On the way to K City, Ye Han was searching for information about alpine rhododendrons.

Alpine rhododendron may have been heard of by some flower lovers, but few people know about it in China, and it is expensive, and it is known as "the nobility in the garden, the Shih Tzu in the flowers".

It is the same as the single garlic orchid, although it is native to our country, but unfortunately not many people appreciate it, and finally Europe will carry it forward.

Since the introduction of rhododendron in the 19th century, European countries have hybridized nearly 10,000 horticultural varieties in more than 100 years, both in terms of the number of varieties and cultivation technology, far surpassing China, and there is even a saying that 'no rhododendron can not be a garden'.

Today, Europe has developed into a worldwide breeding and production base for rhododendrons, with varieties sold all over the world, bringing billions of euros in production every year.

And the country is lagging behind in this regard.

Ye Han thought about it for a while, not only W City, but also the entire J Province seems to have no botanical gardens or scenic spots to introduce alpine rhododendrons, most of them are some ordinary varieties.

First, the Rhododendron Garden is not a special park that every botanical garden will set up; Second, as an alpine plant, alpine rhododendron has high requirements for the environment, is expensive and not easy to survive.

The most important thing is that the public's love and awareness of the alpine rhododendron is not enough, and the circle is relatively niche.

Tourists will go to see the lotus pond in summer, admire the graceful and luxurious peonies, and take photos in the lavender flower sea, but few people will go to see the alpine azalea.

There is also very little sharing on the web.

Ye Han searched for keywords on social platforms, and most of the videos that came out were shot casually.

For example, when I traveled to the plateau, I saw alpine rhododendrons all over the mountains; or saw a rare variety at the flower show, and made a small video to upload; On top of that, there are promotional videos made by some gardening companies.

The highest number of likes is only 20,000, and there are even fewer special introductions, with hundreds of likes, which belongs to the kind that few people see.

Ye Han turned off his mobile phone and felt that Huajian Ji should indeed introduce this kind of flowers.

If nothing else, I just hope that the public can better understand them and appreciate the unique beauty of alpine rhododendrons.

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When he arrived in K City, he checked into the hotel first, and after a brief tidying up, Ye Han went to the cultivation base of the alpine rhododendron.

Rhododendron is one of the world's four major alpine flowers, most of which are located in the mountains, but the artificial cultivation obviously cannot reach the height of more than 2,000 meters in the place of origin, this time it is located in the mid-mountain area of two or three hundred meters.

Director Jin took Ye Han to the location of the alpine rhododendron, and saw many rhododendron varieties along the way, and some customers were selecting seedlings at the base below.

The flower base in K City is much more lively than W City, and it receives a large number of customers every day.

After all, the flowers here are cheap and varied, and nurseries and flower gardens from all over the country will come here to bring seeds or seedlings back to plant.

Like ordinary rhododendron seedlings, the price is very low, 4-6 yuan per plant, and it is cheaper to buy in bulk; Take it back and raise it for a year or two, as long as it is cultivated well, it can easily be sold for dozens of yuan a pot.

However, the alpine rhododendron has a long time to cultivate and flower, and most of the plants sold are potted plants that are more than 4 years old, and a single small flower seedling costs hundreds of yuan, and there are few people who introduce it.

Ye Han looked at the waves of customers below and looked at Director Jin with a smile: "It seems that business is good." ”

Director Jin didn't show joy on his face: "It's okay." Our company is mainly engaged in alpine rhododendrons, and in recent years, other rhododendron varieties have been introduced, and the sales have increased significantly. ”

Originally, their company only sold high-quality alpine rhododendrons, and the profit was acceptable; However, there is a big gap compared with the roses and moon seasons sold in large quantities in Y Province, so other rhododendron varieties have been introduced one after another.

To be honest, it is still the common varieties that sell faster.

Like Western rhododendrons and Gaoyue rhododendrons can be seen everywhere in Y Province, whether it is urban greening, or residential areas, school green belts can be used.

The alpine rhododendron is not only expensive, but also not heat-resistant, suitable for growth temperature of 15-25 degrees, prefers a cool environment, and should be sprayed every hour in summer, and shading and cooling.

If you are a master of raising flowers, it is okay to raise one or two pots alone and take care of them; However, for large-scale introduction, a series of shading and spraying equipment must be built.

Thinking of this, Director Jin couldn't help but glance at Ye Han.

The introduction of 2,000 alpine rhododendrons, plus valuable equipment, is definitely a big customer.

So he didn't receive anyone today, just waiting for this customer to arrive.

