These fluffy flower heads popular in summer turn blue when planted in acidic soil. Summery pale blue solitary flowers create distinct seed pods commonly used in cooking for a distinct flavour. When it comes to show-stopping flowers, production lines just don't cut it. Types of Blue Flowers. Anemone Windflower With five petalled saucer-shapes flowers, anemones are a popular spring flower.
Bluebell Hyacinthoides non-scripta These violet blue spring flowers are known for their iconic bell-shaped flowers. Eryngium Sea Holly Part of the thistle family, this deep blue flower has spiny cone like flower heads, which add texture to any winter bouquet. Hyacinth Hyacinthus The pale blue flowers which bloom in spring have dense racemes of small urn-shaped flowers. Even better, new flower spikes continue to emerge all summer long.
This more compact, blue-flowered wonder produces huge, globe-like flower clusters held high above clumps of narrow leaves. The seedpods that follow are almost as attractive as the flowers. Blue Chiffon gives you lacy blooms from summer to fall on soft, elegant stems.
Its flowers attract birds and butterflies and have a delicate, lacy center. Heat and drought tolerant. Learn more about growing rose of Sharon and hardy hibiscus. The blue color is so distinctive, it has been replicated in a Crayola crayon. Plant Type: Annual Size: 1 to 3 feet tall, 10 inches wide Bloom time: Peak bloom is early to midsummer, may be prolonged with frequent deadheading. Exposure: Full to partial sun. This non-vining cousin of morning glory produces dainty true-blue blooms from early summer until the first frost, but only spreads no more than 2 feet.
This spectacular sapphire-blue iris has large ruffled blooms, accented by bright yellow beards. They make their debut in the spring only to come back again later in the summer.
One of the best blue-flowered container plants, producing cascades of tiny soft-blue flowers from spring until the first frost. This heat-tolerant variety is also bred to withstand sultry summer temperatures. The tubular, upward-facing flowers bloom in profusion all along the stems. With its delicate flowers, ferny foliage, and ornamental seedpods, this classic cottage garden flower is a favorite for fresh and dried cut-flower arrangements. Also called heartleaf brunnera and false forget-me-not, this shade-loving beauty is grown as much for its foliage as it is for its lovely sprays of tiny baby-blue flowers.
The spiky, golfball-sized flower heads make a bold statement, both in the garden and in floral arrangements. It prefers well-drained soil and full or partial sunlight, so make sure you plant it in a place that would provide it with access to such. Keep in mind that this flower is not resistant to change and re-planting but can be easily spread through seeds collection.
This stunning blue flower is relatively easy to grow. It enjoys cooler weather with no direct sunlight and can also be used for hanging baskets decoration completing your paradise garden design.
It is an annual herb which blooms during the whole summer and early autumn until the first frost. Lobelia prefers well-drained soil but can adjust and adapt to almost any type.
It is easy to plant and grow from both seeds and transplanted parts of a grown flower. This is a very pretty tiny blue flower that grows in wild forests and is relatively easy to grow and care in home-garden conditions. It prefers well-drained soil and shadow position which reminds it of its native wood landscape. To replicate its original setting, you might cover the soil with leaves and wood chips which would help it bloom more and grow stronger.
As it can be assumed by the name, this flower only blooms for a day but is a pretty addition to any garden. Blossoms come from one stem as, usually, there are three blue petals on each. Birdbill dayflower or commelina dianthifolia is very appropriate to be grown in containers where you can combine it with other longer-lasting plants.
It prefers moist and well-drained soil and full sunlight or partial shade during most of the day time. It is no coincidence that the flower is named after Siberia — if it is offered a cool winter to rest, it will enjoy your eye with a sea of blue color blossoms in early spring.
It is a low-grown flower that is perfect for the ground cover of your yard. It enjoys well-drained soil and full sunlight for the majority of the day time. This flower also comes in many color versions, including blue, pink, red, yellow, violet and white.
It is preferred by gardeners for its delicate blossoms and colored sepals which contribute to a fairy design of the landscape. It is relatively easy to grow and care flower, which is also preferred because it attracts hummingbirds. It prefers well-drained soil, mild climate conditions, and full sunshine, but can also grow in partial shade.
In order to protect this flower during the winter period, it is a good idea to put mulch or fertilizer to keep the soil moist and insulated. This flower is gorgeous and beautiful but it blooms only for a day or two, so if you want to add a colorful blue spot in your garden, make sure you plant many of it to enjoy its beauty for longer.
Flax is the source of linen and linseed oil and is very popular for this reason in some regions but it also makes a beautiful garden flower. It prefers well-drained soil and direct sunlight for the majority of the day time, however this flower is very adaptable to different types of soils and weather. This is another very poisonous flower which makes it inappropriate for gardens that are accessible by kids or pets. Despite that, this flower is very pretty with its numerous flowers on a single stem.
