What is the representative plant of Beginning of Summer?

1. Jasmine

The flowering period of jasmine is between May and August, and the beginning of summer is around May. The flowering of jasmine means that summer is coming. Its flowers are pure white, have a strong fragrance and are of high ornamental value. However, in order for it to bloom as scheduled, a warm, ventilated and humid environment must be provided during maintenance. A lot of nutrients are consumed during the flowering period, so appropriate topdressing is needed before flowering to meet the nutrient needs.

2. Gardenia

Gardenia has a long flowering period, lasting from May to June until around August. The flowers are pure white and emit a rich fragrance. It is deeply loved by the public and is cultivated in many families. During the cultivation period, a warm, well-lit and humid environment must be provided. Only when the environment is suitable can it grow vigorously.

3. Lotus

Lotus usually blooms around June, and its peak flowering period is in summer, so the blooming of lotus means the arrival of summer. The lotus has large flowers, bright colors, and graceful posture, and has high ornamental value during the flowering period. After it blooms, it will produce lotus seeds, which have high edible value.

4. Water Lily

The flowering period of water lilies is similar to that of lotus, and they also bloom around June. Its flowers come in rich colors, including pink, white, yellow, etc., and have a relatively high ornamental value during the flowering period. It likes light, and its light needs must be met during maintenance so that it can bloom as scheduled.

May and June Snow

As its name suggests, it blooms around June in summer. Its flowers are relatively small and there are many of them. Every time it blooms, it looks like snow, hence the name. June snow has a strong ability to adapt to the environment, but if it is kept in a pot, it needs to be moved indoors after winter, and proper temperature control can help it survive the winter safely.

6. Morning Glory

Morning glory mostly grows on both sides of roads and has a strong ability to adapt to the environment. It usually blooms around the beginning of summer and has a long flowering period that can last until autumn.

7. Sunflower

The blooming of sunflowers also means that summer is coming. Its flowers are golden yellow in color, with a large flower disk and high ornamental value during the flowering period. It usually revolves around the sun and is very light-loving. When cultivating it, you must choose a plot with sufficient light to meet its light needs so that it can grow vigorously and bloom as scheduled.

8. Other plants

There are many other plants that represent the beginning of summer, such as blue snow flower, Milan flower, summer hibiscus, trumpet creeper, carnation, night-blooming cereus, etc.