After the great impact of Typhoon Yagi, many peach growers in Hanoi's large gardens this year shared that they have never seen such a devastating flood in recent years. Peach trees that were prepared for the Lunar New Year 2025 were submerged 3-4 meters in floodwater. Some tall trees were not flooded, but their roots were waterlogged, making it difficult for them to recover. If the hot weather continues, the risk of the remaining peach trees wilting and dying is also very high.
According to statistics of peach growers, Nhat Tan has 802 households involved in peach growing, which is not only a source of livelihood but also a source of pride for the people here. Peach trees, peach trees, white peach trees and especially peach trees used to be 4-star OCOP products, attracting tourists and promoting the image of the craft village. But now, the future of this peach village is more uncertain than ever.
The Tet atmosphere has filled the streets of Hanoi. In addition to traditional flowers such as peach, pear, and wild plum, this year the flower market has become even more brilliant with the appearance of a series of stalls selling magnolia branches and trees. The number of magnolias for sale has increased dramatically compared to previous years, creating an unprecedentedly colorful and bustling picture.
Not only peach and plum blossoms, this year many people are willing to spend millions to buy magnolia flowers to celebrate Tet early.
Completely different from the brilliant, sharp beauty of peach blossoms, magnolia flowers bring a pure, elegant beauty. The special feature of this flower is the large, round flowers that bloom like five-pointed stars, often without stipules. Magnolia flowers are often played in the form of branches, each branch carries from one to several flowers, creating delicate accents for the space. The color of magnolia flowers is also very diverse, mainly white with a little purple pink and completely purple pink, bringing a gentle, relaxing feeling.
The delicate, gentle and fresh beauty of magnolia flowers for the upcoming Lunar New Year season
In the past, to enjoy the beauty of magnolia flowers, Vietnamese people often had to import them from China. However, with a humid tropical climate and fertile soil, Vietnam can completely become an ideal land for this flower. Realizing that potential, many gardeners have boldly invested in growing magnolia flowers.
Thanks to that, the supply of magnolias in the market is increasingly abundant, not only meeting domestic demand but also being able to export. At Quang Ba flower market, besides imported magnolia branches, consumers can also easily find magnolia branches grown right in Vietnam.
The price of this flower ranges from 250,000 VND to 3 million VND per plant.
According to flower shop owners, from the time of bud to full bloom, magnolia usually takes about a month. Even when blooming, the flowers still maintain their fresh beauty for a long time, can be played until the full moon of January. Therefore, many families have chosen magnolia to decorate their houses during Tet, both to replace peach blossoms and to create a unique highlight.
The price of magnolia flowers this year is quite diverse, depending on many factors such as size, number of buds and shape of the tree. A large magnolia branch with many branches and buds usually costs from 1.8 to 2 million VND. However, for branches with beautiful, unique shapes and many buds, the price can be up to 5 million VND. For small branches with 2-3 branches sold in bunches, the price will be 150,000 - 180,000 VND/bunch. This price is slightly higher than in previous years.