Ye Han looked around: "The scale here is not small. ”

Director Kim: "Yes, we are the largest company in the whole province of Y to grow alpine rhododendrons, with a total of 200,000 alpine rhododendrons that are more than 8 years old, and more than 80,000 pots were sold last year. ”

Ye Han looked slightly surprised: "Very high sales." ”

This is the alpine rhododendron, a treasure among the rhododendrons, which is equivalent to the status of a famous chrysanthemum, and this sales volume is really not low.

Director Jin sighed in his heart: "It's really good for China." ”

However, in Europe, large companies like them can sell a million pots of alpine rhododendrons a year, which is more than ten times as many as them!

Even his company has to bring in a large number of varieties from abroad for breeding and crossbreeding.

Who remembers that Huaguo is the origin of the alpine rhododendron?

Ye Han heard his words.

In fact, this sales volume has exceeded her expectations.

In recent years, China has gradually begun to pay attention to the cultivation of alpine rhododendrons, and actively research and cultivate new varieties.

However, Rome was not built in a day, and Europe has more than 100 years of cultivation and development technology, and domestic development still needs time.

In order for the alpine rhododendron to be taken seriously, it is not only necessary for the efforts of scientific researchers, but also for market demand.

There will be a demand for the motivation to breed, and the flower base will also plant more alpine rhododendrons, so that some precious varieties can be inherited.

After walking for more than half an hour, the two finally came to the location of the alpine rhododendron.

Hundreds of thousands of alpine rhododendrons are planted on the slopes of the mountain at an altitude of 200 meters.

Alpine rhododendron is a small evergreen shrub of the Rhododendron family, which can grow up to 1-2 meters, and can be planted in both potted ornaments and ground, compared to the natural ground planting growth is better.

Their flowers are very ornamental, larger than ordinary rhododendrons, seven or eight or even a dozen flowers are clustered together to form a large flower ball, the color is delicate, the petals are light and thin, and they open on the top of the leaves, like a bunch of beautiful hand bouquets, full of fairy spirit.

When the Queen of England went to the flower show, she held flowers made of alpine rhododendrons in her hand, which was enough

Illustrate its horticultural status. ()

There are several sprays working around, and the alpine rhododendrons are surrounded by a swirling white mist, which looks particularly hazy.

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However, they are not in bloom and will not bloom until April-May next year, but you can expect what a beautiful scene it will be.

Director Jin: "The traditional rhododendron is mostly red, which is the classic color of the rhododendron, and the red varieties are collectively called Yingshan red.

In fact, there are many colors of alpine rhododendrons, which are roughly divided into four categories: red, purple, white and yellow. ”

"We have introduced more than 100 species from Germany, Belgium and other countries, plus 30 wild species from China to introduce and domesticate, and there are currently nearly 200 varieties of alpine rhododendrons in the park.

The company also cooperates with local botanical gardens and horticultural departments, and in recent years has been cultivating and transporting new varieties. ”

Ye Han bowed his head, and when he contacted Director Jin at that time, he took a fancy to the scale of this place.

She half-squatted down to check the flower seedlings around her, and the overall cultivation was good.

However, they are relatively small, about 40 cm tall, estimated to be 4-5 years old, with pruned branches and leaves, and the plant shape is beautiful, suitable for viewing in potted plants.

And the price of such a flower seedling is not less than 500 yuan, as long as it can be cultivated and flowered, the market price is what Ye Han saw before - 1500-2000 yuan.

It has to be said that the price is really expensive.

But these are too small.

Ye Han stood up, the alpine rhododendron grows slowly, and it seems that it will take at least 8 or 10 years to achieve the effect of ground planting.

She looked up and saw that there seemed to be a taller-looking, leafy breed behind her.

Director Jin hurriedly said: "The price in front is high.

Most of them are alpine rhododendrons that are more than 10 years old, which are not within the quotation range of potted plants, and the price of bulk purchase is not less than 1200 yuan, and some are more than 2000 yuan. ”

Ye Han didn't care: "Let's go and see first." ”

There are potted plants on the market, and this kind of large tree is rare, and only in the place of origin.

In any case, it was much cheaper than what she had seen before.

Of course, Director Jin was willing, and said with a smile: "Okay, then let's go up again." ”

Seeing that the other party could accept the high price, he first introduced some precious varieties.

Director Kim: "This is a vermilion rhododendron tree that is close to 80 centimeters, and it has been introduced from the K City Botanical Garden for more than 8 years.

The price is 9,000 yuan/plant, and the number is only a few, which is the result of the seedling cultivation used in the experiment at that time, and this category does not appear on the market now. ”

Ye Han knew it.

It should be said that everyone who knows about the alpine rhododendron knows its great name.

Vermilion rhododendron, a national second-class protected plant, was discovered in the early 20th century and brought abroad to become the super parent of the rhododendron variety, and 10% of the world's varieties are related to it.

