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

1. Climate characteristics of Kunming

Kunming is located in the low-latitude subtropical area of ​​the north latitude. It has a plateau mountain monsoon climate. Influenced by the warm and humid air currents from the southwest of the Indian Ocean, Kunming has four seasons like spring, a mild climate, no severe cold in winter, no scorching heat in summer, long daytime and abundant rainfall. It can be said that it is very suitable for the growth of flowers. Even peonies and peonies that require low-temperature vernalization can be planted in Kunming. Kunming can be said to be a veritable "Flower City".

2. What flowers are suitable for growing in Kunming?

Generally speaking, ground-planted plants are greatly affected by the regional environment. Considering the climatic characteristics of Kunming, it is more suitable to plant Yunnan camellia, azalea, magnolia, orchid, primrose, lily, bougainvillea, yellow wood fragrance, wisteria, honeysuckle, trumpet creeper, goldfish flower, ivy, mountain turtle, morning glory, morning glory, firecracker flower, chrysanthemum, water lily, lotus, variegated vinca, geranium, hydrangea, begonia, canna, peony, dahlia, calla lily, gladiolus, freesia, iris, carnation, hollyhock, ranunculus, cyclamen, gloxinia, asparagus, Christmas cactus, epiphyllum, ground nasturtium, etc.

3. What are Kunming’s city flowers and trees?

The city flower of Kunming is the Yunnan camellia, and the city tree is the magnolia. This is because Yunnan has eight famous flowers, with camellia ranking first among them. Moreover, camellia is not only a traditional famous flower in my country, but also a world famous flower. Yunnan is the main production area of ​​camellia in my country, and the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress decided to designate the Yunnan camellia as the city flower of Kunming. As for the magnolia, it is designated as the city tree of Kunming because of its pure temperament.