Flowering period of Osmanthus fragrans

Flowering period of Osmanthus fragrans

The flowering period of Osmanthus fragrans is mainly concentrated in spring. The orange-yellow flowers are fragrant and bloom every spring. The flowering period of Osmanthus fragrans is mostly from April to May. The flowers on each plant bloom in turn, and the whole plant can bloom for 2 to 3 weeks, but the flowering period of a single flower is very short.

Second flowering of Osmanthus fragrans

Although the flowering period of Osmanthus fragrans is in spring, it can bloom again with proper maintenance. The second flowering period is generally from September to October.

If you want to make the osmanthus fragrans bloom again, you can cut off the branches after the flowers have withered, then apply some quick-acting fertilizer and pay attention to watering. Pay attention to watering in summer and it will bloom again.

Flowering period control of Osmanthus fragrans

The flowering time of Osmanthus fragrans can be controlled. If it is sown in spring and summer, the flower buds can be encouraged to differentiate around October, and the Osmanthus fragrans can be moved indoors before winter, so that it can bloom in early winter.

If you want to delay the flowering period of Osmanthus fragrans, you can pinch the top of the plant when it grows to a certain height to allow side branches to grow and increase the number of flowers. This method can generally delay flowering by about 7 days. You can also lower the temperature for maintaining Osmanthus fragrans to delay its flowering time.

Of course, if the flowering period is too late, you can spray some phosphorus and potassium fertilizers to promote flowering.

Flower language of osmanthus

The flower language of Osmanthus fragrans is chastity and sincerity in difficult situations.

Osmanthus fragrans is often used as decoration for festivals such as Women's Day and Mother's Day, and is also often used as a decorative flower for various activities in April.