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

1. Climate characteristics of Xiangfan

Xiangfan has a northern subtropical monsoon climate with four distinct seasons, dry winters and rainy summers, with rain and heat occurring at the same time. The average temperature in the city, except in the mountains, is generally between 15 and 16 degrees Celsius, the frost-free period is between 228 and 249 days, and the average annual total sunshine time is 1800 to 2100 hours.

2. What flowers are suitable for growing in Xiangfan?

According to the climate characteristics of Xiangfan, many common flower varieties are suitable for cultivation and can be guaranteed to grow well. However, ground planting is limited by the large area, and if bad weather occurs during the cultivation period, timely human intervention is required. Common flowers include petunia, bellflower, snapdragon, forsythia, rose, osmanthus, canna, begonia, azalea, coneflower, amaranth, astilbe, echinacea, snake whip, loosestrife, impatiens, lily, dahlia, sunflower, morning glory, wintersweet, camellia, gerbera, tulip, lavender, amaryllis, osmanthus, Daphne, spider plant, amaryllis, daylily, iris, crape myrtle, bauhinia, red-leaf plum, cherry blossom, albizzia, magnolia, Michelia, cineraria, pansy, peony, hibiscus, hydrangea, sasanqua, serissa, wisteria, phoenix orchid, plum, chrysanthemum, and arrowroot.

3. What are Xiangfan’s city flowers and trees?

The city flower of Xiangfan is the crape myrtle. Crape myrtle is a native tree species in Xiangyang. It has bright colors, a long flowering period, high ornamental value, and a long history of cultivation. Crape myrtle trees with a long history of cultivation can be seen everywhere in the local area. The crape myrtle tree also has a beautiful meaning, symbolizing friendship and good luck. The city tree of Xiangyang is Ligustrum lucidum, which is an evergreen shrub or tree with strong adaptability, fast growth rate, and luxuriant branches and leaves. It is a common ornamental tree species in gardens. Because it can tolerate poverty, cold and drought, it symbolizes the spiritual quality of not fearing hardships and difficulties.