Collection: Blue Flowers 🔵

Blue Flowers – Discover the Allure of Nature’s Rarest Hue

There’s a magic to blue flowers that no other colour can capture. They are the rarest colour in the floral world—elusive, captivating, and steeped in a sense of wonder. Our collection of blue flowers celebrates this rarity; a colour that is mysterious and deeply beautiful. From lush hydrangeas to luxurious blue roses, there is surely something for those who seek a unique beauty - a gift that will be speaks to the recipient's heart.

Whether you’re drawn to the fresh, fleeting beauty of a blue flower bouquet or the longevity of a blue preserved flower bouquet, you are participating in a tradition that spans centuries and continents. Blue flowers aren’t just chosen; they are discovered, cherished, and remembered. Let’s unravel the mystery behind these captivating blooms.

The Science of Rarity: Why Are Blue Flowers So Rare?

To understand the allure of blue flowers, one must first understand their scarcity. True blue pigment is exceptionally rare in nature. This isn't a mere coincidence but a fascinating result of plant chemistry and evolution. Most flowers rely on pigments called anthocyanins for colour, but producing a stable blue molecule is a complex biochemical challenge for plants. Furthermore, from an evolutionary standpoint, many pollinators like bees have difficulty seeing pure blue, leading plants to favour colours like ultraviolet, yellow, or red to attract them. This perfect storm of chemical difficulty and pollinator preference makes finding a naturally occurring blue flower something truly special.

How Do Blue Flowers Occur in Nature?

When nature does achieve blue, it’s often through a combination of clever tricks rather than a single true blue pigment. For example, the blue of a hydrangea, is heavily influenced by the acidity of the soil. In more acidic soils, aluminium becomes available to the plant, and the interaction between aluminium ions and anthocyanin pigments (which are often red or purple) shifts the colour closer to true blue. This is also why you can find hydrangeas that are on the spectrum of blue but not quite there yet, such as - light purple, a purplish blue hue, or even hydrangeas with petals that are half blue and half purple.

Other flowers, like the morning glory, use complex molecular structures and pH shifts within cell fluids to transform the reddish pigments into blues. It’s a delicate balancing act!

The Myth and Mastery of Blue Roses: Are There Any Blue Roses Naturally?

This is perhaps the most common question we receive with regards to blue roses, and the answer is: No, there are no naturally occurring blue roses. For centuries, the blue rose was the holy grail of floriculture, a symbol of the unattainable. Breeders could not create a rose that naturally produced the elusive blue pigment. The "blue" roses you may have seen are typically white roses that have been sprayed or dyed.

Today, through advancements in floriculture technology, we have access to the closest thing possible: Roses that are specially cultivated and infused with blue floral dye to achieve a consistent hue that runs through every petal. These blue roses are the result of much research and trial and error, allowing floral farmers to offer the once-impossible.

What's The Best Blue Rose Available?

The premium Ecuadorian blue roses are the most prized amongst florists and consumers for that deep sapphire shade that's notoriously hard to replicate. Other dyed blue roses available on the market are typically a lighter blue, or a shade that's closer to an azure or sky blue. Additionally, deeper blues require a lengthier dye process and/or larger amounts of dye, leading to higher cost as well - which is also why they are less common and more expensive.

Nature’s Gems: What Are Some Naturally Blue Flowers?

While the rose may need a helping hand, nature does bless us with some blue flowers! When you choose naturally blue flowers, you are holding something that's really rare.

7 Naturally Blue Flowers:

1. Delphinium (Larkspur): Towering spires with shades ranging from a light baby blue to a dark navy; symbolizing grace and protection.
2. Cornflower: A vivid, cobalt-blue wildflower that embodies hope and resilience.
3. Morning Glory: A classic vine whose trumpet-shaped flowers open each morning to show off its blue colour.
4. Hydrangea: Large, pom-pom clusters whose blue hue can be nurtured through soil conditions.
5. Forgot-Me-Not: Tiny flowers of soft sky-blue, representing true love and remembrance.
6. Tweedia (Oxypetalum): Similar in appearance to forget-me-not, some say its flowers are a more pigmented blue.
7. Nigella (Love-in-a-mist): Baby blue flowers with pointed petals surrounded by thin airy green leaves

Can You Get Blue Flowers in Singapore?

