Iris Water Garden
In the Japanese city of Savara, a magnificent water garden of irises flourishes, which was created adhering to all the canons of gardening in this country. In Japan, they are very sensitive to every flower, every green space. The famous Japanese gardens have been created for more than one generation, but the heirs of this natural landmark not only carefully preserve what they inherited, but also multiply it.
You can't find so many blooming irises in one place all over the world. This unique water garden of irises has about 1.5 million beautiful flowers on its territory. All this huge number of flowering plants is distinguished by its rich aroma, bright color, and size. These factors have a very beneficial effect on tourists, who are given the opportunity to walk through the park on foot, or to swim quietly through the flowery carpets on the water by boat.
The local flowers have this name for a reason, because they are named after the goddess Iris. These magnificent flowers are considered divine in Japan, they have been glorified since ancient times, because Iris has the property of protecting against many ailments, as well as driving away evil spirits. It is for these reasons that in ancient times a pot with these medicinal plants was displayed in front of every Japanese dwelling.
There is a legend that the rainbow, according to which the goddess Iris descended from heaven to earth, one day did not hide behind the sun's rays, but broke into numerous fragments, which, falling to the ground, turned into wonderful trembling flowers called iris. This is exactly how the word rainbow sounds in Greek. If you believe this belief, then this is how this amazing water garden appeared in Japan.
The Japanese still firmly believe in the power of this divine flower, and the necklace from the iris is endowed with special power, which saves them from many troubles. Also, these flowers are actively used in perfumery, as well as winemaking.
These vibrant flowers are dedicated to the festival in the water garden of irises, called Cebu no sekku, which takes place annually on the fifth of May. This well-known celebration can still be heard under the name boys' day, because the leaves of these flowers are very similar to the blade of a weapon, to which the local children have been taught since childhood, fostering a fighting spirit.
In the water garden of irises, more than four varieties of these lovely plants delight the eyes of visitors, including the Kempfer iris, Siberian, marsh, and smooth. Each of these varieties of flowers differs in color, size, and care requirements.
