What are the summer flowers?
I will comprehensively introduce you to the summer flowers and the 10 most amazing green plants. The following is a detailed introduction.
In midsummer, flowers are blooming, and nature writes the music of life with strong colors. The following 10 summer flowers have become the protagonists of the season with their unique charm. Whether they are planted in the courtyard or viewed in the park, they can bring a visual feast.
1. Lotus (Nelumbo nucifera)-Representative of aquatic plants, blooming from June to September-The flower can reach 20 cm in diameter and have waxy luster-Special structure: flower self-cleaning effect (lotus effect)-Recommended variety: Space lotus (more than 60 flowers bloom per plant)-Planting tip: Maintain the water depth of 30-80 cm, requiring full sunshine 2. Sunflower (Helianthus annuus)-photoperiod sensitive plant, flowering period from July to September-The largest record disc diameter reaches 82 cm-Special ability: Young plants show significant suntropism-Economic value: Oil per mu reaches 300 kg-Maintenance points: Avoid continuous cropping, need to support and prevent lodging 3. Lagerstroemia indica-another name for a hundred days red, its flowering period spans from June to September-tree leather molt characteristics, forming mottled texture-resistant to pruning, can be cultivated into bonsai-strong pollution resistance, suitable for street trees-pruning skills: heavy cutting in early spring promotes flowering 4. Jasminum sambac-Aroma ingredients: 65% linalool content-Temperature sensitive: the number of flowers above 32℃ increases sharply-Commercial value: 8 million flowers extracted 1 kg of essential oil-Potting points: acidic soil (pH 5.5 -6.5)-Harvest time: 3 o'clock in the afternoon, the strongest aroma 5. Campsis grandiflora-Master climber, annual growth exceeding 4 meters-Nectar structure attracts hummingbird moth pollination-Medicinal value: contains clinoside antihypertensive ingredient-Planting warning: highly aggressive roots-Modeling application: The best choice for corridor cover 6. Plumeria rubra-Tropical symbol, flowering period from May to October-Corolla rotates, exuding a creamy fragrance-Salt and alkali resistance: Tolerable to 0.3% salt content-Reproductive characteristics: White emulsion secretes at the break-Winter management: Enter the room below 10℃ 7. Alcea rosea-Inflorescence height: some varieties exceed 3 meters-Color gene: control 15 flower color variations-Historical records: Compendium of Materia Medica has been included-Sowing techniques: Low temperature is required to break dormancy-Control points: susceptible to rust requires rotation 8. Ipomoea quamoclit-Light transmittance of feather leaves exceeds 70%-Flowering rule: Blooming in the morning and closing in the afternoon-Fast-growing characteristics: Only 60 days from sowing to flowering-Landscape application: Vertical greening optimization-Seed treatment: Nicking increases germination rate 9. Dahlia pinnata-There are more than 30,000 cultivated varieties in the world-Flowering control: Short day promotes flowering-Root storage: 5-8℃ dry environment is required-Cut flower preservation: Silver thiosulfate is the best-Rammet requirements: Each root has a bud eye 10. Canna indica-Pollution indication: sensitive to fluoride-Seed hardness: requires 80 ° C hot water immersion-Roots contains starch: Processed and edible-Resistance: Tolerates short-term flooding-Landscape matching: Good riverside planting effect Planting Selection Guide: 1. Dry areas in the north: Priority should be given to hollyhock and crape myrtle 2. Rainy belt in Jiangnan: Lotus and canna adapt well 3. Hot areas in South China: Frangipani and Lingxiao perform well 4. Enclosed balcony: Jasmine and radish are most suitable for 5. Medicinal and ornamental: Key data for pest and disease prevention and control of Lingxiao and canna are preferred: -Aphid outbreak period: above 30℃ for 5 consecutive days-Red spider threshold: air humidity of 10℃-Reasonable medication interval: biopesticides 7-10 days-Safety interval: Stop using chemicals 15 days before harvest Landscape design and collocation principles: 1. Color transition: hollyhock (vertical line)+ dahlia (block) 2. Layer creation: Lingxiao (upper layer)+ Lingluo (middle layer) 3. Season connection: crape myrtle (long flowering period)+ sunflower (short term) 4. Fragrant combination: Jasmine (night fragrance)+ Lotus (day fragrance) 5. Ecological function: Canna (purified water)+ sunflower (attracting bees) By rationally arranging these summer flowers, it can create an viewing period that lasts for more than 120 days. It is recommended to adopt the "3-5-2" ratio principle: 30% of long-flowering varieties ensure the basic landscape, 50% of full-flowering varieties create visual climaxes, and 20% of special varieties enhance landscape characteristics. Pay attention to adjusting the variety combination according to regional characteristics, such as selecting brightly colored hollyhock in areas with strong ultraviolet rays, and increasing the proportion of aquatic plants in rainy areas to achieve dual ecological and aesthetic benefits.
This article shares specific introductions of the summer flowers and the 10 most amazing flowers, hoping to bring some flower knowledge to green plant fans.