What flowers are suitable for growing in Shanghai?

1. Shanghai's Climate Characteristics

Shanghai has a subtropical monsoon climate with four distinct seasons, good sunlight conditions and abundant rainfall. Compared with other regions, Shanghai's climate is mild and humid, with shorter spring and autumn seasons and longer winter and summer seasons. However, there are not many days with extremely cold weather in winter, and not many days with temperatures exceeding 35℃ in summer, so most of the plants we are familiar with are suitable for planting in Shanghai.

2. What flowers are suitable for growing in Shanghai?

1. Ground planting: Generally speaking, ground-planted plants are greatly affected by the regional environment. In view of the geographical location and climatic characteristics of Shanghai, it is more suitable to plant magnolia, Michelia, Elaeocarpus, palm, Albizzia, camellia, osmanthus, Prunus mume, peach, crape myrtle, bauhinia, purple bamboo, azalea, sasanqua, Deutzia, Pittosporum, Pyracantha, Hypericum, Spiraea, Gardenia, Hydrangea, Lotus, Iris, Lycoris, Lythrum, Water Lily, Canna, Iris, Oxalis, Lycoris, Aspidistra, Petunia, Marigold, Salvia, Pansy, Calendula, Begonia, Verbena, Maidenhair, Sunflower, Dahlia, Cosmos, Primrose, etc.

2. Potted plants: Generally speaking, potted plants are less affected by the regional environment, and the maintenance environment of flowers can be changed at any time according to weather conditions. For example, in the hot summer, the potted plants can be moved to a cool and ventilated place for maintenance. In the cold winter, the potted plants can be moved indoors for the winter. Therefore, most potted flowers, such as daffodils, hyacinths, water lilies, monstera, green ivy, variegated caladium, etc., are more suitable for planting in Shanghai.