In the wild in our country, it has not been found for half a century, and it was not found again until the beginning of the 21st century, which is very precious, belonging to a 'very small' population, and is a critically endangered species in the world.

All wild species have been protected and used only for scientific research, and their multiplication is currently being accelerated.

I didn't expect there to be here!

This was a surprise for Ye Han.

The vermilion cuckoo is known by its name

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() How vivid, the vermilion corolla is grown in clusters on the branches, the flowers are large and beautiful, otherwise they would not have bred thousands of 'offspring' as super parents.

Ye Han: "How many are there?" ”

Director Kim: "6 trees. ”

Ye Han looked at their branches, there were obvious pruning marks on them, and some of the new branches were cut off, and she could understand it after thinking about it.

Rhododendron is resistant to pruning, but it is generally pruned after flowering in the spring, which is supposed to be for cuttings.

It seems that in recent years, the other party originally planned to use cuttings to cultivate more seedlings, but unfortunately the success rate of alpine rhododendron cuttings is very low, so they want to sell them.

Fortunately, the other party is a large company, and it does things in a measured manner, and it does not cut too many new branches, otherwise it will also have an impact on the parent parent.

Ye Han: "How about the cuttings?" ”

Director Jin smiled bitterly: "There are not a few trees that have survived, but they have crossed new varieties and are testing their stability." ”

It is easier to cross the rhododendron, but only if the parents are selected and preferably the native breed, otherwise the genetic confusion will lead to a short lifespan and no resistance, and it will soon be eliminated.

Director Jin: "Vermilion cuckoos are very rare in the market, you see? ”

Ye Han had already decided to introduce all these vermilion rhododendrons into the flower collection, but he didn't say anything, only said: "The appearance is average, I'll take a look." ”

When I looked at it, I used a golden finger on one of the strains.

The vermilion cuckoo shook its leaves: "Do you feel very hot?" ”

Ye Han: "It's 26 degrees today, it's okay." ”

The Great Cuckoo: "Really? Maybe the spray is too far away from me. ”

The vermilion cuckoo gradually became irritable: "Gan, can't you put a few more sprays here?!" The summer finally passed, so that the cuckoo was not allowed to live! ”

Ye Han looked around, there was actually a spraying device, but the area here was too large, and it was impossible for every rhododendron to be taken care of.

At the same time, she understood the high requirements of the alpine rhododendron on the environment.

Ye Han touched its leaves and whispered comfortingly: "It'll be fine after transplanting." ”

The vermilion cuckoo said in an eager tone: "Then hurry up, hurry up and get me to a cool place." I don't want to spend a day in this place! ”

Vermilion cuckoo: "When to transplant?" ”

It seems to be an acute child.

Ye Han: "Two days, at most two days later." ”

The vermilion cuckoo was shocked: "It actually takes two days?" Not today? ”

Ye Han: "......"

She hadn't said that.

The narrow leaves of the large vermilion rhododendron drooped down all at once, and in the sunlight, it seemed that even the color was not so vivid.

Ye Han: "......"

She sighed helplessly in her heart, and she didn't know that she thought that she had done something heinous to this plant.

I really can't do anything about it.

Ye Han had no choice but to reassure him softly, repeatedly promising that he would transplant it first, and then found the stretching rods of the two nearby nozzles, and adjusted the height to make the spray closer to the other party.

Director Kim looked at her in surprise.

Ye Han calmly explained: "The spray is far away, and I see that the branches are a little dry. ”

Director Jin's heart suddenly tightened, and he immediately said

"It may be that the temperature has warmed up in recent days. We usually have professional gardeners to take care of it and take care of it very carefully. ”()

Ye Han didn't say anything more and continued to move forward.

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Director Jin was a little unsure of the other party's thoughts, so he closed his mouth and followed forward when he wanted to ask.

There is no hurry.

Wait until the total price is listed.

If the total price is high, it is not impossible to discount, they are originally here to go to the volume, and individual customers with one or two pots will not be accepted.

Director Jin continued: "This area is planted with lantana rhododendron, red color, named because it looks like a red tassel on a horse's head when it blooms, and it is very popular in the market.

It is a large, tree-shaped rhododendron that grows up to six or seven meters tall. ”

"The ones here are all 10 years old, with a height of 1.2 meters, and there are more than 20 years of lantana in front of them, with a height of more than 2 meters and a price of 3,000 yuan."

Ye Han stroked the branches, very satisfied with this height.

The lantana rhododendron is also a high-quality parent, and its height makes it stand proudly above many rhododendrons, and some hybrids will inherit its advantages.

