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

1. Climate characteristics of Shantou

Shantou has a subtropical climate with sufficient sunshine, abundant rainfall, mild and humid weather, and a long frost-free period. The spring is humid with many rainy days; the summer climate warms up with changeable temperatures, and midsummer is often hit by typhoons; the autumn is cool and dry with clear weather; there is no severe cold in winter, but there are short periods of cold weather. Most rainfall occurs between April and September.

2. What flowers are suitable for growing in Shantou?

Shantou has a mild climate, sufficient sunshine and abundant rainfall, which is conducive to plant growth. Most common plants can be cultivated. However, if it is planted in the ground, it will be seriously affected by the region. We should pay attention to typhoons and rainstorms in summer and do a good job in wind prevention and drainage. Carnations, jasmine, cycads, glabrous plants, magnolias, osmanthus, spring orchids, Clivia, irises, chrysanthemums, roses, Chinese roses, wisteria, water lilies, lotuses, asparagus ferns, mirabilis, gardenias, Michelia, crabapples, daphne, kapok, lilies, cockscombs, impatiens, roses, phalaenopsis, peonies, azaleas, crape myrtles, poppies, morning glory, bauhinia, vinca roses, ginger lotus, etc. can be cultivated.

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

The city flower of Shantou is the golden phoenix, which was elected by citizens in December 1982 and approved by the mayor's office meeting. The golden phoenix flower refers to the Delonix regia, a common roadside tree in Shantou. It blooms every summer, with colorful flowers that are extremely beautiful, and is often cultivated in urban areas. Shantou's city tree is the Delonix regia, which was also elected by the citizens.