The blue flower Achimenes from the family Gesneriaceae or better know as Cupid’s Bower. The cultivation occurs mostly throughout Mexico and Central America and It has more than 25 type of species. These plants are grown for the large saucer-shaped flowers, and they are available in variety colors, as white, yellow, pink, red and blue. (more…)
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Achimendes “Cupid’s Bower”.
Saturday, May 15th, 2010Wild Blue Lupine
Monday, November 2nd, 2009he name lupin is very familiar in the world of popular culture. For one, one of the main characters of the Harry Potter series of novels is named Remus Lupin, one of the allies of the protagonist and a friend of Harry Potter’s father. In Asia, Lupin is also a popular character thanks to the Japanese animation series Lupin III, an unofficial spin-off of Maurice Leblanc’s Arsene Lupin. The name lupin is used elsewhere, so it has a very relevant resonance in the pop culture. (more…)
The Hyacinth (Bluebells)
Monday, November 2nd, 2009The hyacinth is yet another type of blue flower that actually has a more purple shade more than anything else. It’s not exactly the type of flower you would want if you prefer a flower with a distinctly strong blue shade, but it is nonetheless one of the more attractive flowers you will see around. Its flower, for one, is quite distinct. Instead of a rounded or flat flower head, the hyacinths are usually shaped like a bell. Hence, hyacinths are actually known as bluebells too. However, unknown to many people, hyacinths have many species, most of them sporting that beautiful purple-blue shade that really gives this flower the most distinct look. (more…)
Lavender
Monday, November 2nd, 2009Among the several blue flowers in existence, the lavender is perhaps one of the few that you couldn’t really use for strict ornamental purpose. To be sure, lavender is a very beautiful flower, and it has a very distinct look and character. But it isn’t exactly flowery. It is quite unlike flowers such as hydrangeas or irises, with their full blooming flowers that can make any garden or bouquet marvelous. This is pretty much because of its size and the bloom of its flower. Its flower spikes rather than blooms, making it more viable for dried flower arrangements rather than live bouquets. (more…)
Iris
Monday, November 2nd, 2009Iris is perhaps one of the more meaningful flower names in existence, largely because of its pedigree. For one, the flower iris is supposedly named after the Greek word for rainbow—a fitting name, really, as the iris genus has several flower species, covering a lot of colors and shades. Iris is also the name of the messenger of the gods in Greek mythology. As a messenger, she serves as the important link between humanity and the gods, the bridge between heaven and Earth. She has amazing speed that allows her to travel the very ends of the world—even the deepest of the seas and the darkest depths of the underworld. The blue iris, in particular, is also known to be the symbol of the Greek goddess Hera. And quite fittingly, the Egyptians plant this flower beside the resting place of a woman several years ago—a practice that resonates with the fact that iris is name after a figure that bridges two different worlds. (more…)
Hydrangea
Monday, November 2nd, 2009In the American television show Desperate Housewives, the hydrangeas—breathtaking flowers that can grow up to seven feet tall—become the ironic backdrop for one of the show’s more iconic and memorable characters. One of the main characters, Bree, grows the most superb hydrangeas in the neighbor. No one else in Wisteria Lane can match the beauty of Bree’s garden. However, the state of Bree’s garden is exactly the opposite from the state of her life. Her son is having trouble with school while her husband is threatening Bree with divorce. On the surface, Bree is pretty much like the hydrangeas she tends too—perfect, immaculate, and divine. But there’s more than meets the eye, as they say. Bree, despite her immaculate exterior, can be capable of doing some very hideous things. (more…)
Delphinium Blue Flowers
Monday, November 2nd, 2009Many describe delphinium as garden-worthy. Indeed, while there are several blue flowers in existence today, there are only very few that deserves a home in your garden. For instance, there is no doubt that the lavender is a very beautiful—and useful—flower. But its flower is very small, and it does not stand out easily among more imposing flowers in a regular garden. It may be used in any herb garden, but it definitely cannot hold its anywhere else. The geranium, on the other hand, is definitely prettier than the lavender in terms of the flower, but just like the useful, it isn’t big enough to match beauty with more prominent flowers. (more…)
Campanula: The “Blue Chips”
Monday, November 2nd, 2009The blue flower campanula—also known as the blue chips—is not exactly what you would call special or rare. In fact, you can easily see campanulas in many gardens and open areas. Although you can see the greatest diversity of campanulas in the Mediterrenean, this flower can be pretty much seen anywhere. Also, these flowers aren’t very useful, especially when you compare them to flowers such as lavender and sage. These two are very stunning blue flowers, and while the blue chips are not shabby, they do not have anything special that can become more prominent than these two, or any other blue flowers. (more…)
