![]() ![]() This tree has beautiful, fragrant, blue violet flowers that blossom before the leaves. One tree whose flowers come closest to blue is the Empress tree, Paulownia tomentosa, which is native to China. In contrast to herbaceous plants, trees that have blue flowers are truly rare. Blue asters stand for peace and elegance, and forget-me-nots, of course, symbolize remembrance. The grape hyacinth is one of the first flowers to bloom in spring and so represents rebirth and sincerity. Blue hydrangea also symbolizes beauty and prosperity.īluebells symbolize constancy and humility while the larkspur represents lightheartedness. Conversely, it is a sign that a wedding proposal has been turned down. The blue hydrangea is a gift for a fourth wedding anniversary. The elusive blue rose symbolizes immortality and royalty. The meaning of a blue flower also depends on its species. The blue flower in general represents love, desire, hope and striving for the sublime and unattainable. They come in a great variety of shapes and sizes and can be just the thing for floral arrangements, garden plants or houseplants. Some of the most common blue flowers are:īlue flowers can be bought at any florist’s shop, gardening center or online. There are quite a few flowering plants that produce genuine blue blooms. However, this does not mean that truly blue flowers are rare. To give certain flowers an exotic look, some florists have been known to dye flowers, like mums, daisies, carnations, and roses in shades of blue. Blue daylilies and chrysanthemums are also hard to find. The most notorious flower that won’t naturally appear in a shade of true blue is the rose, though lavender specimens are available. Because of that, there are many types of plants that simply don’t produce blue flowers. Are blue flowers rare?īlue flowers are not that rare though they are challenging for a plant to produce. What gives a blue flower its color is not blue pigment, but minerals, other types of pigments and the slant of the light. That’s because their blue color is partially a trick of the light, much like the blue feathers of the blue jay is a trick. However, if a person wants to get technical, blue flowers are not real at all. ![]() They are found in most places all over the world and are often the first flowers to blossom in spring. Soil: pH 6.0 – 6.5 FAQs Are blue flowers natural? Real?īlue flowers are perfectly natural and real. Water Needs: Moderate – water once or twice a week Water Needs: Moderate – frequent but light watering Soil: pH 4.5 – 5.0 Empire Blue (Summer lilac) Water Needs: Low – water every 1 to 2 weeks Water Needs: High – needs to be watered in a regular and constant basis Water Needs: High – especially during the Summer season Water Needs: High – until well-established ![]() Water Needs: Moderate – enough amount but do not water during heavy rainfalls Water Needs: High – needs to be watered regularly Water Needs: High – the area should be watered well once planted Water Needs: Moderate – keep moist until established Water Needs: High – soil should not dry out Water Needs: Moderate – especially during the growing season Which flowers complement blue flowers nicely? Agapanthus ![]()
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