Representative Plants of Summer
A花卉 feast not to be missed during the midsummer season
As the sound of cicadas penetrates the heat waves, the exclusive plants of summer are decorating the season with their unique posture. These flowers are not only nature's thermometer but also a visual feast for gardening enthusiasts. Their vitality in blooming under high temperatures bears witness to the wonderful laws of the cycle of seasons.
The Three Main Forces of Summer Plants
High-value Visual Representatives
Gardenia, with its super long blooming period from March to July, becomes a common guest in the courtyard. Its white jade-like petals are particularly translucent in the morning dew. The diameter of the lotus flower can reach 30 centimeters, with pink and white gradient petals wrapping a golden lotus seed pod, forming a moving ecological picture frame in the pond.
Fragrance Dominant Contenders
Jasmine releases three times more aromatic molecules in the evening than during the day, with laboratory data showing that it contains up to 120 types of aromatic substances. Night-blooming cereus pushes the concentration of fragrance to its peak, with a single plant emitting enough essential oils at night to keep a 10㎡ space fragrant for 8 hours.
Experts in Enduring High Temperatures
Water lilies reflect 70% of UV rays with their waxy leaf surfaces, and the nutrients stored in their underwater stems are enough to support 45 days without rainfall. Morning glories' wisdom of blooming in the morning and closing in the afternoon reduces their water loss by 40% compared to ordinary flowers.
Secrets to Cultivating Special Varieties
June Snow uses the day-night temperature difference method to promote flowering, maintaining a 10℃ temperature difference can extend the blooming period by 15 days. Blue snowflakes control the plant shape through pruning, and retaining 3 pairs of leaves after flowering can stimulate more branching. Chinese Trumpet Creeper needs to be set up with a climbing frame, and changing the pot every spring and adding bone meal can enhance its flowering power.
Creating a Summer Plant Ecosystem
Planting sun-loving lotus flowers with shade-tolerant gardenias can create a three-dimensional landscape layer. When intercropping茉莉 and night-blooming cereus, it is necessary to keep a distance of more than 2 meters to avoid mixed fragrances. It is recommended to combine functional plants such as mosquito-repelling grass to create a practical summer garden.