What plants bloom in autumn? A roundup of ten autumn flowers
Autumn brings cool weather, a time when everything ripens and bears fruit, crops mature, and farmers are busy with the harvest. Some say autumn is golden yellow, but it is not only about the farm work - many colorful flowers also bloom in autumn. Do you know what plants bloom in autumn? Besides osmanthus, chrysanthemum, cotton rose and red spider lily, there are also moth orchid, crabapple, rosemary, verbena, rose of Sharon and golden camellia.
1. Osmanthus
Among the flowers that bloom in autumn, the one that can least be overlooked is the osmanthus. Its rich fragrance, carried far and wide, is truly unforgettable, and since ancient times it has enjoyed the fine reputation of "osmanthus blooming everywhere in the eighth month." Osmanthus is one of China's ten traditional famous flowers; its small golden petals are wonderfully fragrant, and whether you admire the osmanthus under the tree or gather its petals to make osmanthus cake, it is a distinctive pleasure.
2. Chrysanthemum
The chrysanthemum is also a lovely sight amid the rustling autumn wind, and among the plants that bloom in autumn, it is the flower with the most noble character. Since ancient times, many men of letters have praised the chrysanthemum; the line "It would rather die holding its fragrance on the branch, how could it ever be blown down by the north wind" clearly shows the proud spirit and lofty purity of the chrysanthemum, one of the four gentlemen of flowers.
3. Cotton rose
The cotton rose (Hibiscus mutabilis) is also a brilliant flower blooming in the autumn wind; it has a beautiful form and its color changes easily. Often a single tree will produce cotton roses of different colors. When it first opens it is deep red, and as it gradually unfolds the color fades to pink, then as the flowers grow more and more abundant it gradually turns white.
4. Red spider lily
The red spider lily, said in legend to grow in the underworld, also actually blooms in autumn. This is a flower of the amaryllis family (Amaryllidaceae) that grows in rather shady, damp environments, and when it blooms there are no leaves, only a cluster of claw-shaped flowers. A sea of red spider lilies is even more beautiful, with unbroken stretches of red flowers. The red spider lily has no leaves when the flower appears, and no flower when the leaves appear, just like a pair of lovers cursed never to meet.
5. Moth orchid
The moth orchid (Phalaenopsis) is a rather delicate variety among orchids. It blooms in late autumn, and its beautiful petals and bright colors give a feeling of vitality to the bleak autumn season. Moth orchids are very difficult to grow and it is hard to see them bloom, so the moth orchid symbolizes the fine meaning of good fortune arriving.
6. Crabapple
Crabapple is also a beautiful flower that blooms in autumn. The crabapple flowers are small, but once they bloom the branches are covered with blooms, and the clusters look very lush. Its flowers come in a great many colors - red, pink and white - creating a sense of abundant splendor amid the rustling autumn wind. If several crabapple trees bloom at the same time, there really is a kind of spectacular beauty.
7. Rosemary
Many people think of rosemary as a seasoning used in cooking, yet rosemary is a natural precious spice. But in fact rosemary does bloom, flowering in autumn with light purple flowers. The blooms are small and exquisite, and the fragrance is striking; often smelling rosemary also has the effect of refreshing the mind.
8. Verbena
Verbena is a pretty small flower that blooms in autumn, and its colors are highly varied - pink, orange and purple are all extremely common. This flower is suited to growing in warm regions, and is especially suitable for planting in roadside flower beds, improving urban greening and adding luster to the city.
9. Rose of Sharon
The rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus) mostly blooms in summer and autumn. This is a flower with very strong ornamental value, and its colors are incomparably vivid. It is suitable for planting in courtyards or growing at home. The rose of Sharon is often used to decorate cities; it can absorb sulfur dioxide and some harmful chlorides, and it also has an adsorbing effect on dust in the air, giving it a very strong role in purifying and beautifying the city.
10. Golden camellia
Many people do not know the golden camellia. This flower is the twin sister of the camellia and the sasanqua. Its flowering period is exactly in the crisp, clear days of autumn, and it is even a first-class protected flower plant of the state. The color of the golden camellia is as dazzling as gold, and the flowers are crystal clear and glossy as if coated with a layer of wax; seen through sunlight, they seem almost translucent. This flower is also praised by foreigners as a magical oriental tea, a national treasure of the plant world, comparable to the giant panda.