There are many types of flowers that grow in autumn, and the following are some typical representatives:
1. Osmanthus: Osmanthus is one of the top ten traditional flowers in China, with a golden color and a flowering period from September to early October. It is famous for its elegant aroma, especially when it blooms in mid autumn, giving people a refreshing feeling. Osmanthus not only has ornamental value, but is also widely used in food, cosmetics, and wine making.
2. Chrysanthemum: Chrysanthemum is one of the top ten famous flowers in China. Whether cultivated or wild, it blooms in autumn. The flowering period of chrysanthemums is from September to November, with a wide variety of colors and beautiful flower shapes, giving people a sense of beauty and enjoyment. Meanwhile, chrysanthemums can also be used as medicine to treat diseases, and long-term consumption of chrysanthemum tea can help delay aging.
3. The other shore flower: The other shore flower usually blooms from September to October and is known as the flower in the sky. It is also one of the four auspicious signs from heaven. Its flower shape is unique, with slender and beautiful petals, rich aroma, and only opens at night, closing during the day. The other shore flower is mainly used for ornamental and horticultural decoration.
4. Morning glory: Morning glory flowers bloom from June to October, with the peak flowering period in summer. It is a common ornamental plant. Its flower shape is similar to a trumpet, with a variety of colors including blue, crimson, peach, purple, and more. In addition to its ornamental value, the seeds of morning glory also have medicinal value.
5. Epiphyllum: Epiphyllum belongs to the family Cactaceae and has a short flowering period, but its flowers are beautiful and noble, with a fragrant aroma. Epiphyllum is a famous ornamental flower with medicinal value, which has the effects of softening stool, detoxification, clearing heat, and treating asthma.
6. Wood Hibiscus: Wood Hibiscus is a shrub or small tree, with colors such as white, pink, and red, and beautiful flower shapes similar to lotus. The flowers and leaves of hibiscus can be used as medicine, which has the effects of clearing heat and detoxifying, reducing swelling and pus, cooling blood and stopping bleeding. It holds an important position in Chinese culture and is regarded as the flower of gentlemen.
7. Thousand day Red: The flowering period of Thousand day Red is from August to November, with a head shaped inflorescence that remains unchanged for a long time. It is a common ornamental flower and also has medicinal value, suitable for use as a material for clearing heat and reducing fire in flower tea.
8. Hibiscus flowers: The flowering period of hibiscus flowers is from July to October, and their colors include light purple and dark purple. It has medicinal value and can also be consumed. In horticulture, hibiscus flowers are often used for planting hedgerows.
9. Triangle plum: Triangle plum has a long flowering period, and if properly maintained, it can gradually bloom from spring to winter. Although many Bougainvillea do not bloom in summer, they will definitely bloom in autumn.
10. Rose flowers: Rose flowers can bloom all year round except for winter, but spring and autumn flowers are the most beautiful. Autumn is the best time to buy roses.
11. Geranium: The flowering period of the upright variety of geranium can last from autumn to summer, and it is not troubled by pests and diseases, making it very suitable for balcony potted plants.
12. Autumn Dendrobium: Autumn Dendrobium is a variety of Dendrobium orchid that blooms in autumn, with a wide variety of colors and a long lasting flowering period. It is also very shade tolerant and particularly suitable for indoor maintenance.
There are also plants such as Zhu Ding Hong, Si Ji Qiu Hai Tang, Zhu Jie Qiu Hai Tang, Dolphin Flower, Lily Flower, Jin Lu Hua, Tomato (flowering in summer and autumn), Mao Dou (flowering in summer and autumn), Cilantro (flowering from April to November), Perilla (flowering from August to November), etc., which also bloom in autumn. These flowers each have their own characteristics, adding infinite vitality and charm to the autumn scenery.