What’s happening with the Arctous alpinus var. japonicus?

The Arctous alpinus var. japonicus are already taking on faintly red coloring near Pon Kurodake.
It’s still too early to declare the imminent arrival of the fall colors. However, these flowers, which
generally turn red gradually in ordinary years, have suddenly taken on color everywhere for some
reason this year.
The temperature at Kurodake Ishimuro was 6°C early this morning.
The temperature climbed to near 20°C during the daytime, so it’s a fact that there is a rather large
difference between the high and low temperatures.
Although it is difficult to believe that the temperatures will continue like this, the situation deserves
watching for a little longer.
Photos: Arctous alpinus var. japonicus near Pon Kurodake (with Ohachidaira in the background)
Aug. 9