10 Flowers That Bloom in December
It’s already winter in December, and although it’s a season when many plants enter dormancy, there are still some resilient flowers that bloom vibrantly despite the cold. Some well-known flowers…
March, in the Gregorian calendar, is the most beautiful season for blooming flowers.
Cherry blossoms, peach blossoms, pear blossoms, tulips, forsythias, hyacinths, rhododendrons, and rapeseed flowers are all in bloom this month. Besides these, are there any other seasonal flowers in March you know of?
In the following text, I will share with you ten types of flowers that bloom in March. Let’s delve into the details together.
When thinking about what flowers bloom in March, Cherry Blossoms immediately come to mind. Cherry blossoms are renowned spring flowers, blossoming in clusters of three to five on a branch, forming an umbrella-like pattern.
The petals often have a nick at the end, and the color is typically white or pink. Blossoms usually appear in March, alongside or after the leaves, changing with the season. Cherry blossoms are incredibly romantic when they bloom, often used for garden decoration.
They can be divided into single and double petals types, with the single-petal type able to bear fruit while most double petal types cannot. Cherry blossoms are quite varied, growing worldwide, mainly in Japan, hence they’re also known as “Tokyo Cherry Blossoms” or “Japanese Cherry Blossoms.
Of the about 40 wild species of cherry blossom plants worldwide, 33 originate from China. Besides, cherry blossoms can be used medicinally for symptoms like coughs and fever, and they also have skin-softening and brightening effects, making them a crucial ingredient in skincare products.
Peach blossoms are the flowers of the peach tree, blooming in season in March. The flowers, which appear individually, come in white, pink, and red, with blooming periods from March to April.
Varieties include deep red, scarlet, pure white, and mixed red and white, as well as double and multiple petal types. Peach blossoms symbolize the captive of love. As an important flowering tree species in early spring, different peach blossom festivals are held from March to June every year.
Not only do peach blossoms hold high ornamental value, but they also are frequently used in literature. Additionally, peach blossoms have medicinal value in promoting circulation and moisturizing the skin, and can be made into peach blossom pills or peach blossom tea.
When discussing flowers that bloom in March, pear blossoms certainly top the list. Pear blossoms are the flowers of the pear tree, blooming from March to May.
Their delicate, slightly larger petals and pure white color resemble snowflakes, exuding a subtle fragrance. In China, pear blossoms have been cultivated for over 2000 years, with a wide variety of species and cultivars.
Historically, they’ve been loved for their elegant beauty, earning the admiration of poets. The fruit they bear can be consumed or used medicinally, making pear blossoms highly valuable both for their practical use and ornamental appeal.
Tulips belong to the lily family, renowned worldwide as bulbous flowers and also as superior cut flowers. Blooming from March to May, they are one of the seasonal flowers in March. Tulips have upright stems, elegant and beautiful leaves, and lotus-like flowers that are attractive and charming.
Originally believed to come from Turkey, tulips are seen as symbols of victory and beauty in the West. Many countries, like the Netherlands, Iran, and Turkey, treasure them as national flowers.
Tulips bloom each spring, bearing large, vibrant single flowers at the top, with red petals often mixed with white and yellow. Sometimes, they are wholly white or yellow, with lengths of 5-7 cm and widths of 2-4 cm.
Also known as Spring Herald, Yellow Lilac, or Golden Belt, Forsythias are deciduous shrubs growing up to 30-100 cm high. The flowers, bearing a refreshing fragrance and golden color with a red flush outside, bloom alone on the branches from last year before the leaves emerge, from February to April.
Forsythias are named for their early blooming, ushering in a spring filled with various blossoms. Along with plum blossoms, narcissus, and camellias, they are known as the “Four Friends of the Snow” and are common in China.
Forsythias are loved for their graceful beauty, extraordinary character, resistance to cold, and adaptability. With a cultivation history of over 1000 years, there are records of Forsythias in Bai Juyi’s poem “On Behalf of the Spring Herald” in the Tang Dynasty, Han Qi’s “Welcoming Spring in the Eastern Hall of the Central Book” in the Song Dynasty, and Zhou Wenhua’s “The History of Runan Garden” in the Ming Dynasty.
Now, Forsythias are the city flower of Hebi City, Henan Province.
One of the famous bulbous flowers, Hyacinths are important potted flowers blooming from March to April. With low and tidy plants, their colors are generally classified into eight series: blue, pink, white, light yellow, purple, yellow, scarlet, and red.
Before blooming, hyacinths look like large garlic, but after blooming, their flowers are graceful, with rich colors, making them one of the top choices for family planting. Hyacinths filter dust, their fragrance stabilizes emotions and relieves fatigue.
Aside from being ornamental, their flowers can also be used to extract aromatic oils. However, their bulbs are toxic; if eaten accidentally, symptoms like dizziness, stomach cramps, and diarrhea can occur.
When it comes to flowers that bloom in March, I recommend Rhododendrons. These famous flowering plants generally bloom in the spring, each cluster bearing 2-6 flowers.
The flowers have a funnel-shaped corolla, coming in red, light red, apricot red, snowy cyan, white, etc., with rich and vibrant colors. The name ‘Rhododendron’ comes from an ancient story about a bird named Dujuan who sang sorrowfully day and night until it coughed up blood, which dyed the flowers all over the mountain red.
With their bright red corollas, Rhododendrons have high ornamental value and are cultivated in parks worldwide. In May 1985, Rhododendrons were selected as one of China’s top ten famous flowers.
Rapeseed flowers, also known as Cole, originate from Europe and Central Asia. They are an annual herb of the cruciferous family and are in season in March.
In China, rapeseed flowers are concentrated in Wuyuan Hengling, Hanzhong Basin, Jiangling Terraces, Luoping Plain in Yunnan, and Menyuan Plateau in Qinghai.
Every year around March and April, the mountains and fields are covered with attractive golden yellow rapeseed flowers, attracting butterflies and bees to dance among them, creating a magnificent sight. Additionally, the young stems and leaves of the rapeseed plant can be used as vegetables.
Kapok flowers are a specialty of the South, and they are the city flowers of Guangzhou, Kaohsiung, and Panzhihua. They are also known as “Hero Flowers.”
When the Kapok tree has shed its leaves, it’s time for the flowers to bloom, typically between February and March. In the spring, the Kapok flowers are brightly red, yet not gaudy. Their sturdy trunks and tall posture present a heroic spectacle, with the red of the flowers resembling the spirit of a hero, staining the treetops like the fresh blood of a hero.
After the flowers fall, they gather under the tree, not fading or wilting, saying goodbye to the world in a heroic way. Kapok flowers have heat-clearing, dampness-removing, and detoxifying effects, and can be used for brewing tea or making soup.
Spring Orchids, also known as Duo Orchids, You Orchids, Grass Orchids, Pudilan, or Duo Duo Xiang, have small plants and strap-like leaves. They have many varieties and usually bloom from January to March.
As the most anciently cultivated orchid, the Spring Orchid has been a common household plant since ancient times. It adapts well to the environment, enjoys a warm and humid semi-shady environment, and releases an especially elegant fragrance when blooming.
It is an excellent choice for interior decoration and is popular in the flower market during the spring season. Its roots, leaves, and flowers can all be used for medicinal purposes.
Peggie was once a high school mathematics teacher, but she set aside her chalkboard and textbooks to follow her lifelong passion for flowers. After years of dedication and learning, she not only established a thriving flower shop but also founded this blog, “Flowers Library”. If you have any questions or wish to learn more about flowers, feel free to contact Peggie.
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