{"product_id":"japanse-roos-bi-seika","title":"Japanese Rose BI – Seika (Olympic Torch)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJapanese Rose BI – Seika\u003c\/strong\u003e is a rose with strength, movement, and symbolism. Its large, high-centered flowers combine \u003cstrong\u003edeep red with a white-turned reverse\u003c\/strong\u003e, creating a dynamic play of colors. This is a rose that radiates energy and immediately commands presence in the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot refined by softness, but by shape, contrast, and precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe meaning of the name\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeika (セイカ \/ Sei-Ka)\u003c\/strong\u003e is used here as the Japanese name for the \u003cstrong\u003eOlympic Torch\u003c\/strong\u003e – the Olympic flame. 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