What Flowers Bloom in Spring
When the first warm breeze of spring sweeps across the earth, the dormant plant kingdom awakens to a feast of colors. In this season of revival, which flowers are silently blooming? We have specially compiled ten of the most representative spring flowers, accompanied by exquisite real-life photographs, to let you experience the unique charm of different plants.
Harbingers of Early Spring in March
Winter Jasmine: Golden Waterfall Announces the Arrival of Spring
As the first among the 24 flower messengers, winter jasmine blooms its golden bell-like flowers from February to March. Its branches hang down like waterfalls, with each branch capable of bearing 50-80 flowers, making it an excellent choice for courtyard landscaping. When cultivating, it is necessary to maintain slightly acidic soil and regular pruning can promote a higher bloom count the following year.
Plum Blossom: Defying Cold and Snow to Display Strength
Although called the "messenger of winter and spring," the plum blossom's peak bloom can last until mid-March. In addition to the traditional palace pink plum and cinnabar plum, rare varieties such as green calyx plum and gold splash plum have become highly sought after in recent years. When caring for potted plum trees, it is necessary to ensure 4 hours of sunlight daily, and controlling water during the blooming period can extend the viewing time.
Blooming Feast of Mid-Spring in April
Peach Blossom: Human Face and Peach Blossom Reflecting in Red
From late March to mid-April, over 30 varieties such as mountain peach, green peach, and longevity peach bloom in succession. Among them, the single-petal peach variety has a blooming period of up to 20 days, while the double-petal variety has a shorter blooming period but twice the number of flowers. In regions south of the Yellow River, peach trees can also be cultivated as a cash crop.
Azalea: Red All Over the Mountain Slopes
High mountain azaleas enter full bloom in April, with their roots having a symbiotic characteristic with fungi. For pot cultivation, it is recommended to use a mixture of鹿沼土 (Deer Swamp soil) and pine needles, maintaining an air humidity of over 60%. The emerging art of azalea bonsai has taken flower control techniques to the extreme.
Closing Bloom of Late Spring in May
Chinese Crabapple: Lightly Blushed, Intoxicated by the East Wind
Tulip: Exotic Charm Dyeing Spring Colors
From early-blooming varieties in March to late-blooming varieties in May, tulips have a blooming span of 60 days. When planting, it is necessary to distinguish between bulbs requiring 5℃ and natural bulbs. In the East China region, it is recommended to plant natural bulbs in November. The best time for harvesting cut flowers is when the buds are colored but not yet open.
Besides the above star flowers, the graceful posture of magnolia, the brilliant clouds of cherry blossoms, and the golden corridors of forsythia together compose the visual symphony of spring. By mastering the blooming patterns of different plants and reasonably matching early, mid, and late varieties, you can extend the beauty of your garden from February to the end of May. This spring, why not follow our plant guide to start your own journey of seeking fragrant flowers.