What flowers are suitable for Binzhou
I. Advantages of planting under the temperate monsoon climate
Situated in the Lubei Plain, Binzhou has a stable annual average temperature between 12-13℃, and abundant 2632 hours of annual sunshine provides excellent conditions for plant growth. The distinct four seasons brought by the temperate continental monsoon climate, combined with 205 frost-free days, has created a fertile soil for the growth of over 50 common ornamental plants.
1.1 Key points for soil and water adjustment
The annual precipitation of 564.8 mm is concentrated in June to August, and it is recommended to set a 15-20cm drainage layer when planting with well-ventilated sandy loam soil. It is necessary to supplement water 2-3 times a week in spring and autumn, and to provide shading protection at noon in summer.
II. Preferred list of courtyard plants
2.1 Recommendations for perennial herbs
Hemerocallis, Iris, Peony and other rhizome flowers perform well, among which the peony can bloom continuously for 12-15 years in Binzhou. The drought-resistant hollyhock can reach a height of 2.5 meters, with more than 200 flowers per plant.
2.2 shrub and tree combination scheme
Planting white syringa and pearl mei together can form a continuous blooming period from March to October. As a deciduous tree, the purple leaf plum has purple leaves that can maintain a viewing period of 45 days in autumn.
2.3 Climbing plant landscaping skills
Wisteria combined with granite pergola, five-year-old plants can cover an area of 8-10㎡. When planted on brick walls, Campsis can climb up to 3.5 meters in height annually.
III. Cultivation guide for the city flower, Chinese rose
3.1 Variety selection and flowering management
Preferred 'Hong Shuangxi', 'Blue Storm' and other disease-resistant varieties, and by pruning control, it is possible to achieve three full blooming periods every year. Combined with decomposed sheep manure as a topdressing, the flower diameter can reach 12-15cm.
3.2 Key points for the maintenance of white waxwood
When planted as a street tree, maintain a spacing of 6-8 meters and prune shaping every spring. The mature plant has outstanding salt and alkali resistance and can grow normally in soil with a pH value of 8.2.
In the ecological city of Binzhou, from the cold-resistant wintersweet to the vibrant Chinese lantern, more than 60 ornamental plants have built a colorful landscape system all year round. Mastering the regional planting rules, even gardening beginners can create a vibrant courtyard space.