Scorching summer days, brilliant sunshine, it's the perfect season for flowers to show their beauty. In this colorful season, which flowers can bloom with the most dazzling brilliance in this fiery summer? Let's step into the summer sea of flowers and explore those breathtakingly beautiful blossoms!
The "Fragrance" in the Summer Sea of Flowers
Milan, also known as Aglaia odorata, is an evergreen shrub or small tree. Its flowers are small and exquisite, yellow in color, shaped like millet grains, hence its name. The fragrance of Milan flowers is very rich, similar to orchids, but with a hint of sweetness. In the hot summer, placing a pot of Milan indoors can instantly refresh the spirit. Milan prefers a warm and humid environment, is quite heat-tolerant, but fears the cold. To care for Milan, ensure it gets plenty of light, especially in summer. The more light it receives, the more it blooms and the richer its fragrance. The potting soil should be loose, fertile, well-draining, and slightly acidic. You can mix in some leaf mold and sand. Water when the soil is dry to the touch. During high summer temperatures, increase watering frequency and mist the leaves to boost humidity. Milan loves acidic soil. You can water with alum fertilizer water periodically to prevent the soil from becoming alkaline.
Gardenia is one of the most representative flowers of summer. Its flowers are as white as snow, with layered petals, emitting a rich fragrance that can drive away worries. Gardenias love a sunny environment and are very heat-tolerant. In southern regions, even gardenias planted in the ground can withstand summer high temperatures. To care for gardenias, ensure they get plenty of light. Potted gardenias need some shade in summer to avoid direct, harsh sunlight. The potting soil should be loose, fertile, well-draining, and acidic. You can use a mix of leaf mold, garden soil, and sand. Gardenias like a humid environment. Water when the soil is dry to the touch. During high summer temperatures, increase watering frequency and mist the leaves to boost humidity. Gardenia is a typical acid-loving plant and needs regular watering with alum fertilizer water to maintain soil acidity.
The "Brilliance" in the Summer Sea of Flowers
Bougainvillea, the 'Cherry' variety can grow into a 5-meter-tall flowering tree in the Lingnan region, blooming continuously from May to November. Summer care focus: When the temperature exceeds 30°C, water thoroughly twice a day, combined with morning and evening leaf misting to increase humidity. If you find leaves curling, immediately use a shade net to block the harsh midday sun. Secret to promoting blooms: Water control technique: Water only when the leaves are slightly wilted, combined with a 10ppm spray of S-Abcisic acid. Potted care: Gardeners in the north need to place potted plants on a west-facing balcony and wrap them in plastic film at night for warmth. Pest and disease control: When scale insects are found, wipe both sides of the leaves with a cotton swab dipped in 75% alcohol.
Jasmine vine, known as the 'model worker' of the climbing plants, enters its peak blooming period in temperatures above 35°C. Its small white flowers have a lemony scent and can bloom until October. Summer care要点: For ground-planted vines, a climbing frame of over 3 meters is needed. For potted plants, it's recommended to choose a green pot with a diameter of over 30cm to ensure the roots have ample room to spread. Technique for abundant blooms: Flowering period management: When flower buds show color, apply Flower Duo No. 2 at 800 times dilution weekly. Pruning for shape: After flowering, prune back heavily to leave a 20cm main stem to encourage new shoot growth. Special care: Gardeners in the north can bury potted plants in the ground before Frost's Descent and cover them with a 10cm thick layer of straw for insulation.
Portulaca grandiflora, this succulent is a 'photosynthesis maniac.' In full sun, its leaves develop an emerald-like luster. Its fleshy leaves store a lot of water and can remain upright even at 40°C. Summer care secret: When stems start to droop, immediately increase their exposure to light, combined with foliar spraying of potassium dihydrogen phosphate at 1000 times dilution, and you'll see flower buds sprouting in 7 days. Summer survival strategy: Use the 'soak method' for watering: Submerge the entire pot in a basin of water, then take it out once the surface soil is moist, to avoid water accumulating in the leaf crown. Etiolation treatment: When you find stems are long and thin, pinch out the growing tip immediately, leaving 2-3 buds to promote lateral branch growth. Pest and disease control: Spray once a month.
The "Durability" in the Summer Sea of Flowers
Sunflowers are arguably the toughest flowers. Just leave them outside in the sun in summer. The more sun they get, the more and more brilliantly they bloom. To propagate, just snip a stem and stick it in the soil. Gardenia, the white gardenia, blooms in summer and also needs a lot of light, so no shade is needed. Additionally, add some ferrous sulfate to the water to keep the soil acidic, and the gardenia will grow better. Hibiscus syriacus 'Little', a miniature version of hibiscus, has numerous, small, and exquisite flowers. It blooms in summer and autumn and is a very popular potted plant in recent years. It loves sunlight and will only bloom with sufficient light.
Vinca is very easy to care for, but to make it look like the one in the picture, it must get plenty of sun and be frequently pinched. Deadhead the flowers after they bloom. Rose