Rhododendron Dandong

China is the hometown of rhododendrons. Rhododendrons in Dandong, Liaoning Province spread to Sichuan, Shanghai, Xinjiang, Zhejiang, Beijing and even the flower city of Guangzhou with its unique charm. More than 800 species of rhododendrons have been found all over the world, of which 650 are distributed in China, and there are more than 240 in Dandong. After more than 60 years of cultivation, Rhododendron in Dandong has formed its own excellent characters. Dandong Rhododendron has a long history and enjoys a good reputation at home and abroad. At present, Dandong has more than 5,000 mu of Rhododendron planting base, employing more than 50,000 people, and planting more than 300 products of Rhododendron, which are sold in large quantities all over the country every year. The soil, climate, water quality and other conditions in Dandong are particularly suitable for the growth of Rhododendron. Therefore, all levels in Dandong actively support the development of Rhododendron planting industry, establish a flower market, and promote the scale, technology and grade of Rhododendron planting while increasing publicity and expansion, making Rhododendron a characteristic product in Dandong. Rhododendron, also known as Rhododendron, Rhododendron, Rhododendron, Rhododendron, Rhododendron, Rhododendron, Rhododendron is an evergreen or deciduous shrub or evergreen tree of Ericaceae. There are about 900 species in all genera, 530 species in China, mainly distributed in Yunnan, Tibet and Sichuan, and about 300 cultivated horticultural varieties. Usually divided into: spring cuckoo (Oriental cuckoo) comes from Japan, with small flowers, flowering in April, and many varieties; Cuckoo (Rhododendron macrophylla), which grows vigorously and can reach 2 ~ 3 meters high, is an excellent rootstock of Xijuan, with large flowers, many single petals and about 10 varieties. The cuckoo, first bred by Holland and Belgium in Western Europe, has many colors and patterns, and is the most beautiful one. It is stocky, with a tight crown and is afraid of freezing. The flowering period is from April to May, and the flower diameter is 6 cm to 10 cm, with many varieties. Xia Juan (called Rhododendron Gaoyue in Japan) blooms at the latest, from May to June, with slender branches and leaves, full crown and a height of about 1 meter. Rhododendron is the national flower of Nepal. Excellent varieties are propagated by grafting, cutting or original seed sowing. It is a world-famous flower and one of the top ten traditional flowers in China. Suitable for garden planting, it is the main flower in winter, spring and early summer. Dandong Rhododendron Dandong City, Liaoning Province Flower Association Dandong City now governs the administrative areas, namely donggang city, Fengcheng, Kuandian County, Zhen 'an District, Zhenxing District and yuanbao district. Geographical coordinates are 123 22'-125 41' east longitude and 39 43'-41 09' north latitude. AGI2008-07-00036 Rhododendron Dandong is a geographical indication product of agricultural products.
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