What plants bloom in June and July, and which flowers have symbolic meaning in summer?

The arrival of summer also brings thunderstorms, and for certain plants this is the golden period for growth. Walking through the flower market, what potted plants are suitable for beginners to grow in June and July? They have good meanings and also happen to coincide with their peak growing season.

Jasmine

Jasmine is a flower variety that captivates at first scent. Although its flowers are not large and the color is usually white, once in bloom its unique fragrance has the effects of opening the orifices, clearing heat and detoxifying, and calming the nerves. Its peak growing season is in June and July.

Care tips: Jasmine produces a fairly large amount of blooms, so during the growing period it needs to be guaranteed more than 6 hours of light. If the midday sun is too intense, a shade net should be added. When flower buds are forming, apply fertilizer 1 to 2 times every month, which lays a good foundation for subsequent flowering. Also, be sure to promptly prune spent flowers after the blooming period has passed, so as to stimulate new branches to keep blooming.

Sunflower

Sunflower is a plant whose flowers follow the sunlight after blooming, and after flowering the blooms are large and vivid, very lovely. Its meaning includes loyalty, firm conviction, and moving bravely forward.

Care tips: The optimal growing temperature for sunflowers is 18 to 30 degrees Celsius. Ensure 6-8 hours of direct sunlight every day, and it is recommended to place them near a south-facing window. As for watering, water once a week in spring and summer, and reduce to once every two weeks in autumn and winter when the weather turns cold. As for fertilizing, apply a compound fertilizer once a month during the growing period, and increase phosphorus and potassium fertilizer before the flowering period to promote full flower heads.

Mandevilla

Mandevilla is a plant originating from the Americas and belongs to the medium-sized flowering potted plants. In a botanical garden in Hangzhou, its single-branch flowering count can reach as many as 3000 blooms, with rich flower colors (red, pink, white, etc.). June and July are exactly its peak flowering period, and its flower language carries the meaning of sweetness and everlasting love, making it very suitable as a home potted plant for newlyweds.

Care tips: Mandevilla needs a full-sun or partial-sun environment. Only then can it produce more brilliantly colored flowers. If there is insufficient light, it may grow slowly or even fail to bloom. The watering secret is "drought-tolerant, afraid of waterlogging." In spring and autumn, water once every 10 days, and once a month in winter.