The 3000 square meter flower sea along the Houtan riverbank is magnificent and open
After the beginning of autumn, a large flower sea of about 3000 square meters located on the riverbank of Houtan entered its peak flowering period. Entering the Houtan Riverside from 2200 World Expo Avenue, what catches your eye is a natural wetland landscape. Under the blue sky and white clouds, tall and lush sequoia trees, and different levels of pedestrian walkways and bridges allow citizens and tourists to immerse themselves in it, full of wild fun. The mixed planting of centella and sulfur chrysanthemums bloomed freely in the scorching sun.
The summer heat of early September is still here, and the lotus flowers in this water system are still standing tall and graceful. The patchwork of centella, sulfur chrysanthemums, and lotus flowers complement each other perfectly, creating a colorful oil painting that is so enchanting that it attracts many runners, cyclists, and photographers who have encountered it.
The greening staff introduced that centella is a relatively easy to cultivate flower variety with a fast growth rate. It can bloom within two months after sowing. At the same time, it has a variety of flower colors, including deep red, rose red, pink, yellow, etc. It is dazzling and has a long flowering period, usually from June to October. It can remain bright for a long time and has high ornamental value, so it is often created as a flower sea.
The monochromatic sulfur chrysanthemum has a compact and lush plant shape, and can bloom year after year with just one planting. Its vitality is very tenacious.
Jiang Yuedong, a staff member of the Riverside Department of the Greening Center of the Pudong New Area Ecological Environment Bureau, told
Text: Li Li
Photography: Min Di
*Reprinted from official WeChat account released by Pudong
