What flowers are suitable for raising in White City
In Baicheng, in the hinterland of Horqin Grassland, the unique climate creates a special gardening environment. This city with an average annual sunshine of 2800 hours lasts for five months in winter and extreme low temperatures can reach-30℃. However, abundant rainfall in summer provides opportunities for plant growth. How to create a vibrant garden in such climate conditions? We will reveal the answer for you through three dimensions. Analysis of temperate monsoon climate characteristics. Four distinct seasons for planting challenges. The air humidity in Baicheng was only 40% during the frequent sandstorms from March to May. From June to August, 70% of the annual precipitation was concentrated. From September, the temperature dropped sharply, creating a significant temperature difference between day and night. This violently fluctuating environment requires plants to have: ·Cold tolerance (Overwintering temperature-25℃)·Drought resistance (key to spring survival)·Salt-alkali tolerance (Soil PH value 7.8-8.5) Suitable plant classification recommended local planting and preferred varieties Municipal greening data show that varieties with survival rates exceeding 90% include: ·Woody: Sorbago (flowering period from May to July), red lilac (sand-resistant), brocade flower (barren resistance)·Herbs: Coreopsis (self-sowing), Hosta (shade resistant), overwintering Hemerocallis (minus 30℃)·Liane: Parthenocissus (wall greening) and honeysuckle (medicinal value) indoor potted solutions take advantage of central heating (Indoor winter 18-22℃):·Leaf viewing categories: Ficus carpestris (humidity>60%), turtle bamboo (semi-shaded environment)·Flowering categories: Phalaenopsis (flowering control), Cyclamen (Spring Festival flowers)·Meat combination: Mixed planting of Crassulaceae and Syracodaceae Urban symbol plants Interpretation of the urban memory of lily Since it was elected as a city flower in 1987, Baicheng has formed a lilium-themed industrial chain: ·Cultural symbol: Wedding flowers account for 62%·Cultivation characteristics: Select lily lily (cold-resistant variety)·Annual output: 800,000 fresh cut flowers/year Municipal tree candidate varieties Observation Forestry Bureau data shows candidate tree species: ·Pinus sylvestris (adapted to sandy land)·Elm (native tree species)·Silver poplar (resistant to pests and diseases) Currently, citizens voting is underway, and it is expected that the results will be determined in 2024. Through scientific selection of suitable varieties, Baicheng residents can create courtyards with scenery throughout the year: In spring, lilacs are fragrant, lilies are in full bloom in summer, Compositae plants present a golden landscape in autumn, and branch viewing plants maintain the vitality of the courtyard in winter. It is recommended to adopt the "3:4:3" ratio principle-30% evergreen plants +40% flowering plants +30% ornamental grass, which not only meets ecological requirements but also has aesthetic value.