Kunming champion recruitment

Red plum, Latin scientific name (Leptospermum scoparium), evergreen shrub, Myrtaceae, is a garden flower variety introduced in recent years. Native to New Zealand, Australia and other regions, the cold tolerance is not strong. It is named because its leaves are like pine leaves and flowers are like red berries, and because its double petals are like peony, it is also called "Ye Song Peony". Although the flowers are small, they are colorful and exquisitely shaped. At the same time, it also has ornamental value and certain medicinal value.

The cold tolerance of red plum is not very strong, and the temperature must be kept above-1℃ in winter, so it can only be potted for viewing in the north, and can be used in courtyard greening in the south with mild climate.

Songhongmei likes a cool, humid and sunny environment, and the suitable growth temperature is 18℃-25℃. It is required to keep the temperature above-1℃ in winter, to be afraid of exposure to high temperature and scorching sun in summer, and to give adequate illumination in other seasons. Drought tolerance is strong, and the requirements for soil are not strict, but the slightly acidic soil rich in humus, loose and fertile, and well drained is the best. Avoid high temperature and humidity, prevent poor drainage and long-term water accumulation.