BLUE-TIFUL FLOWERS

By Kerry Mendez | July 16, 2020

Blue is a very calming and serene color. It is also considered a healing color that helps lower blood pressure and can reduce rapid heart rate. It is not surprising that shades of blue and blue-green are frequently used in healthcare settings. (Photo Pulmonaria ‘Blue Ensign’, courtesy of The Intercontinental Gardener) Many gardeners, including me,…

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Bodacious Blue Annuals

By Kerry Mendez | January 26, 2015

I thought I’d carry the winter blue theme over to some blue flowering annuals from Proven Winners that add brilliant bling to containers and landscapes. Blue My Mind Evolvulus And the first plant to enter the spotlight is Evolvulus ‘Blue My Mind’. Yowser! This stunning annual thrives in full sun and lots of heat. The…

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