Have you ever felt like being in the mood for flowers? There are certain occasions where we need to buy flowers, may it be for decoration, a gift for someone, or just had the feeling that you want to get ahold of one. There is never a wrong time to have a bouquet of an aesthetically pleasing bunch of blooms.
Flowers and seasons are somehow deeply related to one another. Although some flowers can grow and bloom at any time of the year, there are also specific flowers that are only able to grow in specific seasons and specific conditions—a lot of them are, actually.
Generally, there are four seasons occurring—spring, summer, winter, and fall—all over the world. Each season brings out a different vibe mood, temperature, and many other factors.
The Philippines has a hot tropical monsoon climate, which is characterized by two distinct seasons: wet and dry. The wet season lasts from May to November, and the dry season lasts from November to April. If we were to divide the time frames into the common four seasons, the country also has them despite only settling for the two previous types as a default. Although we cannot really be sure when it specifically starts, the Philippines’ spring season is apparently around March to May, summer is around June to August, autumn comes by September to November, and lastly, its winter season goes around the months of December to February.
If you are planning to purchase or even grow flowers in your backyard, it is important to familiarize yourself with the types of flowers that you will get. There are a lot of things to consider, and the most important factor of it is: Are these seasonal flowers or not? You may want a specific flower, but what if it isn’t the time for it? Some flowers are able to bloom in two seasons, but some are just very season-specific.
Flowers are always in season—some just bloom at specific times.
Spring Flowers
The majority of flowering plants bloom in the spring. Whether you've been looking forward to this season so you can see your garden bloom, or you simply love wandering through the park and viewing the blooms, neither will disappoint. Spring is a period of new plant and animal life development and rebirth. Spring flowers come in almost every color of the rainbow. Few things beat beautiful spring flowers for reassuring you that winter has past and warmer days are ahead. Spring flowers bloom from bulbs sown in the fall. They usually appear after the frost risk has passed.
Here is a list of the few spring flowers:
Hyacinth
Hydrangea
Lilac
Peony
Sweet pea
Tulip
Cherry Blossom
Seeded Eucalyptus
Wax Flower
Forget-me-not
Poppies
Bird of Paradise
Daisy
Iris
Daffodil
Summer Flowers
Summer is characterized by hot and humid weather. Summer is the optimum time for floral growth. The season's highlights include beaches, picnics, lazy days and weekend trips, and naturally blue flowers. Summer also brings a plethora of vibrant flowers. It's in the midst of spring flowers ending up their blooms and fall flowers preparing to bloom. Warmer warmth and longer periods of sunlight enable so many summer flowers to blossom. Summer flowers come in a wide range of colors, but the shape is as important. The season also provides you with an abundance of opportunities to collect wildflowers and even bring some home to make beautiful bouquets.
Here are the following flowers that bloom in the summer season:
Anemone
Cornflower
Baby’s Breath
Bird of Paradise
Calla Lily
Iris
Gardenia
Star Gazer
Cosmos
Delphinium
Snapdragon
Bellflower
Lavender
Sunflower
Autumn Flowers
Early fall is a wonderful time to enjoy the beauty of flowers and the changing colors of leaves. Autumn's rich colors of red, yellow, orange, and brown, as well as bright scents and spices, make rooms even cozier. Autumn is the prime harvest season. Autumn is also becoming one of the most popular seasons for weddings. Autumn flowers are the best of both worlds.
Here is a list of several flowers that grow during autumn:
Aster
Acashia
Dahlia
Sunflower
Zinnia
Freesia
Dianthus
Cockscomb
Geranium
Phlox
Bouvardia
Liatris
Cosmos
Winter Flowers
Winter is the season of extreme cold. During the dreary days and holiday season, brighten up your home with a few fragrant flowers. The flowers that do blossom at this time are one-of-a-kind.
Here are some of the winter flowers that you could find:
Camelia
Freesia
Heather
Violets
Narcissus
Holly Berry
Mistletoe
Evergreen
Christmas Rose
Amaryllis
Poinsettia
Flowers for All Seasons
Though some flowers bloom at specific times of the year, there are also numerous flowers that are unaffected by seasonal changes, which make them able to flourish all year long—and easier to grow or buy anytime.
Here are some of the all-seasons plants and flowers:
Lily
Carnation
Chrysanthemum
Cyclamen
Roses
Pansy
Orchid
Flowers in the Philippines
Despite the list of flowers mentioned being quite common and could be found in different flower shops in the Philippines, there are certain flowers that could only grow well in a tropical climate like ours. Yes, there are seasonal flowers, but other than that, there are also flowers that are hard to encounter, and could only be seen growing in a country like the Philippines.
Here are the flowers in the Philippines that people from non-tropical countries may find unique:
Ylang-ylang
Plumeria (Kalachuchi)
Sampaguita
Santan
Hibiscus (Gumamela)
Waling-waling
Dama de Noche
Everlasting Flower
Blossoming All Over
Flowers differ in various aspects: color, shape, texture, fragrance, meaning, place, and yes, seasons.
There are times when you can still get ahold of these seasonal flowers even when they’re not in season, but the importance of being familiar with the different seasonal flowers is that you would know when is the best time for them. Isn’t it better to get some summer flowers during summer, instead of searching several flower shops just to find a winter flower in this scorching hot season? It’s better to choose from the list of all-seasons plants and flowers rather than forcing yourself to buy a bouquet of flowers that aren’t in their optimum condition.
These seasonal flowers are also showing us a lesson—just like them, every single one of us has our own time to grow, and we bloom beautifully when in our respective seasons.
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