What flowers are suitable for growing in Kunming, and what are the city flower and city tree

I. Climate characteristics of Kunming

Kunming is located in a low-latitude subtropical region at low northern latitudes and has a plateau mountainous monsoon climate. Influenced by the warm, moist southwest airflow from the Indian Ocean, Kunming is like spring all year round, with a mild climate, no severe cold in winter, and no intense heat in summer. It has long daily sunshine hours and abundant rainfall, so it can be said to be very suitable for the growth of flowers. Even peonies and herbaceous peonies, which require low-temperature vernalization, can be planted in Kunming. Kunming can truly be called a "city of flowers."

II. What flowers are suitable for growing in Kunming

Generally speaking, plants grown in the ground are greatly affected by the regional environment. In view of Kunming's climate characteristics, it is relatively suitable to plant Yunnan camellia (Camellia reticulata), rhododendron, magnolia, orchid, primrose, lily, bougainvillea, double yellow banksian rose, wisteria, honeysuckle, Chinese trumpet creeper, goldfish plant, ivy, Stephania, morning glory, cypress vine, flame vine, chrysanthemum, water lily, lotus, variegated periwinkle, geranium, hydrangea, begonia, canna, herbaceous peony, dahlia, calla lily, gladiolus, freesia, iris, dianthus, hollyhock, Persian buttercup, cyclamen, gloxinia, asparagus fern, Christmas cactus, epiphyllum, Musella lasiocarpa, and many others.

III. What are Kunming's city flower and city tree

Kunming's city flower is the Yunnan camellia (Camellia reticulata), and its city tree is magnolia. Because Yunnan has eight famous flowers, and camellia ranks first among the eight famous flowers. Moreover, camellia is not only a traditional famous flower of our country but also a world-famous flower. As Yunnan is the main producing area of camellia in our country, the Standing Committee of the People's Congress decided to designate the Yunnan camellia as Kunming's city flower. As for magnolia, it was also designated as Kunming's city tree because of its pure temperament.