Tired of the same old reds and purples? These 6 icy-blue flowers will cool you down all summer with just one plant
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More and more people are getting hooked on growing flowers. In Huahua's neighborhood, the dazzling reds and purples are so overwhelming that after looking at them for a few months your eyes get tired, and you even start to feel a bit of aesthetic fatigue... Today, Huahua has found several blue flowers that will make you stop in your tracks at first glance. Plant just one and it will instantly outshine all those gaudy pinks and reds!
Plumbago auriculata
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Many flower lovers grow plumbago mainly because of its one-of-a-kind blue color that makes your heart skip a beat
Bloom period:
The plumbago's bloom period is mainly summer; it can bloom from May to October, grows quickly, and has a long-lasting bloom period!
Care:
Plumbago is not as delicate as hydrangea. It loves light, and the more sun it gets, the more flowers it produces. For the potting soil, choose breathable leaf mold and sandy soil, and water daily to keep it moist
Climbing walls:
Plumbago can be grown as a climbing vine flower. Because it grows fast, you need to set up a support frame in advance and guide its direction manually~
Hibiscus: Blueberry Smoothie
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The hibiscus we commonly see is mostly pink. This blue-purple hibiscus is named "Blueberry Smoothie," and it is much more sought-after than the pink ones!
Bloom period:
Hibiscus has many bloom periods; it can bloom repeatedly in spring, summer, and autumn, and drops its leaves and goes dormant in winter. The flowers start out blue and turn purple as they get more light
Care:
Hibiscus loves light and also tolerates shade. It can be grown anywhere that is not especially cold and shady. It is suitable for planting in sandy soil mixed with garden soil. It needs a lot of water during the bloom period, so it is best to water daily
Marguerite daisy
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Does the blue marguerite daisy look familiar? Doesn't it look just like the Heteropappus hispidus we saw by the roadside as kids
Bloom period:
The marguerite daisy has an extremely long bloom period; it can bloom from February to October, one round after another, almost all year round, and it produces so many flowers that a single pot bursting into bloom is simply packed dense
Care:
The marguerite daisy loves light and is suitable for growing outdoors or on a balcony. You can use nutrient-rich leaf mold and peat soil for planting, and water once every 1-2 days
Pinching:
When a sown marguerite daisy grows to about 8-12 cm, you can pinch off the top to encourage more branches. After the flowers fade, you can also prune appropriately to prevent leggy growth
Blue flax
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Blue flax is a very easy-to-grow small herbaceous flower that easily fills a pot; scatter the seeds and you get a big patch
Bloom period:
Sow when the temperature is above 15 degrees; after sowing, it blooms in about 1-2 months. The bloom period is long, and it can bloom again
Care:
Heat-tolerant and drought-tolerant, it can be grown in ordinary garden soil, and it can withstand severe cold of minus 20 degrees, so flower lovers in the north can grow it~
Pinching:
Pinch off the top of blue flax seedlings when they are 8-12 cm, so they produce more flowering branches. Pinch and prune after the first bloom to strengthen the seedlings and ensure a second round of flowers
Iris
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Huahua first learned about irises from novels. The blue iris represents secret admiration, a mysterious blue love...
Bloom period:
The iris blooms from April to July every year. Its bloom period is relatively long, and it is also a top choice for pairing in many parks and gardens
Care:
The iris loves light but can also be grown in partial shade. Ordinary garden soil is fine. Do not water too much; water again only when the potting soil is dry. It is cold-tolerant and can absolutely be grown outdoors
Hydrangea: Blue Mom
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Among hydrangeas, Blue Mom has a relatively stable blue color, hovering between blue, white, and purple, but its base tone is still blue
Bloom period:
Like other hydrangeas, its bloom period is from May to August, and the bloom period is relatively long
Care:
It can be grown in ventilated spots with partial shade or full shade. It is recommended to plant it in sandy soil mixed with nutrient soil, and water every morning and evening, taking care not to let water accumulate and cause waterlogging
Color:
The color of Blue Mom is basically mainly blue, but according to the hydrangea principle of "acid blue, alkaline red," in some areas with high alkalinity, the blue will fade and gradually become light blue, white, purple, etc.
If you want hydrangeas to turn blue,
you can water the hydrangea with a little vinegar water (vinegar:water=1:1000) to adjust it
Extraordinary blue flowers
Plant one
This summer is sure to be a cool "summer"
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