When does the zalea bloom?

Flowering period

The flowering period of the lily of the valley is from April to October. The flowering period is relatively long. If properly maintained, it can even last for 8 months. This plant blooms relatively quickly. Some plants take several months or even years to reach their first flowering period, but if the lily is planted in early spring, it will reach its first flowering period in about half a month, and will continue to bloom until around the beginning of winter.

Flower shape and color

The flowers of this plant are compound spike inflorescences. When blooming, the flowers stand tall at the top of the plant, very conspicuous, and are purple-red or blue-purple in color, very elegant and simple. Its leaves are relatively large, about 20 cm to 50 cm long and 10 cm to 20 cm wide, similar in shape to banana. Such flowers and leaves form a simple and elegant plant, and when their flowers bloom together, they are also very spectacular.

effect

In addition to its high ornamental value, this plant can also purify water and is one of the famous waterscape flowers. It can be planted in a pond, by a stream, or in your own yard. It is also known as the "bird of paradise on water". But it is very afraid of cold. At 20 degrees, the growth rate will slowly decrease, at 10 degrees the growth will stop, and at 0 degrees the above-ground part will wither and die. Therefore, friends who want to raise it should also pay attention.