What flowers are suitable for Jining
Jining, as a city of canals, is nurtured by a temperate monsoon climate that creates a unique plant landscape. In this famous historical and cultural city, courtyard greenery and city emblem plants together write the story of the four seasons.
Climate characteristics and flower suitability
Challenges of planting with distinct seasons
An average annual temperature of 13-14°C and nearly 200 frost-free days provide the basic conditions for plant growth. The dry hot wind in spring and the clear cold weather in winter require courtyard plants to have both drought and cold resistance. The characteristic of 75% of the annual precipitation concentrated in July and August makes flood-resistant varieties more advantageous.
Recommended plant species
Selection of ground plants
Blackhearted chrysanthemum and sunflower, with deep root systems, can resist spring drought; hibiscus and purple daybreak have been tested to withstand temperatures as low as -15°C. The lythrum and iris by the pond form an ecological community, effectively purifying the water.
Key points for pot management
Southern ornamental plants such as camellia are cultivated in Jining using ceramic pots, and with indoor maintenance during winter, they can bloom normally. Campsis can be trained on a trellis to achieve vertical greening on the balcony, and heavy pruning before the first frost can ensure safe overwintering.
Exploring the city emblem plants
Millennium lotus rhyme
The mu (Chinese unit of area) lotus pond in Weishan Lake testifies to the history of lotus cultivation, and the double-petal 'Jining Red' variety, bred over 20 generations, has an extended blooming period of 45 days. During the荷花 (lotus) Festival, the art of bowl lotus盆景 (miniature landscapes) showcases unique skills.
Ecological value of Chinese scholar tree
The 300-year-old ancient sophora in the old town forms a unique micro-ecology, with its compound leaves having a PM2.5 adsorption rate as high as 37%. New grafting techniques have increased the insect resistance of sophora trees by 60%, making them a preferred choice for street trees.
In the thousand-year-old city of Jining, flower planting is not only a lifestyle aesthetic but also an important carrier of cultural heritage. Whether it's the swaying lotus in the courtyard or the shade of sophora trees by the street, they all bear witness to the wisdom of harmonious coexistence between man and nature.