From flowering shrub to flowers that develop from bulbs , the diverse plant of the Korean peninsula include many different character of splendid blooms suitable for a variety of growing weather condition . Common flowers native to Korea let in genus Funka , azaleas and lilies .
South Korea’s National Flower
The South Korean home flower is the rose of Sharon ( Hibiscus syriacus , USDA flora hardiness zones 5 - 8) , which is not a rose but rather a member of the hibiscus family . The blooms of this deciduous shrub have five pinkish - mauve - color petals with magenta middle .
The rose of Sharon is in bloom from June through October . It is considered trespassing in part of the United States .
Korean Flowering Shrubs
countenance ’s take a face at some of Korea ’s flowering shrubs .
Korean Forsythia
designate the official peak of the South Korean uppercase of Seoul , the Korean forsythia ( Forsythiaovata , zones 4 to 7 ) , also known as golden bells , is a deciduous bush that blooms in former fountain . Its heyday have four yellow petal with a breadth of 3/4 inch .
The bud of the Korean forsythia can withstand temperatures as low as 25 ° F , which makes them exceptionally hardy . These works bloom on the previous yr ’s heyday , so any pruning should be done now after they are fetch up flowering to stave off cutting off the undermentioned time of year ’s bloom .
Azaleas
Manyazaleas(Rhododendronspp . ) are evergreen ; however , some coinage native to Korea are deciduous , meaning they slough their leaves in the fall in frigid climates . They include the royal azalea ( Rhododendron schlippenbachii , zones 4 to 7 ) , which reaches a meridian of 4 to 6 feet . Its bloodless , funnel - shaped blossom have a pink tint to them and are around 3 column inch wide .
The Korean azalea ( Rhododendron yedoensevar.poukhanense , zones 4 to 9 ) has a exchangeable height but with purplish - pink flowers . Both species bloom in April and May .
Koreanspice Viburnum
The Koreanspice viburnum ( Viburnum carlesii , zone 4 to 7 ) is a deciduous shrub prized for its intensely scented white flowers , which have a spicy fragrance and grow in clusters . The buds of the species are red . The flowers have a pink tinge when they emerge .
Perennial Flowers of Korea
Here are some beloved perennial flowers found in Korea .
Brilliant Lychnis
For a summer video display of red flowers , consider the brilliant catchfly ( Lychnis fulgens , zones 4 to 8) , which blooms in June and July . This species , which is aboriginal to parts of China , Japan , Russia and Korea , produces showy blossom that are 2 1/2 inch extensive , where each ruby-red petal has two lobes . The splendid lychnis can grow in dry , inadequate soils .
Hostas
Hostas(Hostaspp . ) are go - to repeated prime for implant in shaded field and are aboriginal to Asia . Hostas species incur in Korea includeHosta longipes , which produces purple flowers , andHosta clausa , the blooms of which are lavender in color . Both species are hardy in zone 3 to 8 .
Flowing Bulbs in Korea
Lastly , have ’s look at some flowing bulbs in Korea .
Lilies
A number of truthful lilies ( Liliumspp . ) are native to Korea , include the coral lily ( genus Lilium pumilum , zones 3 to 7 ) . As its name suggests , it has coral - colored efflorescence . It is in bloom in June and July .
The popular Panthera tigris lily ( Lilium lancifolium , zone 3 to 8) , which has orange flowers that are covered in dark brown specks , is also aboriginal to Korea .
Yellow Surprise Lily
The chickenhearted surprisal lily ( Lycoris chinensis , zones 5 to 9 ) , a extremity of the amaryllis syndicate , is native to humid wood areas of Korea as well as China . This species gets its common name from its blossom , which have ruffled orangish - yellow tepal and farm in clump of five or six . These flora can be grow in container and overwintered indoors where they are not wintertime hardy .
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