Yunding Ranch

Chapter 164
Even in the flower market, Lu Li still found it hard to believe that there are so many flowers in Texas, which is rough and wild in his impression.The barren and vast western scene in traditional western movies, the sky is full of yellow sand, deserted, and sand and stones are everywhere, but now it is full of flowers. The colorful and colorful pictures seem to pour out all the stocks in the paint box, and the whole world glows. Vigorous.

This is not Texas at all.

Especially when Lu Li saw the Rhododendron, his jaw was dislocated and he couldn't close it. "There is such a flower?"

Rhododendron is a very typical Asian flower, especially in China and Japan, which can be found all over the mountains and plains.Rhododendron is also known as azalea. Every spring, large expanses of red bloom continuously. The magnificent and spectacular scene is really amazing; being in it is like entering a painting by a master of traditional Chinese painting.

When he was a child, Lu Li's grandmother would pick azaleas every spring. Some types of azaleas can be used as medicine, and some types of azaleas can be eaten.Lu Li still remembered watching his grandma throw beautiful red flowers into the pot and fry them. At first he thought they were roses, which made grandma laugh heartily. Later, when grandma went to the mountain to pick azaleas, Lu Li It also followed.Childhood memories will always be fixed on the boundless red, and the endless azalea reflected in the clear blue sky is so beautiful.

Hearing Lu Li's exclamation, Andre turned around, "Ha, this is also the most popular flower in Asia. However, it has been cultivated in the western world for more than two centuries, and now there are many rhododendrons in the United States and Europe. It is a rhododendron, a hybrid variety with good cold resistance, very popular in New Jersey and New York, and it is an evergreen plant in all seasons."

"Evergreen in all seasons?" Song Lingyi also became curious. In their hometown, Rhododendron is a typical spring flower, and it is also a kind of winter jasmine.

Andre nodded, and briefly introduced the background knowledge, "It was relatively late when Rhododendrons were introduced to the United States. Around the 20s, the species at that time were no longer Asian purebreds. In the UK and the Netherlands After many crosses, and then crosses/breeds, most of the varieties in the United States are now evergreen varieties.”

Both Song Lingyi and Lu Li showed a look of sudden realization, "However, I don't recommend that you plant azaleas." Andre's sincerity made them both not quite understand - how could anyone push away the door-to-door business? "Planting rhododendrons in the garden can't reflect its charm. If you really want to plant them, you should reclaim a piece of wasteland, and then plant at least [-] or more trees, preferably [-] trees. When the flowering season comes, then It’s going to be spectacular, and I don’t know if you’ve been to San Antonio, there’s a planned area with a rhododendron walk on either side of the road, it’s just stunning.”

"I've only heard of the Cherry Blossom Trail, not the Rhododendron Trail." Lu Li said with a smile, but he couldn't help but picture that scene in his mind.Even if it's just a fantasy, the thrilling beauty still makes people breathless, and childhood memories come to my heart again.

"Then San Antonio is worth a visit." Andre gave a thumbs up and strongly recommended, "If you really like rhododendrons. Either remove the dwarf lilacs and use the pruned rhododendrons as hedges, I heard that some small towns in the UK are very popular, but I have never seen it. I can imagine that it must be beautiful, but it must be pruned frequently, which is very troublesome; It's like a work of art."

Lu Li cast his eyes on Song Lingyi, and Song Lingyi shook his head.

She doesn't like potted plants, because most of the potted plants are artificially planted in a tied and fixed way, which distorts the growth of the plants; as for the flower hedges, as Andre said, they need to be pruned regularly, so that Lu Li With that lazy personality, it is estimated that after she goes back, the flower fence will be abandoned.

In the end, Song Lingyi bought four camellias, four cacti, and fifty geraniums from Andre.This is considered a temporary end.

"You guys continue shopping in the market first, and when you leave, let me know, and I'll ask the guy to move everything to the parking lot." Andre said quickly, taking down Lu Li's license plate number.

Since these plants were not too big, Lu Li carried them back by himself. If they were big ones, the merchants would send them back in person.

"No problem." Lu Li nodded, and after hearing Song Lingyi's signal, he said hastily, "By the way, we're going to buy some cornflowers and blue hat flowers. Do you have any recommendations?"

Andre immediately showed a warm smile, "It's a wise choice. How can you not have these two things when you come to Texas?" Andre walked to the door of the store and pointed to the direction behind, "Did you see that? There are all blue storefronts at the entrance, the one in front of the trees, that is Joey's store, we are experts in cornflowers and blue caps, even the city hall will come to him to order, he is a rigid Old guy, typical Texan, but with a passion for flowers, trust him to meet all your needs."

