What flowers are suitable for cultivation in Jixi?
Jixi, located in the northeastern frontier, has a unique geographical location that gives it distinct seasonal characteristics. In the courtyard greening and road landscapes of this city, one can always see a variety of flowers and green plants shining with each other. Choosing plant species that adapt to the local climate can not only enhance the landscape effect but also showcase the unique charm of northern gardens.
Climate characteristics and plant selection
Factors influencing monsoon climate
The typical temperate continental monsoon climate endows Jixi with an average annual temperature of 4.2℃ and 550 mm of precipitation. The severe cold period in winter, which lasts for five months (November to March), with extreme low temperatures below -20℃, poses strict tests for the cold resistance of plants. The characteristics of large temperature differences between day and night make trees such as red maple show more vibrant autumn colors.
Recommended list of courtyard flowers
Preferred cold-resistant plants
Rhododendron, as a native azalea variety in the northeast, can naturally overwinter at temperatures as low as -30℃. When it blooms in late April, it forms a spectacular sea of red flowers. Combined with shrubs such as lilac and pearl plum blossom, it can create a courtyard landscape with flowers in three seasons. For herbaceous plants, the combination of drought-resistant cosmos and shade-tolerant dianthus is recommended.
Ornamental flower combinations
In spring, forsythia and Ulmaceae can form a golden combination. In summer, lilies combined with black-eyed Susans can create a contrast between warm and cool colors. In autumn, the colorful leaf clusters of ornamental kale can be admired, and in winter, the bright red branches of redtwig dogwood add vitality. Climbing plants such as trumpet creeper are suitable for wall greening, with an annual growth rate of up to 2 meters.
City tree and city flower selection dynamics
Analysis of candidate varieties
Although not yet officially established, rhododendron has become a popular candidate for the city flower in Jixi due to its widespread distribution in the region (covering 83% of towns and townships). In the city tree selection, drought and pest-resistant camphor pine and the ornamental golden elm have the highest呼声, with a respective proportion of 37% and 28% in the urban road trees.
Characteristics of observation routes
The centennial rhododendron ancient tree group in Mahan Gongrong Village, the thousand-acre wild rhododendron forest in Hengshan Liumao Township, and the mixed forest landscape belt in Misha Dongdaoling form three characteristic flower appreciation routes. During the flowering season from April to May, these areas receive more than 2,000 tourists per day.
From courtyard planting to urban greening, Jixi is forming a unique plant landscape system with cold region characteristics. With the advancement of the city tree and city flower selection work, the ecological名片 of this northern city will be even brighter. Choosing suitable species for greening can not only reduce maintenance costs but also highlight the regional vegetation characteristics.