Xia Lan

Author: Guan Wenfang
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Publish Date: 2004-03-01
Features: Summer orchids like Xia Lan and spring orchids are equally fragrant and rich in history, with a long-standing heritage. Especially in Jiangsu and Zhejiang, summer orchids have been developed early and for a long time, with documented records. Statistics show there are approximately 156 varieties. Mr. Wu Yingxiang in Orchids of China highly praises Jiangsu and Zhejiang summer orchids, stating, "Among them, those from Zhejiang Province are most renowned." With the passage of time and changes in the world, many precious traditional summer orchid varieties in Zhejiang have been lost in recent years. In recent years, the development of orchids has been rapid, and most people have realized that summer orchids also need to keep up. As a result, summer orchids in Jiangsu and Zhejiang have developed rapidly in recent years, forming a trend of parity with spring orchids.