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

1. Climate characteristics of Xining

Xining is the capital of Qinghai Province, which has a continental plateau semi-arid climate. The climate is cool in summer, with an average temperature between 17-19℃. The climate is pleasant and it is a summer resort. The average annual sunshine in the area is 1939.7 hours, the average annual temperature is 7.6℃, the highest temperature is 34.6℃, and the lowest temperature is minus 18.9℃.

2. What flowers are suitable for growing in Xining?

According to Xining's climatic characteristics, most common plateau plants are suitable for cultivation. For example, canna, dahlia, marigold, willow polka dot, gesang, coreopsis, big beach daisy, snake whip daisy, peach, lilac, hollyhock, crabapple, elm leaf plum, tulip, chrysanthemum, hibiscus, beam dry, carnation, azalea, hosta, daisy, sunflower, locust, prickly rose, peony, dandelion, ground ivy, gentian, etc. If placed in indoor potted plants, it is easy to manage and is less affected by the region. There is heating indoors after winter, so common potted plants can be cultivated, including some southern flowers. For example, green ivy, spider plant, gardenia, bougainvillea, jasmine, Christmas cactus, Clivia, orchid, amaryllis, money tree, and lucky tree.

3. What are Xining's city flowers and trees?

The city flower of Xining is lilac and the city tree is willow. Lilac has strong adaptability, lush branches and leaves, bright colors, and high value. It also symbolizes the hard-working and fearless spirit of Xining citizens. Willows have a long history of cultivation in Xining. They are common street trees and have witnessed the development of Xining.