What flowers are suitable for Zhangjiajie
The mist-enshrouded Zhangjiajie is not only a World Natural Heritage site, but its advantageous geographical environment has also nurtured a unique plant community. With an average annual temperature of 17℃ and 216 frost-free days, combined with the microclimate created by vertical altitude differences, it creates a natural greenhouse for the growth of various flowers. Here, there are both national first-class protected plants and it is suitable for planting various ornamental flowers at home.
Climate characteristics of Zhangjiajie and flower adaptability
Three-dimensional climate advantage
The立体 distribution of 183 meters above sea level in the city area and the kilometer altitude difference in the scenic area creates a unique environment with a 10℃ temperature difference between day and night. Abundant annual rainfall of 1600 millimeters combined with 70% humidity is especially suitable for the growth of shade-loving and moisture-tolerant azaleas and camellias.
Four-season planting plan
Planting tricolor violas and poppies in spring, lotus and sunflowers in summer, chrysanthemums and osmanthus in autumn, and ornamental kale and poinsettia in winter, creating a year-round ornamental chain. Shade-tolerant plants such as heuchera and cypripedium are particularly suitable for planting in foggy areas.
Characteristic plants and city flower culture
Garden flower recommendations
Balconies can choose combinations of dwarf morning glories and geraniums, while courtyards are suitable for planting wisteria and honeysuckle for vertical landscaping. It is common to see large areas of dove tree forests around Tianmen Mountain, and it is recommended to choose seedlings and maintain acidic soil for home planting.
Ecological value of the city flower
The dove tree, known as the "giant panda of the plant world," blooms white pigeon-like flowers every May. This tertiary relict plant has over 3000 native communities in Zhangjiajie Forest Park, and its fruit is an important food source for black bears and other animals.
Plant maintenance practical skills
Creating a microenvironment
Use hawthorn hedges to regulate wind speed and rhododendron trees to block strong sunlight. When planting on slopes, dig drainage ditches, and use a mixture of akadama soil and decomposed leaf soil for potted plants to improve breathability.
Specialty variety combination
Planting red buddleia and cherry blossoms that bloom in the same season, combined with ornamental leaves of ginkgo and red maple, creates a landscape with changing layers throughout the four seasons. Medicinal honeysuckle and edible lilies can be used as functional garden plants.
The biodiversity of Zhangjiajie provides a natural model for home gardening, from the nationally protected dove tree to the common Chinese rose, suitable varieties can be found at different altitude zones. Mastering the local climate patterns can make the courtyard bloom with flowers that complement the Wulingyuan landscape.