, the flower color turns purple.

(December 25, 2025)
(January 21, 2026: Video added)