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

1. Climate characteristics of Xuchang

Xuchang has a northern warm temperate monsoon climate with abundant rainfall, sufficient sunshine and a long frost-free period. The main climatic characteristics of the region are dry and windy spring; hot and rainy summer; clear and cool autumn; and cold winter with little rain and snow. The annual average temperature is between 14.3℃ and 14.6℃, with the coldest month being January and the hottest month being July.

2. What flowers are suitable for growing in Xuchang?

Xuchang has sufficient sunlight, abundant rainfall and a long frost-free period. There are many kinds of plants suitable for cultivation in such a climatic environment, such as cosmos, marigold, morning glory, magnolia, sycamore, impatiens, yellow rose, plum, honeysuckle, phoenix orchid, poppy, zinnia, rose, red maple, maple, trumpet creeper, pomegranate, forsythia, hibiscus, hydrangea, lilac, amaryllis, canna, magnolia, iris, rose, oleander, cherry blossom, chrysanthemum, peony, osmanthus, crape myrtle, lotus, clover, onion orchid, weeping willow, tassel, heather, albizzia, Sophora japonica, Sophora japonica, forsythia, hydrangea, bauhinia, snow willow, crabapple, boxwood, pyracantha, tassel, etc. Generally, open-air planting is greatly affected by the region, while potted planting is less affected by the region. If you want to grow them indoors, even tropical plants can be maintained by taking timely temperature control measures in winter.

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

Xuchang is also known as the Lotus City, and the city flower is the lotus. Lotus has a long history of cultivation in Xuchang and is widely planted. Every year during the peak flowering season, the lotus flowers in the city bloom, creating a very beautiful sight. Since ancient times, lotus has been endowed with beautiful meanings, symbolizing bravery, strength, integrity and nobility. Xuchang’s city tree has not yet been determined.