1999. [26] The flower appears in national emblems, and Korea is compared poetically to the flower in the South Korean national anthem. 'Mugunghwa' stands for devotion. That national flower of South Korea (also the national flower of all of Korea before the division) is the Rose of Sharon (무궁화). Web. The branches are thin and gray, white-lenticeled, with raised leaf scars and small buds. However, the best results are produced in a warm, sheltered position; a well-drained neutral soil; and full sun.[12]. The ancient Chinese, too, referred to Korea as the “land of wise men where the mugunghwa blooms.” N.p., 2016. [28], Hibiscus syriacus has been grown as a garden shrub in Korea since time immemorial; its leaves were brewed into an herbal tea and its flowers eaten. According to the 'San Hae Kyeong' which was written in China in B.C. We use cookies to provide you with better experience. One is ‘mu-gung’, which means ‘immortal’ or ‘everlasting,’ and the other is ‘hwa’, which means ‘flower’.Korean national flower, Rose of Sharon is practicallya long lasting flower. Today, this ambassador would like to introduce our country, South Korea's national flower. The flower's symbolic significance stems from the Korean word mugung, which means "eternity" or "inexhaustible abundance". Various state emblems of South Korea contain Hibiscus syriacus; it is generally considered by South Koreans to be a traditional symbol of the Korean people and culture. All rights reserved. Ancient records show that even before the Gojoseon era (ancient Korean kingdom), the mugungwha was treasured as a “blossom from heaven”. While studying abroad, Korean composer Ahn Eak-tai felt that this foreign melody was unfit for Korea’s national anthem. H. syriacus has 5-petaled flowers (to 7.5 cm or 3 inches diameter) in solid colors of white, red, purple, mauve, violet, or blue, or bicolors with a different colored throat, depending upon the cultivar. Even though the Provisional Government of the Republic of Korea adopted this tune as their national anthem, it was only known abroad. [11] The leaves appear unusually late in the season, in May. © Inmagine Lab Pte Ltd 2020. However, numerous buds produced on the shrub's new growth provide prolific flowering over a long summer blooming period. #153531535 - Asian women wearing traditional Korean hanbok Is a beautiful.. #125687284 - Hibiscus syriacus under the rain national flower of South Korea. This fact makes Mugunghwa more attractive.:). The significance of the flower comes from the Korean word “mugung” which can translate to forever or eternity. #73005147 - gyeongbokgung palace with cherry blossom tree in spring time.. #126872721 - Korean people infront of tombstone in tomb of Korea war, ombstones.. #113941470 - An emblem of Korea and Koreans concept, with national flag Taegukgi,.. #113941523 - An emblem of Korea and Koreans concept, with national flag Taegukgi,.. #113941629 - An emblem of Korea and Koreans concept, with national flag Taegukgi,.. #113941912 - An emblem of Korea and Koreans concept, with national flag Taegukgi,.. #113942129 - An emblem of Korea and Koreans concept, with national flag Taegukgi,.. #113942259 - An emblem of Korea and Koreans concept, with national flag Taegukgi,.. #145899881 - Hanbok, colorful traditional Korean national dress costumes for.. #113942309 - An emblem of Korea and Koreans concept, with national flag Taegukgi,.. #113941817 - An emblem of Korea and Koreans concept, with national flag Taegukgi,.. #156519816 - Light Pink Flowers of Rose of Sharon in Full Bloom, #156512002 - Double-flowered, White Flowers of Rose of Sharon in Full Bloom, #156512103 - Double-flowered, White Flowers of Rose of Sharon in Full Bloom. National Flowers are symbols representing a country. It is found mostly in Asia and have many names which include Rose of Sharon (in north-America), Rosemallow ( in United kingdom), and St joseph’s rod ( in Italy). Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Science, 2015. The flower's name in Korean is mugunghwa (Hangul: 목근화/무궁화; Hanja: 木槿花/無窮花). [30] By the 18th century the shrub was common in English gardens and in the North American colonies, known as Althea frutex and "Syrian ketmia". South Korea’s National Flower: 무궁화 (Mugunghwa) : Rose of Sharon. It is cultivated on a large scale in South Korea. Hibiscus. Cassel, London, England. The national flower of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea is magnolia. #124142063 - Gyeongbokgung palace with cherry blossom tree in spring time.. #113941955 - An emblem of Korea and Koreans concept, with national flag Taegukgi,.. #113941979 - An emblem of Korea and Koreans concept, with national flag Taegukgi,.. #113942073 - An emblem of Korea and Koreans concept, with national flag Taegukgi,.. #113942321 - An emblem of Korea and Koreans concept, with national flag Taegukgi,.. #116429244 - People walking thru forest covered by snow, #148590464 - Cheomseongdae ancient observatory in Gyeongju, Republic of Korea, #152696328 - Light Pink Flower of Rose of Sharon in Full Bloom. The color of the flower is diverse, including white, light pink, pink, red, purple and so on. The fruits of those that have them are green or brown, ornamentally unattractive 5-valved dehiscent capsules, which persist throughout much of the winter on older cultivars. Most modern cultivars are virtually fruitless. According to them, it symbolizes the infinite love for the country and countrymen. "Hibiscus Syriacus 'Notwoodtwo' WHITE CHIFFON – Plant Finder". Still, it is the most popular among Korean, and its breed extends from China, Korea, to Himalayan regions bordering India, Pakistan, and Nepal. Since Mungunghwa has been very important in South Korean culture, it is officially considered as the national flower after the Japanese colonial rule. #113941889 - An emblem of Korea and Koreans concept, with national flag Taegukgi,.. #113941957 - An emblem of Korea and Koreans concept, with national flag Taegukgi,.. #113942192 - An emblem of Korea and Koreans concept, with national flag Taegukgi,.. #113942392 - An emblem of Korea and Koreans concept, with national flag Taegukgi,.. #156512016 - Light Pink Flowers of Rose of Sharon in Full Bloom, #152696375 - Light Pink Flower of Rose of Sharon in Full Bloom.

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