"Thank you!" Lu Li shook hands with Andre again, but Andre laughed heartily, "I should be the one to say thank you, thank you for your concern. Hope you have a happy shopping day!"

Then, Lu Li and Song Lingyi continued to walk.

Anyone who comes to Texas will never miss the starry blue flowers on both sides of the road. The blue trail, which is more magnificent than the stars in the sky, can be said to be the most beautiful scenery in the lonely desert.When people mention the world-famous flower viewing spots, besides the lavender in France, the tulips in the Netherlands, and the cherry blossoms in Japan, the blue hat in Texas is also one of them.

In fact, the scientific name of the blue cap flower is Texas lupine, because the flower color and petals resemble the sun hat worn by women, so it is named "blue cap flower", which is the state flower of Texas.The blue cap was just a kind of wild flower at the beginning. The petals are in the shape of palmate compound leaves, spiraling up like a spiral. The small caps form the whole huge flower buds. The leaflets are lanceolate to oblanceolate , thick leaves, terminal racemes, slender inflorescence rachis, very short pedicels, and finally form long clusters like dogtail grass, fluffy and slender, blooming proudly in the spring breeze.

In March and April every year, near Dallas, there is a nearly [-]-kilometer-long blue cap flower road, which goes all the way in a mighty way, like a blue carpet, outlining the vast land. Just like the beautiful scene of the red brick wall path in "The Wizard of Oz", tourists from all over the world flock here to feel the breath of spring.Therefore, Dezhou also takes advantage of the opportunity to hold the Blue Hat Flower Festival every April to welcome visitors from all over the world.

In fact, in addition to blue, lupines also have white, red, purple, etc., and each one is like a soft feather duster, spreading out continuously, which is really a magnificent sight.

When I came to the ranch before, Song Lingyi saw a short road of blue hat flowers in Texas and was fascinated by it; after arriving at the ranch, Song Lingyi couldn't put it down. It's hard to imagine the rich purple in midsummer and July. It will be such a scene.Now renovating the garden, she decided to plant an entire avenue of blue hats to complement the lavender fields.

As for the cornflower, this kind of flower is easy to grow, not too picky about the climate, and the flower pot like a cone is also petite and lovely. Planting it with the blue hat flower will turn the entire main house into a blue ocean, which is absolutely amazing. People are amazed.Of course, Song Lingyi has also conceived other flower combinations. The purchase in Andre's store just now is just the first step. It can be imagined that the pasture will be more beautiful after the renovation.

Following Andre's instructions, Lu Li and Song Lingyi found their destination with almost no effort. The intoxicating blue at the door was nothing but blue. The mellow and full blue was among the dazzling array of flowers in the flower market. , like a clear stream, flowing down quietly and proudly, the waterfall-like blue blocks all the colorful colors around, leaving only blue in the whole world, but it is not monotonous at all, layer upon layer Laid out one after another, it only takes one glance to make people fall in love.

Just the first impression, this store has a good impression on people, and I can't help but start to wonder what kind of person the owner of the store is.

"Joy?" Lu Li looked in from the door, but he couldn't see the owner, so he could only shout loudly.No one responded, so he couldn't help shouting again, "Is anyone there?" There was still no response, only an empty silence, and the surrounding flowers made Lu Li feel as if he was in a "Sound of Music" movie.

Could it be that the master has left temporarily?Lu Li looked around, but still didn't see anyone, but the door of the shop was open, so what's going on?

Song Lingyi looked down at the cornflower in front of her. In Europe, the cornflower is the most common flower, and it is everywhere in the mountains and plains. Germany has designated it as the national flower.Therefore, when people see cornflowers all over the grasslands and mountains, they will naturally think of European scenes.Going up to smell it, the faint scent of chrysanthemums made Song Lingyi's smile rise involuntarily.

"Don't touch it!" A rude voice came directly, startling Song Lingyi, and even Lu Li felt a little abrupt-where did the voice come from? "Didn't you read the warning signs? You can only see but not touch! Or, are you illiterate? The most taboo thing about flowers is rude touch. You don't look like a person who can care for flowers."

Even before meeting face to face, this person has already cursed and heard him before seeing him. This way of appearing on the stage really makes people... feel uncomfortable.

(End of this chapter)