Absolutely. While Singapore’s tropical climate dictates what can be grown locally, a thriving global import market allows us to bring the world’s most beautiful blue flowers to your doorstep. From the modern elegance of blue roses to the romantic charm of hydrangeas, this rarest hue can be found in our local SG market. Our blue flowers are carefully sourced from long time, reputable importers and crafted into beautiful pieces of art for you.

Best Blue Flowers in Singapore That You Can Actually Get

Our collection of blue flowers features the most sought-after and available blooms in the region:

1. Blue Roses: The undisputed star, perfect for a unique and luxurious statement.
2. Blue Hydrangeas: Lush and romantic. Commonly used to create big bouquets.
3. Blue Baby's Breath: Light and airy. Typically dyed or sprayed a soft teal blue.
4. Tweedia (Oxypetalum): Filler flower for adding pops of blue in a bouquet without stealing the show.
4. Preserved Blue Flowers: Including preserved roses, hydrangeas, and other dyed florals like hand-made wood-crafted daisies, offering the beauty of blue that lasts for years with no maintenance—the ultimate choice for a blue preserved flower bouquet.

Do Blue Flowers Have Any Special Meaning?

Do Blue Flowers Mean Sadness?

While blue is sometimes associated with melancholy, in the language of flowers, its meaning is far more nuanced and positive. Blue symbolizes trust, serenity and mystery. It gives a sense of peace and infinite space like the sky or the ocean. It conveys stability, loyalty, and depth of feeling. Giving blue flowers is a way of saying, "I put my trust in you," "I am devoted to you," or "You bring a sense of calm to my life." It is a thoughtful and gentle colour that speaks to the soul.

An Ocean of Devotion: Blue Flowers Meaning in Love and Relationship

In romance, blue flowers represent uniqueness, rarity, and striving for the impossible—much like the quest for the blue rose itself. Gifting blue roses says, "My love for you is rare and extraordinary." It also symbolizes a commitment that is both stable and deep. It’s a sophisticated alternative to red roses, perfect for expressing a love that is loyal and enduring - making a blue flower bouquet a meaningful gift for anniversaries or heartfelt apologies.

Blue Roses Price in SG & Are Blue Roses Expensive?

Given the additional process of dyeing or spraying, which certainly contributes to higher cost in both labour, time and materials. More care and attention is also required to achieve a standard hue that measures up to market standards, so it’s true that blue roses are a premium product. They are more expensive than traditional roses whose colour are entirely natural (red, pink, white, yellow, purple, orange).

A blue flower bouquet typically cost around $10-$20+ more than a similar design using other colour flowers. While a pricier option, their unparalleled beauty and powerful symbolism make them worth every penny for important milestone celebrations,  representing a gift that is as unique as the person receiving it.

View our best-selling fresh blue roses bouquet ($83), or preserved blue roses bouquets (ranging $83-$125).

Same Day Blue Roses Delivery Singapore

Our blue roses delivery Singapore service brings this floral marvel directly to you. Each stem is hand-selected for perfection, meticulously arranged by our expert florists, and delivered with care across the island. Whether you choose a dramatic bouquet of fresh blue roses and hydrangeas or the lasting elegance of a blue preserved flower bouquet, you are choosing a narrative of rarity and devotion.

Send a blue flower bouquet that doesn’t just say “I love you,” but says “I see how extraordinary you are.”

❊Our blue flowers collection includes all fresh and preserved florals. "Preserved" will be in the product title to indicate it's preserved flowers. No indication means fresh flowers.

Order by 12PM for same day delivery (Mon to Sat: 4PM-8PM). For earlier time slot of 11AM-3PM, kindly make your order by previous night 11:59PM.

Each order comes with a carrier and printed message card.