A new type of ornamental flower resembling plum blossoms, with multiple colors on one tree and blooming in three seasons, and it can also be made into bonsai

Introduction

Potted green plants are essential decorations for home life. Keeping some flowers and plants at home has many benefits, as they can beautify the room and delight the mood. "Huasheng Potted Plant Diary, Issue 1203" introduces you to a new type of ornamental flower.

Today's featured plant

Some plants bloom in several colors at the same time, very brilliant and eye-catching, such as the camellia Wuse Chidan, the climbing plant Mandevilla, and others. Some flowers change color after blooming for a long time, and because each flower opens at a different time, the same effect can also appear. The flower introduced today is called Tricolor Plum. As its name suggests, it can bloom in three colors at the same time, very beautiful. It has not been introduced into China for long, but it is already much favored by flower enthusiasts.

Tricolor Plum

Tricolor Plum is a perennial evergreen small shrub in the genus Leptospermum of the family Myrtaceae, native to Australia, New Zealand and other regions. It is a new type of garden flower variety introduced into China in recent years. Its flowers resemble plum blossoms and its leaves resemble pine needles, so it is also named "Pine Red Plum". Its flowers are double-petaled like peony flowers, so in some places it is also called Pine-leaf Peony. The flowers are not large, but the flower shape is very exquisite, the colors are bright, and the ornamental value is relatively high.

Three colors on one tree

Tricolor Plum is rich in flower color and can bloom in three colors at the same time: red, pink and white. It is brilliant and eye-catching, and works very well for garden landscaping, flower beds, street trees and so on. Its flowering period is also very long. Its natural flowering period begins in late autumn and can continue blooming until late spring. Apart from winter, it blooms in the other three seasons. It is a very good material for beautification and greening, and also a very good ornamental flowering plant for home potting.

It can also be potted

Tricolor Plum prefers a cool, humid and sunny growing environment. It is not cold-tolerant, and in winter the temperature needs to be kept above -1°C. In most areas of the north, it can only be grown as a potted plant, moved indoors in winter. It is tolerant of poor soil and does not have high soil requirements. It can be potted for ornament, and daily care is also relatively easy. Water thoroughly only after the potting soil dries out; do not water if it is not dry. Avoid long-term water accumulation in the pot, place it in a ventilated place, and shade it in summer. Once its habits are mastered, cultivation is not difficult.

Excellent bonsai material

Tricolor Plum grows rapidly, has many branches, and is tolerant of pruning. It is very easy to shape, making it an excellent material for creating bonsai trees. Placed indoors, with flowers covering the branches, the ornamental effect is still very good. In addition, the flowers of Pine Red Plum have a very fragrant scent, aromatic and pleasant. You can enjoy the flowers and smell the fragrance at the same time. Its peak flowering period is during Christmas, New Year's Day and the Spring Festival, so it can be displayed as a Lunar New Year flower. Its festive red color can add much color to the room.