Camellia is a precious flower in our country. Although its foliage is not large, its flowers are indeed beautiful, with about fifteen or sixteen petals. From a distance, the camellia looks like a small red lantern hanging from a tree, which is indeed beautiful. Some camellia petals near the center of the flower have pink stripes on them. Camellia flowers flourish throughout the year and are evergreen all year round. It has a lifespan of up to 1,000 years and can be called the star of longevity among flowers. The day is coming, and a hundred flowers are blooming. There are colorful spring flowers, peonies with a national fragrance, and peach blossoms in a variety of shapes, but my favorite is the camellia.
There are thousands of varieties of camellias. Today I would like to introduce you to a camellia that is famous for its fragrance. Known as the fragrant concubine of the flower world, it has a very high status in the horticultural world. It is also the only camellia that can compete with peonies. The more you raise, the more valuable it becomes. Whether it's home potted plants, landscaping or villa landscaping, you can see it. I'm sure you'll love it. It is known as the queen of camellia - Xiangfei, also known as drunken incense, thyme, it is the leader in the camellia industry, and it is also the first of the five treasures of camellia.
When the flower first blooms, it is an attractive pink color. Over time, instead of fading, the color of the flowers becomes darker and darker, giving a warm, fiery feeling. It is a double-petaled camellia. When the flowers are fully opened, the golden stamens inside are exposed, which plays a noticeable finishing touch. Most camellias are lighter in color when they first bloom and need to be colored later, but the first bloom is the most beautiful time. The number of petals of Xiangfei is large, so the overall flower shape is extremely huge. It is a huge camellia.
The size of a flower is more than twice that of an ordinary camellia, and the ornamental value is doubled. Xiangfei is a variety with abundant flowers. As long as there are branches, there will be flowers, and there will never be empty branches. When the flowering period is in full bloom, dozens or hundreds of flowers can bloom at the same time, giving people the feeling of flowers blooming and falling, which is very spectacular. The habits of the fragrant concubine are the same as those of the common camellia. The plant growth period is around June every year, and the flower bud period is around September. The hotter the climate that year, the stronger the fragrance after flowering. Flowering is timely in December, and it can continue to bloom until the following year.
The overall flowering period is less than half a year, giving people plenty of time to enjoy the flowers. It is also by far the longest-flowering woody flower, and there are absolutely no drawbacks. In fact, the biggest advantage of Xiangfei is its fragrance. It has the reputation of being the best fragrance in the world. After blooming, you can feel a rich and mellow fragrance straight into your nostrils. The more the sun shines, the more intense the fragrance becomes. Currently one of the most fragrant and powerful camellia varieties. According to statistics, more than 90% of camellia flowers are fragrance-free, but Xiangfei is an exception. Especially in this cold and bleak winter, it is in full swing, which really makes people feel loved. Those who like to smell flowers should not miss it.
Xiangfei is known for its simple maintenance and strong adaptability to the environment. It looks like an orchid specially prepared for newbies. In recent years, more and more people have given up roses in favor of fragrant concubines. Perhaps that's its greatest strength. What are you waiting for? I don't dare to say anything about other flowers, as long as there is a place where the concubine is there, the whole room can be called an elegant residence. I may not recommend other flowers, but Xiangfei, you must not miss it.