As this is a wildflower which is common for rocky hills and desserts, it is rather challenging to grow and care in home garden conditions, but if you still decide to try, make sure you plant it in moist and well-drain soil and put it on a very sunny place. It comes in a wide palette of different colors as, except the blue, you can also find it in pink, yellow, white, red and purple. In ancient times, people have believed in the magic power of the flower and that it was sending evil away which is why it has been a part of many rituals and traditions.
It blooms in the summer season forming large clusters of blue flowers which makes it a perfect addition to a garden which has spring bulbs and wants to continue blooming after they dry.
It prefers well-drained soil and blooms more and longer if planted on a sunny place with direct sunlight for most of the day time. If grown and cared for properly, it can bloom for the entire summer and early autumn. Keep in mind that if you are growing this flower in regions with heavy winter conditions, it is a good idea to keep it in a pot and store it indoors during time periods with lower temperature as it is not cold-resistant.
This blue flower attracts with its distinctive globe-like flower and for attracting butterflies and bees.
It is very often used by florists in dry floral decorations, so you can cut it when the flower is dry and keep it at home for enjoying its beauty until the next blooming season. In the garden, this flower can give you perfectly round shape of flowers accompanied by prickly green leaves.
It prefers well-drained soil and grows stronger on places with full sunlight during most of the day time or, at least, partial shadow. This flower has a distinctive shape and looks extraordinary. If you still decide to grow it in your yard, make sure that you ALWAYS use gloves when you touch it and wash your hands carefully after that. Daisies are very popular for garden arrangements and designs and are a classic choice preferred by most gardeners.
One of the reasons for this is the fact that they are relatively easy to grow and care and grow fast. The blue daisy is also resistant to rapid changes in the weather, big amplitudes of temperatures and wind. It likes moderately watered soil which is decreasing the efforts made to care for it significantly. Blue daisies are considered to be one of the most unique and prettiest flowers of this sort due to the contract between the blue blossoms and their yellow center. This is the flower associated with simplicity and appreciation.
This flower comes in strong color options and blooms in three out of four seasons — all except winter, which makes it a good addition to any garden. It is a symbol of luck and has inspirational blossoms that are perceived by most people as pretty, dreamy and bringing spiritual peace of mind. It grows only three months after the bulbs are planted and can give your garden up to 20 flowers per bulb if taken care of properly.
This is also a preferred flower for gardens due to the relative ease of growing and care. It is resistant to drier periods and higher temperatures and grows stronger in well-drained soil. It blooms during the whole summer season.
If you want to encourage stronger and more intense blooming, you have to remove the old flowers after they dry. This distinctive-shaped flower is also preferred as an addition to gardens which do not need so much effort to be maintained and are located in drier areas.
Also known as eryngium, it grows best in poor and dry soil and does not need regular watering or fertilizers, which makes it favorable for people who cannot dedicate a lot of time and effort to take care of their landscapes. Sometimes can be known as Blue Dandelion, chicory flower is very often used as a symbol of love, desire, affection, and sympathy and this is why it has been considered as an important part of many traditions in the past.
Despite being native to Europe and Asia, it is nowadays spread across the world and is a beautiful addition to modern home garden designs.
As the name suggests, the blossoms of this flower are balloon-shaped buds mainly coming in three different colors, including blue, white and pink. The flower is associated with love and honesty and is used in gardens as the beautiful and contrasting background of other colorful plants.
This is my most favorite flowers of all. Hibiscuses come in many colors including red, purple, pink, yellow and white, but the blue one is the rarest to find. It is a delicate and breath-taking flower which is a symbol of infinity.
It blooms regularly in spring, summer and early autumn and likes full sun and regular watering. If taken care of well, the hibiscus flower will make your garden pretty during most of the year.
You can find this flower in two forms — flat-shaped and orchid-shaped. It is the symbol of motherly love. Violets are very often related to happiness and are not only a great colorful addition to your garden, but can also be a part of your home-made cuisine because they are edible flowers. You can see them used as a decoration in plates serving desserts and salads or even as an ingredient in some more modern recipes.
Calla lilies, Arum-lily, or Zantedeschia aethiopica are beautiful flowers that can give a breath-taking effect both to your garden and your floral vase arrangements. Because of their stylish shape and pretty blossoms they are very often used as the main decoration flowers for weddings and other events. Generally, classic calla lilies came only in white in the past. After that, they started making hybrid cultivars coming in a variety of colors, including blue, pink, purple and even black.
The blue calla is perceived as a royal flower representing class, status, as well as gratitude and peace. This is a climbing plant and is often used for decorating fences, walls and garden ornaments due to its strong rich colors contrasting with fresh greenery and sufficient height. It comes in a variety of colors, including blue, white, pink and purple. International Journal of Business and Social Science. Color Research and Application. Sharing is caring! Table Of Contents. Cornflower 2. Iris 3.
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