Why have boring fences and hedges around your house when you can fill them up with different shades of colors nature has on offer with its stunning blossoms!
03.05.2024 - 14:23 / balconygardenweb.com / Raul Cornelius
What makes mauve flowers stand out is their muted purple shade that has hints of blue to it. The word comes from France, which reflects these bloom’s soft and delicate appearance. They match really well with yellow and red blooms in the garden, too.
Botanical Name: Lavandula angustifolia
Lavenders have small, fragrant flowers that grow on tall spikes and give off a beautiful fragrance. They have a hint of purple and blue to the blooms that attract pollinators!
Botanical Name: Asteraceae
Asters are mauve in color, but these flowers also have yellow centers that add to their beauty. They have a long bloom time, which makes them a great pick for indoor gardens, too.
Botanical Name: Nepeta spp.
Catmint has small, tubular flowers in a pretty mauve shade. They bloom throughout summer till early fall and thrive in full sun.
Botanical Name: Anemone spp.
You can find Anemones in many colors, but they look magnificent in mauve. That’s because they have darker centers and a royal feel.
Botanical Name: Cleome hassleriana
Why don’t you go with Spider flowers? They are gorgeous to look at and easily reach 5 feet tall. They are also self-seeding, and you won’t need to plant them again and again.
Botanical Name: Salvia leucophylla
The flowers of this sage are also mauve-lavender in shade. This plant will benefit you in many ways–you can use it as an ornamental and you can cook the leaves.
Botanical Name: Phlox paniculata
Speaking of mauve-colored flowers, we cannot ignore Phlox. These are North American natives and grow with little care. Just give them full sun to partial shade.
8. Sweet Pea
Botanical Name: Lathyrus odoratus
If you’re looking to grow a floral wall, pick Sweet Pea. These fragrant climbers have delicate, ruffled flowers and give off a
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