鎧 is armour — but not the kind you put on before difficulty. The kind that is made from it. Every hard year, every decision that cost something, every time a person chose to keep going when they did not have to — that is 鎧. The silver brunia was chosen because its clustered spheres echo the interlocking plates of samurai armour, and the Kikko hexagonal pattern itself. Both are built from repetition, from small things held together, from structure that endures. Hero flower: Silver Brunia. Supporting flowers are chosen seasonally — fresh and selected to complement the hero bloom at its best. Best for: Someone who has survived something difficult and is still standing.
