Plants That Bloom Every Year
Flowers in the genus Petunia.
Petunias are delicate flowering herbs that add color to the yard. They may be found in various vibrant hues, including red, pink, white, violet, and white, that have been striped with violet or blue.
When planted densely, their scarlet or velvety flowers create a stunning blanket effect in flower beds. Pots and window boxes are familiar places to find petunias being grown.
What You Need in Soil.
Petunias thrive in sandy loam soil because it drains well and is rich in nutrients.
Propagation.
Petunias are grown from seeds that are first started in germination trays or seed boxes before being trimmed and transplanted to containers or garden beds.
Full-blooming plants can be taken indoors for a day or two, but they’ll typically need full or partial sunshine to develop.
Celosia argentia cristata, commonly known as cock’s comb.
Cock’s comb comes in both short and tall or middle height.
The number of cock’s comb species is comparable to the number of colors in the rainbow. Dwarf versions are typically used as low borders when planted in groups, while taller kinds are used for background and foundation planting.
The larger flower clusters can be seen on the long flower stems.
Propagation.
Direct seeding works well, but you can start with seedlings and transplant them individually.
Overcrowding can be avoided with proper thinning following direct sowing.
(Tagetes erecta) Marigolds.
The Mexican marigold, or gerbera, is a hardy annual, bushy, flowering plant in the sunflower family. Its flowers have elevated centers of golden-orange petals that progressively turn reddish-brown in the outer petals.
What You Need in Soil.
Marigolds do best on well-drained, light-colored loam in full sun.
Propagation.
Only by planting new seeds can marigolds be grown in quantity. They are simple to cultivate yet mysteriously vanishes from most gardens.
Balsam (Impatiens opposit folia) and Touch-Me-Not (Impatiens glandulifira)
Balsam, sometimes known as touch-me-not, is an African plant whose name comes from its ripe fruits exploding at the slightest prod.
Their double-petaled, rose-like blooms come in various vivid colors, including pink, white, purple, and red.
What You Need in Soil.
Balsam generally does best in warm, sunny locations with plenty of organic matter.
Propagation.
Seeds of balsam can be quickly germinated. When the bases are touched to the ground, they quickly sprout.
(Dianthus caryophyllus) Carnation
Beautiful and aromatic, carnations have two sets of petals. Popular uses include bouquets, decorative beds, and borders.
Carnations can bloom for up to six months in containers when adequately cared for properly. If you give them the attention they need and fertilize them regularly, they may live for several years.
What You Need in Soil.
The ideal conditions for growing carnations include a cool temperature with sufficient solar radiation and soil that is well-drained and rich in organic matter.
Propagation.
Germinating trays or seed boxes are used to start carnation seeds before they are transplanted into individual pots or plots for planting in the field.
Plantain (Solanum spp.)
Because of its modest stature and dense clusters of blooms, it serves admirably as a ground cover.
Verbena comes in three different bloom colors—red, purple, and white—and looks great when planted in a row as a ground cover.
What You Need in Soil.
During its growing season, verbena thrives in high altitudes with plenty of sunlight and well-drained, fertile soil.
Propagation.
When grown in temperate regions, it is spread via seed. However, cuttings can also extend the species; these should contain a rooted stem section for best results.
Vinca minor periwinkles
They feature white or lavender flowers, sometimes called chichiricas or tropical periwinkles.
They work wonderfully as foundation plants at the foot of walls, fences, and structures, as well as in flower borders and floral hedges.
They are appealing due to their continuous blooming throughout the year. Since they increase, you may devote less time to transplanting them.
You’ll just pinch their tops to maintain them bushy and actively producing flowers.
What You Need in Soil.
However, periwinkles thrive on soils that are well-drained and rich in organic matter.
Propagation.
Periwinkles reproduce quickly from seed but can also be propagated from cuttings.
However, they will still produce flowers in partially shaded regions, albeit not to the same degree as when planted in full sun.
(Cyntaurea cyanus) Also known as Bachelor’s Button.
Bachelor’s button is a member of the Amaranth or Colitis family and is related to cock’s comb, Joseph’s coat, and charity. It is also called as butones, butonisan, and botoncillo.
Purple is the most common hue for its blossoms, but white, pink, and orange variants also exist.
Propagation.
Bachelor’s button is typically spread through seeds. They can quickly increase and spread.
Herbs that bloom year after year
(Pentas lanceolata) a cluster of stars.
