What flowers are suitable for growing in Xinyang? What are the city flowers and trees?

1. Climate characteristics of Xinyang

Xinyang is located in the transition zone from subtropical to warm temperate zone, with a distinct monsoon climate. The main climatic characteristics are changeable weather, continuous rain and humid air in spring; high temperature and high humidity in summer, abundant sunshine, concentrated precipitation and frequent rainstorms; cool autumn, mostly sunny weather and less precipitation; dry and cold climate in winter with little precipitation. There is sufficient sunlight, with an average annual sunshine time of 1900-2100 hours, an average annual temperature of 15.3-15.8℃, and a frost-free period of 220-230 days.

2. What flowers are suitable for growing in Xinyang?

Xinyang has four distinct seasons, a pronounced monsoon climate and sufficient sunlight. Based on the region's climatic characteristics, there are many varieties of flowers suitable for cultivation. For example, poppy, zinnia, morning glory, snow willow, albizzia, Sophora japonica, magnolia, pomegranate, hydrangea, marigold, tassel, heather, rose, maple, iris, elmleaf plum, forsythia, hydrangea, jasmine, chrysanthemum, lilac, crabapple, hibiscus, tassel, clover, allium, rose, oleander, cherry blossom, bauhinia, cosmos, yellow rose, osmanthus, boxwood, phoenix orchid, canna, impatiens, honeysuckle, trumpet creeper, amaryllis, magnolia, crape myrtle, lotus, weeping willow, red maple, sycamore, Sophora japonica, peony, pyracantha, etc. If there is a continuous rainy season when planting in the open air, the accumulated water in the soil must be drained in time.

3. What are Xinyang's city flowers and trees?

The city flower of Xinyang is osmanthus. Osmanthus is widely planted in Xinyang, with a long cultivation period and many varieties. Xinyang has also built an osmanthus-themed park. Osmanthus is very popular in Xinyang, so it was chosen as the city flower. The city tree of Xinyang is the ginkgo tree. Ginkgo is a tree species unique to my country. It has a tall shape, majestic posture and is extremely ornamental.