On school campuses, decorating with flowers is always a great choice to bring a green, fresh and vibrant space to students. In addition, planting flowers to decorate school grounds also has educational significance to help students recognize and get closer to nature and appreciate the value of plants and flowers.
In this article, we will learn about the top 5 types of flowers commonly grown to decorate school campuses!
Petunia flowers
Petunia flowers are also known as weeping petunias or petunias. This is a flower that originates from South America and is becoming increasingly popular in many countries around the world.
The petunia flower is a soft herbaceous plant, small in size and only about 50-60cm in length. The branches of the flower tree are very small, grow densely, interspersed throughout the trunk, so they look very luxuriant. The leaves are soft, have a small oval shape and a glossy green color. When grown on branches, they create a cool and refreshing feeling.
Petunia is a seasonal plant, so the lifetime of this flower is usually less than 1 year. Besides, the lifespan of a tree also depends on many other factors such as the variety of the tree, how it is planted, and whether the tree care process is careful or not.
Nowadays, as biotechnology is increasingly developing, new hybrid tree varieties are being born that can live longer than other normal tree species.
In feng shui, petunias are a sign of proliferation and full of energy. Therefore, planting petunias on school grounds helps contribute to building the slogan “Friendly school – Active students” bringing good luck and good health to pupils, students and teachers in the school.
Japanese purslane flower
The Japanese spruce tree of the ten o’clock family has berry stems and colorful flowers that are so bright and immediately attract the eyes of everyone around. Currently, Japanese spruce trees are grown mainly in urban buildings and school campuses to create beautiful flower beds or colorful borders. Many people cannot ignore the beautiful scenery when they arrive and take beautiful photos, preserving beautiful and wonderful moments. That, the Japanese spruce tree has brought not only beauty in space but also beauty in charisma.
Sun chrysanthemum
Sun chrysanthemum, also known as Asterula flower, is a flower belonging to the Asteraceae family with a small shrub stem, with an average height of only about 20 to 40cm. The green leaves are oval shaped and have soft hairs on the upper surface. The flowers of this plant are small, bright yellow and bloom almost all year round with no fixed flowering season.
Because it is a shrub, it is easy to grow and care for, and is less prone to pests and diseases. Tiny, tiny flowers symbolize delicate beauty in life. Not only that, this flower also shows resilience, the will to rise up with a spirit of always being ready.
Hydrangea flowers
The hydrangea plant has the scientific name Cuphea hyssopifolia, the English name is False Heather, Mexican Heather, Hawaiian Heather or Elfin Herb, belonging to the Lythraceae family originating from Southern Mexico and Guatemala.
Hydrangea is a small shrub, about 20 – 60 cm tall. If grown for a long time, the tree can reach 90cm – 100cm. The hydrangea tree has a small, green stem and leaves growing opposite each other, accompanied by the eye-catching purple color of the flowers. The tree has low bushes, grows well, and has many buds. The inflorescence is short and purple, consisting of 6 petals. The hydrangea tree has fruit, but it is very rare so few people see the fruit of this tree.
The hydrangea tree is a symbol of bonded friendship, of luxury and eternity. Because of such meanings, the tree is often planted in schools, parks and factories.
Rose
On school grounds, roses create a beautiful and sophisticated landscape. It helps enhance the friendliness of the learning environment and create a joyful living space for students. Additionally, roses also help create a better learning environment by minimizing noise and air pollution.
Growing roses at school also brings health benefits. Roses increase oxygen levels and reduce stress, helping to improve mood and increase student concentration. In addition, roses also help increase brain development and memory ability of students.
Growing roses also helps encourage students to develop meticulous skills and responsibility. They will have to learn how to care for and manage plants, along with creating a nice and green living space for the school community.
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