Originally from Africa, this floral plant has only recently been brought to the Philippines.
They are lovely plants with a star-shaped cluster of red flowers. There are also pink, white, and lavender variants, but red is universally considered the most stunning.
Throughout its lifetime, a star cluster can expand to be a shrub taller than 7 feet because of the development of woody tissues.
The flower stalks need to be clipped once the flowers have fallen off to ensure continual blooms all year.
Propagation.
Typically grown from cuttings taken when the plant is young, as older branches do not root successfully.
Various species of the genus Anthurium.
Anthurium, also known as the flamingo flower, is a popular choice as a cut or potted plant due to its spectacular, waxy bract of blazing, deep red or pink hue, sometimes mistaken for the flower.
Anthurium lasts up to a month in a vase, so florists pay a premium for it.
There are hundreds of different types of anthurium in the Philippines, but only a handful are considered to have high enough aesthetic value to be sold commercially.
If you want your anthurium to bloom continuously, providing it with the attention it needs is essential.
What You Need in Soil.
Well-drained, rich, sandy loam soil is ideal for growing Anthurium.
They thrive in places like Baguio and Bukidnon, where the weather and elevation are excellent. They can, however, be cultivated to produce equally stunning blooms in a greenhouse or other artificial setting.
Propagation.
Suckers or shoots are typically divided along with some of their roots to propagate the plant.
The newly propagated plants must be shaded while they heal and send new shoots.
Anthuriums can’t be left out in the midday sun. They can’t stand being out in the sun for too long.
An African violet (genus Saintpaulia)
This flowering plant is a favorite of many because of its supple, waxy leaves and flowers that remain all year long in various colors of blue, white, pink, and purple, despite being a native of Africa (as the name suggests) and being recognized as Saint Paulia by gardeners around the world.
This plant thrives in the bright early sunshine. They can’t handle high temperatures or a lot of moisture.
Successful African violet cultivation can be accomplished in containers and screened window boxes.
The flowers they produce are more visually appealing when cultivated in a greenhouse.
(Gonioplectus hispanus) The Spanish flag.
When starting a new garden and needing an immediate supply of flowers, the Spanish flag, also known as canna or bandera espanola, is the way to go.
They come in handy since they quickly produce many colorful blossoms.
Their flowers come in various colors and patterns, from white to cream, pink to deep red, purple to tangerine to lavender, or even a mix of two or more.
There are several variations of the Spanish flag. Choose the hybrids that catch your eye, or plant them all if you want a yard full of vibrant flowers.
Because they will compete for nutrients with other developing plants, the flowering stalks must be removed if huge, continuous blooms are to be maintained throughout the year. These stalks are doomed to die out regardless.
What You Need in Soil.
Soils ranging from rich sandy loam to loam are ideal for the growth of the Spanish flag. They flourish on sandy soil, but clay loam works just as well.
You can expect to see beautiful blooms if you put them in a sunny field.
However, some hybrids produce beautiful blooms in regions with some shade.
Propagation.
Separating the plant’s rhizomes is the simplest method for spreading the Spanish flag.
Although seeds can be used for propagation, they take far longer to develop into flowering plants than rhizomes.
The crimson Billbergia (genus Billbergia)
Red billbergia, a pineapple family member, has stunningly gorgeous red or pink flowers that bloom in Luzon, Philippines, in May, June, and November.
They may thrive in either full sun or partial shade.
What You Need in Soil.
Soil, ground charcoal, moss, and orchid mediums work well for growing billbergia.
Propagation.
After the flowers have faded and the older plants have perished, the emerging growth can be separated or divided to start new plants.
Hedychium philippinense (Camia) K. Schum.
Camias thrive in shady conditions, so they put them near trees. Despite not having a long shelf life, its white blossoms are famous for corsages and bouquets due to their sweet fragrance.
During the wetter months, the plants bloom profusely; once the dry season arrives, they wither and die. When it finally rains, though, the rhizomes start sending out new shoots.
Cut down spent flowering stems to just above the soil to encourage further flowering.
The yellow camera, known as India ginger, is native to the Himalayas and features bright yellow blossoms.
What You Need in Soil.
Camia thrives on well-drained, sandy, or clay loam soil with a good moisture supply.
Propagation.
Rootstock or rhizome division is the preferred method of propagation for cameras. They are planted straight in the prepared field at intervals of half a meter.
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