Evening mist flower is native to the Mediterranean region of Europe, and Spain, Portugal and other countries are its birthplace. Because the evening mist flower comes from the Mediterranean region, it likes warm and sunny environment and is not cold-resistant. The plant height of the evening mist flower is 60- 120cm, the base is often lignified, and the leaves are oval and 8cm long.
The apex is sharp, the edge has sharp double serrations, the flowering period is summer and autumn, the flowers are small and numerous, and the corolla is white and dark blue. Usually, the evening mist flowers bloom in spring and early summer every year. When they bloom, the evening mist flowers are terminal, showing umbrella inflorescences and more tubular flowers.
The flower pattern is smaller and there are more flowers, usually purple or light blue-purple. Pale blue and purple flowers gather together, emitting elegant floral fragrance, giving people a very pure and beautiful feeling.
Cultivation of evening mist
1, temperature control
The temperature range of13℃-18℃ is the most suitable for the growth and development of evening mist, in which the temperature of evening mist germination is18℃, so spring and autumn are the most suitable for the development and germination of evening mist, so it can't keep out the cold and heat well. In winter, measures should be taken to prevent cold and keep warm, and in summer, it should be avoided to be placed outdoors at high temperature.
2. Duration of illumination
Evening mist needs a lot of sunlight for photosynthesis and nutrient absorption in both growth and flowering season, so unlike other plants, it only needs 5-6 hours of illumination every day. Evening mist can't be directly exposed to the sun in summer and hot summer, and it needs to be illuminated all the time in normal temperature sunshine.
3, watering control
Evening mist is a herbaceous plant for many years, so the requirement for watering is not so strict, but it must be watered regularly. During the peak season of growth and development, a small amount of water in the morning and evening can't be shaken. In the hot summer season, water should avoid the high temperature period, and spray the plants and leaves with spray to cool down. Start to reduce the frequency of watering in autumn and winter, so don't water during jelly.