Cosmos Field and Train Coloring Page — Free Printable for Adults & Seniors

A free coloring page of a two-car local train crossing a bridge above a field of cosmos in Kagoshima, southern Japan. Rolling hills sit behind the viaduct and the flowers fill the whole foreground, so there is room for both bold colour on the train and delicate shading in the petals. Made for adults, seniors and care activities. Download and print the PDF for free, no registration required.

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Where does the name “cosmos” come from?

From the Greek kosmos — order, harmony, the universe — a name usually traced to the tidy ring of evenly spaced petals. Japanese has a second name for it, akizakura, or “autumn cherry blossom,” which says a great deal about how the season is pictured here.

When did cosmos arrive in Japan?

In the Meiji era, in the late 19th century; the plant is originally from Mexico. It suited the climate and spread nationwide, and today railway lines and riverbanks are deliberately sown with it, drawing visitors every autumn.

How long do the flowers stay open?

About five to seven days for each blossom, though the plant keeps opening new ones, so a field stays in flower for weeks. The tall, thin stems swaying in the wind are the reason the flower is traditionally linked with modesty and purity.