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Annual flowering herbs
Petunia- (Petunia spp.)
Petunias are tender flowering herbs that adorn the garden in a variety of striking colors such as red, pink, white, purple, or a mix of white streaked with purple or blue.
They are most attractive when planted closely in flower beds forming a blanket of red or velvety flowers. Petunias are grown primarily in pots or planters.
Soil requirements.
The best soil where petunias are most adaptable is a fertile, well-drained, sandy loam soil.
Spread.
Petunias are propagated by seeds sown in germination trays or seed boxes and then rinsed and planted in pots or beds.
Plants in full bloom can be brought indoors for a day or two, but must be exposed to full or partial sunlight to maintain normal growth.
Rooster comb – (Celosia argentia cristata)
There are two types of rooster comb like; dwarf varieties and tall or medium height.
There are as many colors of the rainbow as there are varieties of rooster comb. Most of the time, the dwarf varieties are planted in a group as low borders, while the taller varieties serve as a bottom and base planting.
Flower stalks vary in size where the tallest ones have larger clusters.
Spread.
Rooster combs are easily propagated by seed, either by direct seeding or individually transplanted by seedlings.
When direct seeding is applied, thinning should be done to avoid crowding of the plants.
Calendula – (Tagetes erecta)
Marigold, a native of Mexico is a member of the sunflower family, it is a hardy, bushy annual plant that produces flowers with raised centers of golden-orange petals that gradually turn reddish-brown on the outer petals.
Soil requirements.
Calendula thrives best in light loamy soil with good drainage and exposed to full sunlight.
Spread.
Propagation by seeds is the only method for multiplying marigolds. They are easy to grow although they seem to disappear in most gardens.
Balsam or Touch-Me-Not – (Impatiens oppositfolia, I. glandulifira)
Originally from Africa, balsam or touch-me-not derives its name from its characteristics where the fruits when touched in the ripening stage explode even with slight contact.
They have beautiful and showy flowers that range from pink, white, purple and double petal red that resembles rose flowers.
Soil requirements.
Balsam usually prefers rich, fertile soil with plenty of sunlight.
Spread.
The balm can easily germinate from seeds. The seeds germinate easily when they touch the ground.
Carnation – (Dianthus caryophyllus)
Carnations are beautiful, fragrant, double-fringed flowers. They are favorites as cut flowers, for borders and flower beds.
Good as potted plants, carnation, when planted properly, will flower for 5 to 6 months. They can last longer if you care for and fertilize them properly.
Soil requirements.
The best soil for carnation is well-drained soil rich in organic matter with a cool climate and sufficient supply of solar radiation.
Spread.
Carnation is propagated by seeds sown in germination trays or seed boxes before they are transferred to individual pots or plots when planted in the field.
Verbena – (Verbena hortensis)
An excellent ground cover due to its compact habit of crowding flower heads.
There are three colors of verbena, such as red, purple, and white flowers, that are attractive when planted in a group as a ground cover.
Soil requirements.
Verbena grows best in fertile, well-drained soil with sufficient sun supply at high altitudes during its growing season.
Spread.
It is propagated by seeds when planted in temperate countries. However, they can also be propagated by cuttings in which the rooted part of the stem must be included to ensure safe growth development.
Periwinkles- (Vinca minor)
Known as chichiricas or tropical periwinkles, they have white or lavender flowers and are said to have medicinal values.
They are excellent as border flowers, flowering hedges, or foundation plants along the foundation of walls, fences, and buildings.
They are attractive because they bloom all year round. You need less attention to replant them as they grow vigorously.
The only attention you’ll pay is continually pinching the tips to keep them bushy and busy producing flowers.
Soil requirements.
Periwinkle grows in any type of soil, especially well-drained soil rich in organic matter.
Spread.
Propagation by cuttings is ideal for periwinkle, but they multiply even faster when grown from seed.
They prefer to bloom profusely when exposed to full sunlight, although they also produce flowers in partially shaded areas, but not as good when planted in open sun exposure.
Bachelor’s Button – (Cyntaurea cyanus)
It belongs to the Amaranth or Colitis family, the bachelor button is also known as butones, butonisan or button and is a relative of the rooster’s crest, José’s coat and the little spoon.
Its flowers vary from purple that dominates all varieties to white, pink and orange.
Spread.
The methods used to propagate the bachelor button are by seeds. They multiply quickly and are easy to reproduce.
