20 blue flowers that don’t even look real

20 blue flowers that don’t even look real


Check out this selection and get inspired to add cooler tones to your garden





20 blue flowers that don’t even look real

of the 280,000 flowering plants on Earth, only 10% of them are blue. Note the rare hue of the flowers below. Ideal for illuminating your landscape or balancing compositions with warm tones. From teal and turquoise flowers to navy blue flowers, our picks will help you grow a beautiful garden for singing the blues!

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Toucan Tongue: Looking for a plant that thrives with little care?  He thought!  This purple-blue flower thrives in poor, dry soil, so go easy on the water and fertilizer.



Longing for Home: Sometimes called a pincushion, this summer flowering plant is fairly drought tolerant and grows best in well-drained soil.



Anemone: These blue buds only bloom three months after planting and can produce up to 20 flowers per bulb.



Blue Daisy: This cheerful plant is fast-growing, wind-resistant, and needs only moderate water and care.  I want more?  Bees and butterflies love it!



Aconite: Although beautiful, all parts of this flower are poisonous if ingested or if its sap comes into contact with the mucous membranes.  Always make sure you wear gloves and wash your hands after handling them.



Lobelia: This easy-to-grow plant loves cool weather and looks great planted in hanging baskets.



Hyacinth: These spring-flowering bulbs spread quickly, so plant them in an area that you don't mind caring for them.



Brush: Also known as a single button, it is an annual flower made up of 10 trumpet-shaped petals.



Gentian: Gentians are great ground cover, but they can be difficult to grow.  For the best chance of success, buy them and plant them when they are ready to bloom.



Flax: Native to California, this delicate flower is fairly easy to grow, but each flower only lasts one day, so it's best to plant several for consistent flowering.



Forget-me-not: These charming five-petal wildflowers require minimal care and grow best in humid, shady areas.



Campanula: These bell-shaped flowers grow in white and blue-purple varieties, but white is less common.  They love well-drained soil and lots of sun.



Wild Thistle: This pompom-shaped flower is great for attracting bees and butterflies.  Plus, it dries well, so cut some flowers to enjoy long after the growing season.



Columbine formosa: This easy-to-grow perennial flower comes in a variety of colors and is a hummingbird favorite.



Hydrangea: One of the few true blue flowers, hydrangeas can change color based on the pH level of the soil.  To keep your petals blue, aim for a pH between 5.2 and 5.5.  Tip: It's easier to check pH levels in a pot, so consider planting your hydrangeas in containers if you're looking for a specific color.



Lily of the Nile: Lily of the Nile is also known as Agapanthus which comes from the Greek words



Himalayan Blue Poppy: When most people think of poppies, they think of white, yellow, or red flowers.  This is mainly due to the fact that this striking blue variety is very difficult to grow;  the only regions where there is a chance for development are parts of New England, the Pacific Northwest and Alaska.



Asters: These star-shaped flowers are also known as



Queen of Greens: This whimsical plant blooms in spring and can grow in a variety of soil types, but prefers rich, fertile soils.



Staphysagria: These famous wildflowers are tall, so be sure to give them something to lean on.

* Via Country Living

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