Blue flowers are not considered exceptionally rare, but they are certainly one of the least commonly found flower colors in gardens, with blue flowers accounting for just ten percent of all flowering plants known in the world.
If you want to step away from typical white, yellow, and pink blooms, then blue flowers present a good option. The appeal of blue flowers probably lies in the fact that we aren’t used to seeing them as frequently as other flowers, but it is also said that blue flowers evoke feelings of calm in a garden. If you’re in search of the perfect blue blooms for your garden, we’ve compiled a list of some of the best blue flowering plants out there.
Here are the 8 most beautiful blue flowers found across the world:
Anemone flower
It comes in bright vivid colors and blooms in spring, summer and fall. The anemone is also known as a windflower. Spring blooming anemones are low growing plants that are good choices for woodland and rock gardens. This flower is believed to bring luck and protect against evil and other harmful forces. It also carries magical and prophetic tales with itself, and thus is called ‘anticipation’ in the language of flowers.
Columbine flower
It is a plant from the ranunculaceous genus with seemingly delicate petals and colored sepals which give an appearance of a bunch of pigeons. The name is derived from the Latin word ‘aquila’ and stands for ‘dove’ in the language of flowers. The leaves are in dark and bluish-green color and the flower blooms in a beautiful blue color with ferny foliage. It also comes in colors like violet, yellow, pink, red, maroon and white.
Blue hydrangea flower
It is an absolute breathtaking flower. Some blue hydrangeas come in vivid and striking colors, while some are in subtle shades like powder blue or sky blue. The shades of blue vary according to the alkalinity of the soil. Blue hydrangea flower convey a heartfelt and strong feeling of love when given as a gift.
Bellflower
It is a charming starry or bell-shaped flower that blooms in several colors such as violet pink, purple and white. The long stemmed varieties make great cut flowers. This is actually a pearl deep-blue cup shaped flower with light yellow centers. Its dark-green foliage finely complements the blue color. The flower symbolism associated with this flower is humility, constancy and gratitude. Bell flowers are also related to the realm of fairies and are referred to as ‘fairy thimbles’.
Himalayan Blue Poppy
False Indigo
This plant features upright branching stems from which plentiful violet-blue dainty flowers grow. It can be difficult to establish, but once strong roots have taken hold, it will become drought-tolerant. False Indigo does not like to be disturbed, so plant it in a spot where it can live out its life. Large clumps can be divided for propagation, though the plant can react badly to this.
Gentians
These tubular flowers come in several shades, but predominantly they are blue. They typically prefer cool and wet conditions and are native to woodland areas, thriving well in rock gardens. The large, showy flowers have won the plant the prestigious Award of Garden Merit from the Royal Horticultural Society. Flowers typically bloom in fall to provide color and interest throughout the cooler months.
Periwinkle
This plant has a rapid spreading habit, which makes it ideal for use as groundcover. This feature also makes it suitable for use as erosion control, a job which it fulfills very successfully in various areas across the US. The name periwinkle comes from the shade of periwinkle blue flowers that bloom on the plant in April and May. Once established, the plant is drought-tolerant and requires little in the way of care, though you will need to keep an eye on it to prevent it from taking over your garden.
Balloon flower
It is a balloon-shaped bud that opens to beautiful blue, pink or white shaped blooms with striking red pistils. This flower can be used best for decoration purposes, or for flower arrangements with this flower as a lovely backdrop. It stands for love, honesty and obedience. These flowers would make a great present for someone who is extremely special to you.