Perennial flowering herbs
Star Cluster- (Pentas lanceolata)
Native to Africa, this flowering plant is a newly introduced to the Philippines.
They are an attractive herb with a cluster of star-shaped red flowers. Although there are varieties of pink, white and lavender, red is considered the most attractive.
The star cluster grows into a shrub that reaches a height of more than two meters as it develops woody tissues over the years of its growth.
To produce a continuous bloom throughout the year, you must cut the flower stems after the flowers have fallen.
Spread.
It is generally propagated by young cuttings (hard or mature stems generally do not develop roots).
Anthurium – (Anthurium andraeanum, A. spp.)
Anthurium, also called a flamingo flower because of its striking flaming, deep red or pink waxy bracts, often mistaken for the flower, is gaining popularity as a cut flower or potted plant.
When used as a cut flower, anthurium lasts up to a month, which explains why it is expensive and appreciated by many florists.
There are hundreds of varieties of anthurium scattered in the Philippines, but only a few are really attractive and accepted by florists.
Proper care and watering of anthurium is recommended to enhance continued blooming of flowers.
Soil requirements.
Anthurium thrives best in well-drained, rich sandy loam soils.
They tend to favor cool weather and high elevations, such as Baguio and Bukidnon. However, they can be made to flower in the same way in a greenhouse or in a controlled environment.
Spread.
Propagation is usually done by dividing the suckers or shoots, including some roots.
Newly propagated plants should be placed in the shade until they have recovered and new shoots have appeared.
You should avoid exposure to anthurium in the light of the midday sun. They are intolerant of excessive heat from the sun.
African Violet- (Saintpaulia spp.)
Native to Africa as the name implies, also known around the world as Saint Paulia by gardeners, this flowering plant is loved by many for its soft, waxy leaves and flowers that remain all year round in different shades of blue, white , pink and purple colors.
This plant loves the light of the morning sun. They die easily when exposed to extreme heat and too much water.
African violets can be grown successfully when grown in pots and in window boxes with mosquito nets.
They can also be grown in the greenhouse of those that produce more attractive flowers.
Spanish Flag – (Gonioplectus hispanus)
The Spanish flag, also known as the canna or Spanish flag, is ideal when you want to establish a new garden and an instant supply of flowers.
They are useful as they bear a profusion of attractive colored flowers within a few weeks.
Its flowers are numerous, from striped to simply white, cream, pink, deep red, violet, tangerine, lavender, or sometimes a combination of two or more colors.
The Spanish flag has numerous hybrids. You can select from the hybrids that you think attract your interest or plant them all if you want colorful flowers in your garden.
If you want to keep large, continuous flowers throughout the year, you must cut the stems that have blossomed, as they will compete for food with the rest of the developing plants. These stems will eventually die anyway.
Soil requirements.
The Spanish flag grows best in rich, friable, sandy loam to loamy soils. However, they also grow well in clay loam soils.
They generally produce attractive flowers when planted in an open field with an abundant supply of sunlight.
But there are other hybrids that show excellent flowers even in partially shaded areas.
Spread.
The easiest way to propagate the Spanish flag is by separating rhizomes which is easily multiplied.
However, the seeds can be used in propagation, but it will take a long time to produce flowers compared to those propagated by rhizomes.
Red Billbergia- (Billbergia spp.)
A member of the pineapple family, the red billbergia has strikingly beautiful red or pink flowers that bloom during the months of May, June, and November in Luzon, Philippines.
They grow well in partial shade or in full sun.
Soil requirements.
Billbergia thrives best on a mixture of soil, ground charcoal, moss, and other media used to plant orchids.
Spread.
They can be propagated by separation or division of young shoots that sprout after flowers have faded and old plants have died.
Camia- (Hedychium philippinense K. Schum.)
Camias are shade-loving plants that can be grown under trees. Its flowers are white with a fragrant aroma that makes them favorites as a cut flower and also for bouquets or bouquets, although they do not stay fresh for long.
Its flowers are numerous during the rainy season and the plants gradually die off as the dry season begins. However, the rhizomes send back new shoots once it starts to rain.
Stems that have bloomed just above ground level should be pruned to induce more blooms.
Camias has a cousin called Yellow Camia or India Ginger that produces yellow flowers and is native to the Himalayas.
Soil requirements.
The best soil for camia is sandy or clay loam with sufficient moisture.
Spread.
Camias can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or roots. They are planted half a meter apart directly in the field and have been properly prepared.