What flowers are suitable for Shangluo
Located in the hinterland of the Qinling Mountains, Shangluo City boasts a unique geographical location that creates a transition climate between north and south. The land has an average annual temperature of 12-14℃, with annual precipitation reaching over 800 millimeters, neither attacked by severe cold nor bothered by intense heat. The advantageous natural environment has created ideal conditions for the growth of various flowers.
Paradise of flowers blending north and south
Climate advantage and plant selection
Shangluo City spans two climatic zones, the North Subtropical and the Warm Temperate. With suitable day and night temperature differences and balanced humidity throughout the year, it is recommended to prioritize ornamental and adaptable varieties for planting in the courtyard, such as roses, chrysanthemums, and dahlias, which are both cold and heat resistant. Among vines, honeysuckle and wisteria stand out, with their vigorous vitality quickly forming a three-dimensional landscape.
Construction of characteristic plant communities
Based on field cultivation experience, it is recommended to combine three types of characteristic plants: 1. Perennials: Bulbous plants like tulips and amaryllis can naturally overwinter. 2. Herbaceous: Marigolds and cosmos mixed sowing can extend the blooming period to late autumn. 3. Shrubs: Combination of bougainvillea and roses can form a colorful barrier.
Cultural code of the city symbol
Ecological value of golden flower sea
The forsythia, the city flower, has a thousand-year cultivation history in Shangluo. The bright yellow flowers that bloom every March cover an area of 18% of the city. This medicinal and ornamental plant not only forms a unique landscape but its roots can also effectively solidify the soil and prevent erosion, with an annual carbon sequestration of 12 kilograms per plant.
Green heritage of wisdom
The walnut tree, chosen as the city tree, carries the survival wisdom of the Shangluo people, with over 3,700 centennial trees remaining. The improved thin-skinned walnut variety has a kernel output rate as high as 65%, and the integrated management model of economic and ecological forests has increased the forest coverage rate to 68.5%.
From courtyard flowers to city symbols, Shangluo's plant choices everywhere reflect the harmonious coexistence of man and nature. It is recommended that planters choose positive or shade-tolerant varieties according to the courtyard orientation, pay attention to soil drainage during the rainy season, and take simple anti-cold measures in winter, to create an ecological courtyard with scenery throughout the year.