“Floral economy” blooms in Qingdao, Shandong

As spring ushers in the peak season for floral consumption, the Kutao Flower Trading Center in Laoshan District, Qingdao, is bursting with vibrant potted plants, fresh-cut flowers and greenery. Residents flock to the center to make their selections, immersing themselves in the lively spring atmosphere. (Photo by Zhang Jin'gang)

As spring ushers in the peak season for floral consumption, the Kutao Flower Trading Center in Laoshan District, Qingdao, is bursting with vibrant potted plants, fresh-cut flowers and greenery. Residents flock to the center to make their selections, immersing themselves in the lively spring atmosphere. (Photo by Zhang Jin'gang)

As spring ushers in the peak season for floral consumption, the Kutao Flower Trading Center in Laoshan District, Qingdao, is bursting with vibrant potted plants, fresh-cut flowers and greenery. Residents flock to the center to make their selections, immersing themselves in the lively spring atmosphere. (Photo by Zhang Jin'gang)

As spring ushers in the peak season for floral consumption, the Kutao Flower Trading Center in Laoshan District, Qingdao, is bursting with vibrant potted plants, fresh-cut flowers and greenery. Residents flock to the center to make their selections, immersing themselves in the lively spring atmosphere. (Photo by Zhang Jin'gang)

As spring ushers in the peak season for floral consumption, the Kutao Flower Trading Center in Laoshan District, Qingdao, is bursting with vibrant potted plants, fresh-cut flowers and greenery. Residents flock to the center to make their selections, immersing themselves in the lively spring atmosphere. (Photo by Zhang Jin'gang)

As spring ushers in the peak season for floral consumption, the Kutao Flower Trading Center in Laoshan District, Qingdao, is bursting with vibrant potted plants, fresh-cut flowers and greenery. Residents flock to the center to make their selections, immersing themselves in the lively spring atmosphere. (Photo by Zhang Jin'gang)