What flowers are best to plant in a home courtyard
Today's focus is to introduce the best flowers to plant in a home courtyard and some knowledge about caring for 10 types of flowers that are best for courtyards, as follows:
In the season of warm spring and blooming flowers, strolling in the courtyard after a meal, admiring flowers, and breathing in the fresh air can make one feel extremely delighted. As the ancients said, "Blooming flowers represent wealth and luck, and the fragrance of flowers fills the room." Today, I am recommending ten types of flowers that are suitable for planting in courtyards, which are considered luxurious.
1. Osmanthus
It is commonly said that "Osmanthus stands at the door, meeting a benefactor when going out, and having good wine when coming in." It can be seen that osmanthus is a very auspicious luxurious flower. The pronunciation of "osmanthus" and "nouveau riche" is the same, so many people like to plant an osmanthus tree in front of their yards. It can be admired, and the flowers can be picked to make good wine, delicious food, and have a good寓意.
The shape of the osmanthus tree is graceful, the flowers are golden yellow, and the fragrance is also very strong. When autumn comes, the flowers are full on the tree, and the fragrance fills the room, which is indeed a beautiful scene. Enjoying osmanthus during the Mid-Autumn Festival has become a traditional festival in many places. Setting up good wine and various snacks under the osmanthus tree, the whole family sits around the table, chatting and enjoying delicious food, which is very pleasant to imagine.
2. Begonia
Begonia flowers are a traditional famous flower in China. They bloom beautifully and are known as the "imperial concubine" of flowers. Since the Tang and Song dynasties, they have been a favorite courtyard green plant. When they bloom, the whole tree is粉嫩 without blemish, beautiful but not俗, dignified and noble, and their beauty is beyond description. In ancient royal gardens, they are often matched with osmanthus, magnolia, and peonies to represent "gold and jade filled the room."
Begonia flowers are adaptable, heat and cold resistant, and can naturally overwinter in temperatures below minus twenty degrees. They like sunlight and grow well in environments with sufficient light. They can be planted in both the south and the north.
3. Peony
Peony flowers are a traditional famous flower in our country and have been a beloved "luxurious flower" since ancient times. When they are in full bloom, the flowers are dignified and upright, elegant in demeanor, noble and luxurious, with the reputation of "king of flowers" and "national color and fragrance," symbolizing a happy life of wealth, prosperity, and well-being.
The peony flower is known as the "first among luxurious flowers" and has been favored by people since ancient times. Many private gardens have peony flowers planted.
In addition, peony flowers have a very long lifespan, with some living for two to three hundred years, which can be said to be the "long-lived celebrities" in the flower world.
As the saying goes, "Planting peonies in spring will not bloom until old age." The best season to plant peonies is autumn. If you want to raise peonies in spring, it's best to buy potted ones and not move the soil. They can still bloom, but be sure not to buy bare-root peonies in spring.
Peony flowers are very adaptable. Once the planted peonies survive, they can grow and bloom every year without almost any management. It should be noted that they need about a month of low-temperature vernalization to bloom. Therefore, in the south, it is best not to plant peonies, as they cannot reach the low-temperature vernalization and it is difficult for them to bloom.
4. Magnolia
As the saying goes, "When magnolia blooms, wealth is not a worry." It can be seen that magnolia is a very auspicious luxurious flower, which has been favored by people since ancient times. Many wealthy families like to plant magnolia in their own yards, especially around pavilions and terraces.
The blooming period of magnolia flowers is in early spring, with flowers before leaves. After entering the flowering period, small flower buds grow out, and when they bloom, the petals are large and shaped, the color is elegant and graceful, pure and bright, like fairies descending to the world, standing gracefully, emitting a refreshing fragrance, and having very high ornamental value.
Magnolia is adaptable and can be planted in both the north and the south. Generally, it blooms later in the north and earlier in the south, with a difference of about twenty to thirty days from south to north.
5. Camellia
In ancient times, camellia was highly valued by people and was listed as "seven grades and three lives," symbolizing the virtuous qualities of modesty and purity. Camellia has many varieties, rich in flower colors, and has a worldwide reputation. In addition to admiration, camellia can also be used for making wine, cooking porridge, and medicine, and is loved by people, known as a "precious flower."
The lifespan of camellia is very long. With proper care and no accidents, it can live for several decades to a hundred years. The flowering period is also long, usually from November to the following May. Moreover, some varieties of camellia are cold-resistant and are commonly used for courtyard and garden landscape arrangements, as well as for potting indoors and outdoors.
Camellia is an acidic flower that requires acidic soil. Use loose and fertile acidic soil, regularly water with diluted vinegar or ferrous sulfate solution to prevent yellow leaves, and change the potting soil once every 1-2 years. It can be trimmed into a beautiful and valuable bonsai.
6. Honeysuckle
Honeysuckle symbolizes gold and silver, and multiple wealth and fortune. It is also one of the oldest flowering plants in China, also known as winter honeysuckle or honeysuckle vine. It has beautiful flowers and a fragrant aroma, making it a藤本 plant that integrates greening, scenting, and beautifying, loved by people.
Honeysuckle vines grow rapidly. To turn honeysuckle into a beautiful "big flower tree," it is necessary to prune branches properly, fertilize appropriately, and control water to make it grow with short branches and numerous flowers, simple and elegant, and more stylish.
Honeysuckle has a strong vitality, likes a growth environment with sufficient sunlight, and can also tolerate shade, cold, and heat. It can be planted in many places in the north and south.
7. Wisteria
Wisteria flowers are known as the "fairy of flowers." Purple, in ancient times, represented nobility, elegance, wealth, and the aura of emperors, such as the Forbidden City and Ziyu Pavilion. It is said that wisteria flowers are the incarnation of the Purple Star, left in the world to bring peace and beauty to people.