What flowers are suitable for Jiaxing
Situated in the core of the Yangtze River Delta, Jiaxing, with its advantageous geographical location and climate conditions, has become an important city for flower cultivation in the Jiangnan region. The North subtropical monsoon climate brings distinct seasons, with an annual precipitation of 1200 millimeters and over 2000 hours of sunlight, providing an ideal growth environment for various ornamental plants.
The impact of Jiaxing's climate on plants
Temperature and humidity characteristics
An average annual temperature of 16°C combined with 80% air humidity creates a typical Jiangnan moist environment. The temperature difference between an average January temperature of 4°C and an average July temperature of 28°C requires plants to have a certain degree of cold and heat resistance. A frost-free period of 230 days can meet the overwintering needs of most perennial plants.
Sunlight and precipitation
An annual sunlight duration of 2017 hours and an average monthly precipitation of 100mm are particularly suitable for sun-loving and moisture-tolerant plants. Attention should be paid to drainage and flood prevention during the plum rain season, and frost damage should be prevented in winter.
Jiaxing Flower Cultivation Guide
Preferred courtyard varieties
Traditional flowers like roses, peonies, and cassia bloom exceptionally well in spring and autumn, while pomegranates and azaleas, as the city flowers, highlight the local characteristics. Combining them with the evergreen tree camphor can create a three-dimensional landscape.
Indoor green plant combinations
Ferns and fiddle-leaf figs adapt to indoor scattered light environments, and trailing plants like pothos and hanging orchids can effectively purify the air. It is recommended to combine them with flowering plants like red anthuriums and white anthuriums to enhance their ornamental value.
Four-season flower combinations
Planting daisies in spring, enjoying lotus flowers in summer, admiring chrysanthemums in autumn, and nurturing narcissus in winter, combined with perennials like勋章菊 (medal daisy) and 美女樱 (beauty cherry), can achieve a year-round color change in the courtyard.
Analysis of the City's Symbolic Plants
Cultural connotation of the city flower
Pomegranate flowers symbolize a vibrant life with their fiery petals, and the azalea sea displays the spring colors of Jiangnan. Both reflect the passionate and upward spirit of the people of Jiaxing, with over one million plants planted in public green spaces throughout the city.
Ecological value of the city tree
The camphor tree, with its pollution resistance and high oxygen release, has become the preferred choice for street trees. Its aromatic wood can repel insects, and its canopy provides a shadow area of 30㎡/tree, effectively improving the urban heat island effect.
In courtyard planning, the city flowers and trees can be combined with landscape features, for example, a camphor tree array combined with an azalea hedge, which not only reflects local characteristics but also enhances ecological benefits. For balcony planting, it is recommended to use vertical flower shelves, combining trailing plants and city flower varieties to create a mini urban garden.