The metropolis of Ghent in west Belgium has a long history as a centre of the body politic ’s trade and industry . macrocosm notable Flemish material was the textiles leader for centuries , although today , brand production is the major industry . As one of Belgium ’s most important seaport , Ghent is where about 80 percent of Belgium ’s foliage plants mature . The country ’s thriving garden and edit out flower grow areas and bloom export industriousness are turn up in Ghent .
Red Poppy
The red poppy ( Papaver rhoeas ) is Belgium ’s internal flower and is endemic to Europe . It is also called corn whiskey poppy and Flanders poppy for its association with " In Flanders Fields , " the famous World War I poem by Lt . Col . John McCrae of the Canadian Army . The poem reads in part , " In Flanders Fields the poppy blow , Between the crosses row on quarrel … "
This bright red flower is an annual , growing rapidly to heights of about 2 infantry . It prefers full Lord’s Day to partial shade and neutral to acid ground , with moderate watering . It get along well even in waterless mood , but can not withstand frost .
Begonia
The begonia ( Begonia genus ) is at the heart of Belgium ’s Begonia Floral Carpet Festival , which have place every two days on the Grand - Place , the independent lame in Brussels , the capital . The festival begin in 1971 and attracts visitor and locals alike who come to enjoy the begonias and thefestival theme , which is unlike each time . Instrumental in establishing this festival tradition was floral designer E. Stautemans . produce the flowered carpet take about 700,000 flowers . Begonias are the flower of selection because they are hardy and thrive in Belgium ’s flaxen soil and frequent rainwater , even though they are not aboriginal to Belgium and start in Asia . Belgium is a major flower exporter , sending begonia tuber to the Netherlands , France and the United States . Begonias are also a high spot of the Ghent Flower Show held every five years in the halls of the Flanders Expo . This event dates back to 1809 and is unresolved to the public .
Bluebell
The Scilla nonscripta ( Hyacinthoides nonscripta ) is endemic to Belgium and other countries in western Europe . It is ordinarily called the English Eustoma grandiflorum . Flowering in May and June , this pretty blossom grows to height of about 10 inches , preferring well - drain soil and fond shade although it also does well in full sun . For maximum blossoming , control the flora receive ample H2O in the early growing time of year .
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