What flowers are suitable for Yancheng
As an ecological city by the Yellow Sea, Yancheng's unique geographical location has created a rich plant diversity. The distinct seasons and abundant rainfall provide an ideal environment for the growth of various flowers. To create a garden city landscape or decorate a balcony flower garden, it is crucial to understand the characteristics of locally suitable plants.
Suitability of Yancheng's Climate for Flowers
Golden Ratio of Temperature and Humidity
An average of 2200 hours of sunlight and 1000 millimeters of precipitation annually create a typical characteristic of simultaneous rain and heat. The spring is warm and moist, promoting germination; the summer has abundant rainfall to nourish growth; the autumn's day and night temperature difference is conducive to the differentiation of flower buds; and the moderate low temperature in winter completes the plant's dormancy cycle.
Suggestions for Soil Improvement
Common saline-alkaline soils in coastal areas can be improved by adding decomposed leaf soil (30%), perlite (20%), and organic fertilizers. For potted plants, it is recommended to use a mixture of peat soil: vermiculite: river sand = 5:3:2 to ensure drainage and ventilation.
Selected Flowers for Yancheng Courtyards
Four-Season Ornamental Sequence
• Spring: Cherry blossoms + Ulmaceae + Redbud create a pink flower sea• Summer: Crape myrtle + Gardenia + Jasmine create a fragrant garden• Autumn: Osmanthus + Golden pagoda tree present a golden autumn scene• Winter: Winter sweet + wintersweet build a long corridor for flower viewing
Special Combination Plans
Salt-tolerant combination: Tamarisk + Iris + Seaside daisy form a coastal landscape; shade-tolerant combination:八角金盘 (Dysosma pleiantha) + Monstera deliciosa + Phyllostachys aurea build a garden under the forest; aromatic therapy area: Rosemary + Lemon grass + Mint form a herbal matrix.
Deep Maintenance of City Flowers and Trees
Secrets to Shaping Crape Myrtle
Perform a heavy pruning in March every year to shape, keeping 3-5 main branches to create an umbrella-shaped canopy. After flowering, promptly remove the withered flowers and combine it with potassium dihydrogen phosphate foliage fertilizer to achieve the miracle of blooming for three seasons a year.
Rejuvenation of Ancient Ginkgo Trees
For trees over 20 years old, use root aeration + mycorrhizal inoculation technology, combined with the application of bone meal (200g/㎡) and ferrous sulfate (50g/㎡) in autumn, to effectively prevent and treat chlorosis.
From courtyard landscaping to urban greening, Yancheng people write ecological chapters with flowers. Mastering these localized planting techniques, whether it's the full tree of clouds and roses of the city flower crape myrtle, or the golden corridor of the ginkgo avenue, they can all become vibrant ecological notes in your garden.