Some national flowers have cultural or religious roots that go back hundreds or even thousands of years.
Japan——Chrysanthemum The Yellow Chrysanthemum, popularity wise and Japanese Apricot traditionally are said to be the official flowers of Japan. While the Cherry Blossom (Sakura) serves as unofficial national flower of Japan because of the popularity it has in Japanese culture. There are many dozens of different cherry tree varieties in Japan, most of which bloom for just a couple of days in spring, Japanese celebrate that time of the year with Hanami parties under the blooming trees. Chrysanthemum symbolizes fidelity, optimism, joy and long life. A red chrysanthemum conveys love; a white chrysanthemum symbolizes truth and loyal love while a yellow chrysanthemum symbolizes slighted love. South Korea——Rose of Sharon Hibiscus Syriacus (Rose of Sharon), or in Korea known as Mugunghwa, is the national flower of South Korea. Symbolizing the immortality, Hibiscus Syriacus are pink-mauve single flowers having a dark magenta eye. Hibiscus Syriacus symboliz...