Paldal-gu Plants Scarlet Trumpet Vine in Green Tunnel

[Suwon Ilbo=Jung Jun-seong Reporter] Paldal-gu (District Chief Baek Un-o) announced on the 14th that it has recently planted trumpet vines, a perennial plant, in the green tunnel area surrounding the Hwasan underground underpass at Susong-ro 120-beongil in Hwaseo-dong.

The trumpet vine is a perennial plant belonging to the deciduous vine plant family. Around July and August, it produces panicle flower clusters of 5 to 15 at the tips of branches, displaying orange funnel-shaped tubular flowers. The green tunnel created this time has a length of 38 meters and an area of 240 square meters, with 180 trumpet vine plants planted on both sides, as well as weed-suppressing mats and irrigation facilities installed.

Last year, annual plants such as balloon flowers, morning glories, and sword beans were planted; however, starting this year, perennial plants will be planted to not only provide relief from heat for citizens but also achieve a two-for-one effect of reducing management costs.

A Paldal-gu official said, "We will do our best to ensure that the planted trumpet vines grow well so that citizens can escape the summer heat alongside the green plants in the green tunnel."