What flowers are suitable for Hezhou
Situated at the junction of Guangxi and Guangdong, Hezhou, with its unique subtropical monsoon climate, nourishes a rich array of plant landscapes. From the ancient Huangyao town to the mist-enshrouded Dagui Mountain, flower cultivation has always been an important cultural symbol of this eco-city.
Flower growing characteristics under subtropical climate
Lighting, temperature and humidity characteristics
With an average of over 1500 hours of sunlight and air humidity of over 70%, a typical humid and hot climate environment is formed. The average monthly temperature difference is maintained between 10-15℃, which is especially suitable for the annual growth of woody flowers.
Recommended varieties for courtyard planting
Main ground planting varieties
Trigonometric plum blossom and cassia are the two champions of Hezhou ground planting, with the former's brilliant bracts blooming throughout the year complementing the fragrance of the latter in the Mid-Autumn Festival. Combined with torch flowers,孔雀草 and other perennial plants, a four-season flower garden can be created.
Balcony pot planting combination
Jasmine and Chinese rose form a fragrant flower CP, combined with shade-tolerant African violets and drought-tolerant sunflowers, the balcony space can be created into a three-dimensional flower art landscape. It is especially recommended to use siphon self-watering pots to solve the water management problem in summer.
Cultural connotation of city symbol plants
The city's memory of lotus
As a representative of the city's flowers, the lotus has a thousand-year cultivation history in Hezhou. The lotus pond moonlight landscape in Huangyao ancient town stretches for 3 kilometers, and the annual荷花 festival from June to September attracts hundreds of thousands of tourists.
New trends in the selection of city trees
Recently, the forestry department has included凤凰木 and autumn maple on the list of candidates, both of which show strong climate adaptability. Among them, the ancient tree community of autumn maple in Guposhan scenic area has formed a unique ecological community.
From family gardening to urban greening, Hezhou is writing a new chapter of ecology with flowers as the medium. By choosing suitable varieties and making good use of modern cultivation techniques, everyone can build their own flower paradise in the Lingnan ancient town.