What flowers are suitable for Shaoqing
In the booming Shaoqing City in the central part of Hunan, the unique climatic conditions have bred a unique plant landscape system. It not only preserves the thousand-year-old ancient Crape Myrtle community but also forms an ecological context with Camphor trees as the city's memory. Today, we follow the climate code to explore the green wisdom of this ancient city coexisting with flowers.
Subtropical Climate and Plant Adaptability
Golden Proportion of Temperature, Light, and Water
The mild annual temperature of 16-17℃, combined with more than 1350 hours of abundant sunshine, creates an ideal breeding ground for plant growth. The annual precipitation of 1326 millimeters, which is abundant in the spring and summer, is especially suitable for the vigorous growth of moisture-loving plants.
Garden Flower Planting Atlas
Floral Events Throughout the Seasons
In spring, azaleas and camellias compete in beauty; in summer, lotuses and crape myrtles dance together; in autumn, chrysanthemums and osmanthus flowers exude fragrance; in winter, camellias accompany the cold-resistant species such as the Japanese pieris. Clematis and honeysuckle vines can be used for vertical decoration, while shade-tolerant species like the Japanese pieris and marigolds are suitable for landscaping under trees.
Special Combination Solutions
On well-drained slopes, you can create a wildflower meadow with red clover and poppies; wet areas are suitable for irises and lythrum to form a waterfront landscape; walls with sufficient sunlight can be adorned with Chinese trumpet creepers and Chinese rocket flowers to create a vertical flower waterfall.
Interpretation of the City's Ecological Business Card
Millennium Crape Myrtle Gene Bank
As the core distribution area of wild crape myrtles in China, Shaoqing has 38 ancient crape myrtles over 500 years old. This tree, which blooms in midsummer, interprets the life miracle of "Who says flowers don't bloom for a hundred days" with its hundred-day blooming period.
Camphor Ecological Barrier
There are 1276 ancient camphor trees in the city, the oldest of which, known as "Song Camphor," has guarded the ancient city for more than 900 years. The aromatic hydrocarbons it emits can purify the air, and its dense canopy can lower the temperature by 3-5℃, acting as a natural air conditioner.
Key Points for Maintenance in the Rainy Season
During the plum rain season, it is necessary to prevent waterlogging and root rot, and it is recommended to use 30% river sand to improve the heavy soil. In a high temperature and humidity environment, you can spray bamboo vinegar solution to prevent disease (T-J) and set up rainproof shelters to protect delicate flowers like tuberous begonias.
From the ancient crape myrtle community to the alleys lined with camphor trees, Shaoqing writes ecological codes with plants. By choosing suitable species and mastering the rhythm of maintenance, everyone can replicate this unique green memory in their courtyard. When the fragrance of honeysuckle flowers drifts over the wall, it is the best tribute to this city of flowers and trees.