Top Blue flower for your spring garden
Top Blue Flowers to Brighten Your Spring Garden
Spring is a beautiful time in your garden, filled with beautiful flowers. I love adding a splash of beautiful shades of blue to my garden. Blue is a unique color that isn't found in a lot of garden flowers, that adds a a special sense of seasonality to the garden. Here are the top five blue flowers that will bring beauty and charm to your spring flower garden. All can be grown in containers or in ground.
1. Delphiniums
Delphiniums are known for their tall, stately spikes of flowers that can reach impressive heights. They are one of the most iconic cottage garden flowers, up there with foxgloves and snapdragons. These stunning perennials come in various shades of blue, from lavender-baby blue to deep indigo. Delphiniums thrive in full sun and well-drained soil, making them ideal for containers and any raised bed. They require some care, including staking to support their height and regular fertilizer for best blooms. I use peony cages on all of my delphiniums to keep them upright. With their towering presence and striking color, delphiniums are sure to be the showstopper of your spring garden. Find more growing information here.
2. Muscari
Commonly known as grape hyacinths, muscari are small but mighty bulbs that pack a punch with their dense clusters of tiny, bell-shaped flowers. These blooms are typically a vivid blue and are perfect for creating a carpet of color in your garden. Muscari are incredibly easy to grow, requiring minimal maintenance once planted. They thrive in full sun to partial shade and are excellent for naturalizing in lawns or under trees in colder zones ( 8 and lower). Here in Arizona pre-purchase them ‘pre-cooled’ so they bloom their best the first year. I like to add them to the container garden for a charming addition to the garden. Find more growing information here.
3. Anemones
Anemones, often referred to as windflowers, bring a delicate and whimsical touch to spring gardens. Anemones come in lots of colors from white, red, pink, and blush, but blue is a unique option. These low-growing perennials prefer partial shade and well-drained soil, making them perfect for woodland gardens or shaded borders. They will come back in our zone 9b garden, just make sure they are planted in the ground for best results. Anemones are also great for attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies, adding an extra layer of life to your garden. Find more growing information here.
4. Viola
Violas, including, are beloved for their charming, face-like flowers and versatility. Available in numerous shades of blue, violas can be used in garden beds, borders, containers, and hanging baskets. They are a classic spring flower that makes a perfect pairing with bulbs and other spring flowers such as alyssum These hardy annuals thrive in cool weather so plant them in the winter and fall for best results.
for more information on violas and some of my favorite varieties, check out our viola guide here.
5. Lobelia
Lobelia is an excellent choice for adding an easy pop of blue to your garden, especially in hanging baskets, containers or as boarder flower . This annual produces small, bright blue flowers that cascade beautifully over the edges of containers. They have a delicate airy look to them, making them an excellent pairing with bigger bolder flowers such as geraniums and petunias. Lobelia prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It requires regular watering and fertilizer for the best blooms. Its compact size and vibrant color make lobelia a versatile choice for the garden. Try growing the light blue variety ‘sky blue’ (pictured) for a dainty change up in the garden.
6. Campanula
Deep blue campanula is a gorgous option to add into your cut flower likeup for late spring blooms. These balloon like flowers are so fun and magical in the garden, as well as fun to play with! Their tea cup like flowers are enchanting for the adult and innerchild.
They like to be planted in fall for spring blooms. Read more about growing campanula here.
Incorporating these top five blue flowers into your spring garden would be iconic! I love paring blues with white, purple, and pink flowers. Chartreuse is another beautiful color to incorporate with blue tones. Whether you choose the towering spikes of delphiniums or the delicate charm of lobelia, these blue blooms are sure to make your garden a springtime paradise. Happy gardening!
