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

1. Climate characteristics of Shangluo

Shangluo City belongs to the monsoon climate zone, with transitional characteristics of two climate zones in the horizontal direction. The southern part of Shangluo belongs to the northern subtropical climate, and the northern part belongs to the warm temperate climate. The city has no severe cold in winter and no scorching heat in summer. It is mostly dry in winter and spring and rainy in summer and autumn. The four seasons are distinct. Judging from the climatic characteristics of the area, most flowers and plants are suitable for maintenance and can grow well.

2. What flowers are suitable for growing in Shangluo?

Based on the climate environment of Shangluo, there are many kinds of flowers suitable for cultivation. If they are grown in potted plants, basically most of the plants can be guaranteed to grow normally. You can grow roses, dianthus, cockscombs, impatiens, marigolds, cosmos, wisteria, honeysuckle, tulips, begonias, dahlias, amaryllis, salvias, fuchsias, chrysanthemums, coreopsis, California poppies, Aquilegia macrophylla, bougainvillea, roses, etc. Note that if it is planted in the ground, there is a lot of rain in summer and autumn, so the accumulated water in the soil must be drained in time to ensure good growth.

3. What are the city flowers and trees of Shangluo?

The city flower of Shangluo is Forsythia suspensa, which is also known as Dry Lotus Seed, Green Forsythia, Lian Ke, and Yellow Flower Strip. It usually blooms in early spring, with flowers appearing before leaves, and the flowers are brightly colored, in large quantities, with branches full of golden yellow. Forsythia is widely distributed in 6 counties and 1 district in Shangluo. It has a long history of cultivation and is deeply loved by local people, so it was selected as the city flower. In addition, the city tree of Shangluo is the walnut tree. Shangluo walnut cultivation has a long history. The walnuts have thin skins, large fruits, and an oily and fragrant taste that are well-known both at home and abroad. From April 9 to 10, 2019, the 14th meeting of the Standing Committee of the Fourth People's Congress of Shangluo City decided to designate Forsythia suspensa as the city flower and walnut as the city tree.