[For Seniors] Hydrangea Trivia Quiz & Fun Facts Collection

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Hydrangeas, with their beautiful petals that shine in the rain and their captivating array of colors, have many characteristics that go beyond their appearance.

This time, we’ll introduce trivia and fun facts about hydrangeas in a quiz format.

You might discover new sides to hydrangeas, such as their history, meanings in the language of flowers, and tidbits about their colors and shapes.

For older adults, it serves as brain training and helps prevent dementia while enjoying the season.

By all means, incorporate it as a rainy season recreation activity at day service centers and other senior care facilities!

[For Seniors] Hydrangea Trivia Quiz & Fun Facts Collection (21–30)

How do you write “ajisai” in kanji?

Indigo purple beard
hydrangea
Iridescent Cloud Flower

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hydrangea

“Ajisai” is written as “紫陽花.” These kanji combine the color “purple” (紫), the sunlight (陽) that the blossoms seem to reflect, and the meaning of “flower” (花).

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What is the name of the oldest hydrangea in Japan?

hydrangea macrophylla (lacecap hydrangea)
Lacecap hydrangea
Hydrangea macrophylla

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hydrangea macrophylla (lacecap hydrangea)

The oldest hydrangea in Japan is the lacecap hydrangea. Compared to other hydrangeas, lacecap hydrangeas have a simple beauty and have long been cherished, especially within temple grounds.

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Which of the following ukiyo-e prints depicts hydrangeas?

Scroll of Flowers and Birds of the Four Seasons
Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji
Wind God and Thunder God Screens

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Scroll of Flowers and Birds of the Four Seasons

In Sakai Hōitsu’s Scroll of Flowers and Birds of the Four Seasons, flowers, small birds, and butterflies for each season—spring, summer, autumn, and winter—are depicted, and among the summer flowers are hydrangeas painted in light blue and pink.

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Why do hydrangeas bloom during the rainy season?

To avoid dryness
To help photosynthesis
to withstand high temperatures

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To avoid dryness

Hydrangeas produce many blossoms and are plants that require a lot of water. Because they can obtain plenty of moisture during the rainy season, they bloom at that time.

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Which of the following is a famous hydrangea spot in Tokyo?

Mount Takao
Meiji Shrine
Hakusan Shrine

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Hakusan Shrine

Hakusan Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Bunkyo City, Tokyo, famous for its roughly 3,000 hydrangea bushes in full bloom. The best viewing time is usually from mid to late June, when the grounds are adorned with vibrant purple, blue, and pink hydrangeas.

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In conclusion

This time, we introduced a quiz about hydrangeas.

Hydrangeas are a flower that evokes the season during the rainy period, and knowing their characteristics as fun facts can make enjoying the view of them even more rewarding.

Turning it into a quiz for recreation can also encourage lively interaction with the elderly around you.

It’s great for brain training, too.

Be sure to give it a try!