May 27, 2014 - 1 min read

Ie-jima Hibiscus Garden

Tropical, colorful blooms on the "Island of Flowers"

By Peter Sidell

Community writer

The different colors on one flower are quite striking

Bright pink to attract generously pollinating bees

There are a lot of different but vibrant colors

There's a spacious lawn outside the greenhouses, dotted with trees and shrubs

Some flowers compete with softer shades

Some flowers have more delicate petals than others

It was a hot, bright tropical day when I visited

This one looks a bit more robust

There are some flowers in the bushes outside

This isn't actually in the garden, but I passed it on the walk there from my guesthouse

Just off the western coast of Okinawa's main island, Ie-jima styles itself as an "Island of Flowers", and it certainly lives up to the name. There's an annual lily festival and towards the eastern end of the island there's a Hibiscus Garden, a very tranquil place to stroll around. There are dozens of different species of brightly colorful flowers around the garden and in its greenhouses, and the serenely turning blades of nearby wind turbines just add to the peaceful atmosphere.

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Mandy Bartok

Mandy Bartok 10 years ago

Have you been here for the lily festival as well, Peter? It's supposed to be very impressive but I never managed to make it myself.

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Peter Sidell

Peter Sidell Photographer 10 years ago

I haven't - I've just stayed on Ie-jima the once, in summer a few years ago

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