A 10-kilometer riverside scenic belt in Jiangyan district is bursting with colorful blooms in early autumn.
Roses are in bloom along a riverbank in Jiangyan district. [Photo/WeChat account: jyrmzf]
Roses bloom at an unhurried pace, their branches crowded with red, yellow, and pink flowers. The flowering season can last through November, adding a splash of color to the riverside for months.
Along the riverbank, clusters of reeds sway gently in the breeze, their slender stems topped with light brown flower heads.
A bee collects nectar from chrysanthemums along the riverside. [Photo/WeChat account: jyrmzf]
Farther along the riverside, yellow chrysanthemums are quietly beginning to bloom, their vivid blossoms contrasting with the greenery.
Clusters of purple ruellia add another touch of color, with their trumpet-shaped flowers lending a delicate and elegant charm.
Spirea has finished its peak bloom, leaving a few small white blossoms scattered among the leaves, while pink muhly grass is at its best, its soft pink and purple plumes spreading across the green grass.