Perennial flowers - 150 varieties

Author: Xue Congxian (Compiler)
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Publish Date: July 1, 1999
Features: Perennial flowers, also known as perennial bedding plants, refer to perennial herbaceous plants that bloom beautifully and are primarily grown for their flowers. The lifespan of perennial flowers can last for many years. Regardless of whether the aboveground part has bloomed or set fruit, the underground part remains alive, allowing it to sprout and grow again the following year, such as impatiens, chrysanthemums, gerberas, ornamental bromeliads, iris, African violets, Birds of Paradise, and Anthericum. This book features 150 species, encompassing the existing cultivated varieties in South China, with many being newly introduced from abroad.
Perennial flowers are used for ornamental purposes, such as arranging garden beds, growing in pots, or serving as cut flowers and floral arrangements. Particularly in floral arrangements, perennial flowers are the primary source of materials, such as chrysanthemums, carnations, poinsettias, baby's breath, gerberas, Birds of Paradise, and starflowers.
In terms of growth habits, there are sun-loving plants that prefer full sunlight, such as carnations, chrysanthemums, gerberas, starflowers, portulaca, fuchsias, and thistles. There are also shade-loving plants that thrive in scattered, soft light. These plants are not tolerant of strong, direct sunlight, such as ornamental bromeliads, impatiens, shade-loving flowers, African violets, whale flowers, and orchids. Detailed cultivation instructions are provided for each species in this book.
In terms of cultivation and management, seasonal temperature changes and the length of daylight significantly affect the growth and flowering of perennial flowers. Proper management must be applied at the right time to ensure successful blooming.
Perennial flowers are primarily grown for their flowers and can be cultivated in pots, arranged in gardens, or used as floral materials. They contribute greatly to greening, beautifying home environments, and promoting the well-being of people's minds and bodies.