Ye Han is expected to introduce 200 plants as the main collocation of the red series.

There were more colors and varieties in the front, and Ye Han flipped through them while comparing them with the illustrated book that Director Jin gave her.

The color scheme of the purple and blue azalea is simply perfect, and she can fully imagine the appearance of this purple and blue color blooming all over the mountain, trembling and swaying with the spring breeze, which is touching.

Large-flowered white rhododendron, this variety she also likes very much.

Several white flowers form a bouquet of flowers, and the trumpet-shaped flower shape is light and elegant, more delicate than hibiscus, and the flower is well-deserved.

Like the varieties introduced from abroad, the purple varieties of Fandel and Alfred; the white Virginia and Madame Tussauds; The yellow Norfolk and Supreme are particularly good-looking.

Ye Han is actually the first time to see so many alpine rhododendron varieties, it is really beautiful.

Especially the appearance of a large area full of mountains, clusters of flower balls gently fluttering in the air, beautiful and fresh, with its own spray effect, is irreplaceable shock for any flower.

Ye Han sketched a large number of varieties in the booklet, and he didn't choose too many red colors, because the one that everyone sees the most every day is Yingshan red.

She opted for more alpine rhododendrons in white, pale pink and yellow tones, which will create a fairy-like valley.

I believe that the tourists who come to enjoy it will be amazed and let everyone realize the unique beauty of 'Flower in the West'.

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Ye Han thought that there was no more expensive variety in front of him, but he saw three big trees and rhododendrons near the top of the mountain.

Even she felt the shock.

Unlike other azaleas, which are small shrubs of less than 1 meter, they are the tallest trees in the genus Rhododendron and belong to the primitive archaic type.

Generally at 5-10 meters, up to more than 20 meters, known as the 'king of the world's rhododendrons'.

The wild species are extremely endangered and are listed as national first-class protected plants, which are critically endangered in the world and are closely protected.

There are less than 2,000 nature reserves in China, how can there be here?

But when Ye Han saw the plant height of more than 4 meters, he reacted that it should be a seedling introduced in the early years, but even the seedlings are not available to ordinary people.

In all the alpine rhododendrons

() It is definitely unique among the cultivation bases.

The branches of the big tree rhododendron are coiled and stretched, and the gray-brown bark has mottled traces, which looks very vicissitudes of life, and has a sense of history.

Its inflorescence can grow four layers of flowers, a cluster of 20-30 flowers, the diameter of the whole inflorescence can reach 25-30 cm, the world's largest rhododendron, a single plant blooms up to thousands!

Whether it is the height of the tree, the diameter of the inflorescence or the number of flowers, it is no longer the category of the king of azaleas, but the 'king of the world's azaleas'.

And the price of achieving such a feat is that it will take 50 years to grow before it blooms.

Director Jin: "This is our company's auction-grade alpine rhododendron - big tree rhododendron, the largest one is 43 years old this year, and the other two are 38 years old. ”

Director Jin: "I originally planned to send it to auction in a few years, but now that there is a protection policy, it is inconvenient to circulate in the market, so I plan to sell it."

You can rest assured that all the formalities are complete. ”

In fact, it is because many institutions such as the K City Botanical Garden and the Y Provincial Academy of Sciences have cultivated seedlings of large trees, and after years of hard work, more than 30,000 seedlings have been successfully cultivated the year before last, and they have been planted in large quantities.

Scarcity is expensive.

Scarcity is no longer there, which means a sharp drop in prices, so rush to sell.

There are still seven or eight years before the 50-year flowering period, and after seven or eight years, the seedlings have grown to more than one meter.

I can't afford to wait.

Ye Han stroked the uneven trunk: "What is the price?" ”

Director Kim: "The largest one was someone bidding 800,000, you see-"

Ye Han smiled slightly: "Then let the other party take it away." ”

Director Jin was stunned.

He never expected that the other party didn't even have a counteroffer.

Is it too much to exceed expectations?

Wow, you shouldn't have quoted so high!

He was a little panicked.

The offer of 800,000 yuan was naturally the highest price in the previous two years, and it has been cut in half since last year, and the bid is getting lower and lower.

Director Jin originally thought that the girl in front of him was so young and a foreigner who came here for the first time, so he planned to test it.

As a result, the other party directly blocked the back road for him!

He didn't even know how to continue.

Ye Han looked at the tall cuckoo king in front of him, and his mood was suddenly excited, but he restrained himself from stepping forward to check, but lowered his eyes and looked at the illustrated book.

There is no hurry.

Let's get the other varieties first.

The other party used this price to highlight the value of the tree, which was obviously the highest bid before, and since it was not sold at such a high price, there must be a reason.

Wait!