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

1. Climate characteristics of Handan

Handan has a warm temperate continental monsoon climate, with four distinct seasons: windy and dry in spring, hot and rainy in summer, mild and cool in autumn, and cold and dry in winter. The average annual temperature in the area is 13.5℃, with 200 frost-free days and 2557 hours of sunshine per year. Given the climatic characteristics of the region, most plants can be planted and grow well. However, good drainage should be done during the rainy season in summer. For some plants with poor cold resistance, it is best to plant them in pots to facilitate temperature control.

2. What flowers are suitable for growing in Handan?

Generally, ground-planted plants are greatly affected by the regional environment. Plants suitable for growing in Handan include cherry blossoms, begonias, evergreens, forsythia, snow lily, Koelreuteria paniculata, camphor trees, azaleas, forsythia, locust trees, roses, chrysanthemums, albizzias, magnolias, lilacs, weigelas, cannas, hostas, pansies, petunias, lilies, purple-leaf plums, peach trees, elm-leaf plums, hibiscus, torch trees, roses, irises, and sedum rubrum. Potted plants are easy to manage, can control temperature and keep warm well, and can also protect against rain and keep moisturized in time. If they are potted plants, most potted plants can be cultivated with confidence and can be guaranteed to grow vigorously.

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

The city flower of Handan is the Chinese rose. There are many varieties of roses, and the flowering period is long. Roses can bloom in almost all seasons. They have a long history of cultivation in the region and are deeply loved by local people. In 2014, it was approved by the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress and was designated as the city flower. The city trees are the sycamore and the locust tree. These two plants have been cultivated in Handan for a long time and have strong vitality. They are common street trees.