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Blue Spring Flowers

Is there a true blue flower? Fewer than it would appear actually, as many blue flowers are often, on closer inspection, a combination of shades and hues of lilac, violet, purple or even turquoise (a combination of blue and green).  


Spring is an abundant season for blue, or nearly blue flowers however; Anemone, Muscari, Myosotis and Hyacinth bloom in every shade of this popular, enduring colour. 


A little bit about blue 

Blue is a primary colour, alongside red and yellow, but unlike them, it is not colour that triggers adrenaline or motivation. Blue is cool, rational and calming when viewed on its own, but that can be deceptive; combine it with orange and it suddenly becomes clashing and vibrant.  


Words associated with blue 

Harmony, cool, water, sky, calm, serene and romance, are all imaginative words that can be used to describe blue when you are promoting blue themed designs on your website or social media. 


Top blue spring flowers 


Anemone  

Peak availability: March-May. 

Shades of blue: Light blue through to dark blue with tints of violet.  

Combine with: Soft pink Ranunculus in either hand tieds or vases as both flowers prefer to be arranged in water. 



Hyacinth 

Peak availability: December-May. 

Shades of Blue: Pale China blue to mid/dark violet. Hyacinthus Delft Blue is one of the most popular varieties. 

Combine with: For a stylish look, choose cream spray roses and variegated foliage such as Pittosporum.  



Muscari 

Peak availability: January-March. 

Shades of blue: Light blue to mid blue with a tiny frill of white. 

Combine with: Other short stemmed flowers such as Freesia for a petite, scented design. 



Gentiana 

Peak availability: April - July. 

Shades of blue: Rich and dark, it could be argued that this is one of the true blue flowers.  

Combine with: Orange and lime green which  would be a jazzy, modern combo. 


Myosotis 

Peak availability: March-April. 

Shades of blue: Pale, China blue. 

Combine with: Pink or lemon Tulips which will bring out and emphasise its delicate shades.  



Oxypetalum/Tweedia 

Peak availability: March-July 

Shades of blue:  A lovely pale blue colour with soft green/grey leaves makes this lesser known flower a valuable asset in the blue palette. 

Combine with: Pastel shades of pale pink Anemone and Alchemilla mollis.  


Su Whale

Su Whale is a florist and freelance writer with over Thirty years' experience in the floristry industry. She is the author and publisher of three best-selling books: Cut Flowers, 4th edition (2020) Cut Foliage, 2nd Edition, (2021) and Houseplants (2019), all bookshelf essentials for the professional florist.



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