When does the silk flower bloom?

Flowering period of silk flower

It is said that the silk flower blooms when the cocoons are boiled and silk is reeled every year, so it is called the silk flower.

The flowering period of the silk flower is from May to July. The flowers grow singly or in clusters of 2 to 3 on the branches. The flowers of the silk flower are single, semi-double and double, and the color is mainly light red or pink, with a slight fragrance.

The silkworm flower will bear fruit from August to October, and the fruit is oblate.

Flowering management of silk flower

When the silk flower blooms, you need to pay attention to watering and fertilizing. Sufficient water should be ensured during the bud formation and flowering periods, but care should be taken to avoid water accumulation during the rainy season.

After the flowers fade, the remaining flowers need to be removed and the excess buds need to be thinned out to reduce nutrient consumption and create conditions for subsequent flowering.

After the silk flower fades, you need to cut off the remaining flowers and remove the extra buds to slow down the consumption of nutrients and create good conditions for the silk flower to bloom again. You can apply quick-acting fertilizer once or twice.

The Flower Language of Silk Flower

One of the sayings about the flower language of the silk flower is: beauty.

Enjoy the blooming of silk flowers