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blue alstroemeria

Searching for the enchanting blue alstroemeria? While true blue varieties remain elusive in the world of alstroemerias, many gardeners dream of adding blue blooms to their landscapes or bouquets. The Peruvian Lily (alstroemeria) family is famed for its vibrant palette, ranging from pinks and reds to yellow and lavender. However, despite the popularity of blue flowers in floral arrangements, there currently isn’t a naturally-occurring or commercially available blue alstroemeria. Instead, gardeners can achieve similar cool-toned effects by exploring existing cultivars with blue undertones, soft lilacs, and rich purples within the alstroemeria range.

A Teucrium fruticans rounded shrub with grey foliage and blue flowers.

Teucrium fruticans

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Teucrium fruticans (Bush Germander) is a hardy evergreen shrub admired for its attractive silvery foliage and soft blue flowers that appear through spring and summer. This Mediterranean style plant thrives in sunny New Zealand gardens and is highly valued for its drought tolerance, tidy growth habit, and year round appeal.

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 1.75 m
Spread: 1.75 m
Flowering time: Summer, Autumn
Tolerances: Coastal, Hardy
Garden uses: Containers, Hedging, Living areas, Pool areas, Topiary
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern, Rock
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Juncus 'Blue Dart' (Blue Rush)

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Juncus 'Blue Dart' is a striking ornamental rush prized for its upright blue green foliage and strong architectural form. This hardy evergreen plant provides year round texture, colour, and structure, making it an excellent choice for modern landscapes, water features, and mass planting schemes.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Grasses
Height: 75 cm
Spread: 50 cm
Tolerances: Coastal, Hardy, Wet, Wind
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Patios, Ponds, Pool areas
Garden styles: Alpine, Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern, Riparian
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Podocarpus 'Matapouri Blue' hedge.
Podocarpus 'Matapouri Blue' (Blue Tōtara)

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Hosta 'Blue Mouse Ears'

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Myosotidium hortensia (Chatham Island Forget Me Not) plant with lush green foliage and stunning blue flowers.
Myosotidium hortensia (Chatham Island Forget-Me-Not)

Myosotidium hortensia, commonly known as the Chatham Island Forget-Me-Not, is a distinctive and recognisable NZ native. The plants have large...

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Dichroa 'Blue Stars' (Evergreen Hydrangea)

Dichroa 'Blue Stars' is a striking evergreen shrub admired for its clusters of intense blue star shaped flowers followed by brilliant metallic blue...

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Hydrangea 'Blue Wave'

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A Picea pungens 'Glauca' (Colorado Blue Spruce) tree.
Picea pungens 'Glauca'

Picea pungens 'Glauca', commonly known as the Colorado Blue Spruce, is a blue coloured conifer that grows with a broad and open, pyramidal shape. The...

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An upright Rosemary 'Tuscan Blue' shrub with blue flowers in a Mediterranean themed garden.
Rosmarinus 'Tuscan Blue'

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Festuca 'Banks Peninsula Blue' (Blue Fescue Grass)

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Cupressus 'Blue Ice' (Blue Arizona Cypress)

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Westringia 'Blue Gem' low hedge with elegant mauve coloured flowers.
Westringia 'Blue Gem'

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Festuca coxii (Blue Fescue) grass growing in a garden.
Festuca coxii (Blue Fescue)

Festuca coxii, commonly known as Blue Fescue, is a hardy NZ native, ornamental grass that features fine, blue foliage. Straw-coloured seed heads...

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Cedrus atlantica 'Glauca' (Blue Atlas Cedar) large specimen tree in a park.
Cedrus atlantica 'Glauca'

Cedrus atlantica 'Glauca', also known as Blue Atlas Cedar, is a striking evergreen conifer ideal for New Zealand gardens. Its silvery-blue needles...

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Salvia 'Aztec Blue' plants with elegant blue flowers above green foliage.
Salvia 'Aztec Blue'

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Thuja orientalis 'Blue Cone'

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Nepeta 'Blue Wonder' (Catmint)

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Eucalyptus 'Baby Blue' (Silver Gum)

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Alstroemeria 'Lavender Lady'

Alstroemeria 'Lavender Lady' is a stunning Peruvian lily grown for its elegant lavender purple flowers that are produced continuously from late...

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Very showy Alstroemeria Inca Sweety flowers.
Alstroemeria 'Inca Sweety' (Peruvian Lily)

Alstroemeria 'Inca Sweety' is a compact Peruvian lily admired for its masses of soft pink blooms that flower continuously from late spring through...

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Alstroemeria 'Summer Breeze'

Alstroemeria 'Summer Breeze' is a compact, free flowering Peruvian lily prized for its masses of colourful blooms that appear from late spring...

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Alstroemeria 'Inca Magic' (Peruvian Lily)

Alstroemeria 'Inca Magic' is a compact Peruvian lily celebrated for its masses of vibrant blooms that flower continuously from late spring through...

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Alstroemeria 'Inca Rio' (Peruvian Lily)

Alstroemeria 'Inca Rio' is a vibrant flowering perennial that brings long lasting colour and elegant lily like blooms to NZ gardens. Its upright...

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Alstroemeria 'Orange Glory' (Peruvian Lily)

Alstroemeria 'Orange Glory' is a vibrant Peruvian lily grown for its brilliant orange flowers that bloom continuously from late spring through autumn...

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Alstroemeria 'Princess Fabiana' (Peruvian Lily)

Alstroemeria 'Princess Fabiana' is a compact, free flowering Peruvian lily admired for its elegant soft pink and cream blooms that are produced from...

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Alstroemeria 'Summer Sky'

Alstroemeria 'Summer Sky' is a compact, free flowering Peruvian lily prized for its masses of elegant blooms that appear from late spring through...

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Alstroemeria 'Inca Ice' (Peruvian Lily)

Alstroemeria 'Inca Ice' is a compact Peruvian lily admired for its elegant creamy white flowers with soft yellow tones that bloom continuously from...

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Alstroemeria 'Inticancha Moon'

Alstroemeria 'Inticancha Moon' is a compact, free flowering Peruvian lily admired for its elegant creamy white to soft yellow blooms that flower...

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Alstroemeria 'Summer Glow'

Alstroemeria 'Summer Glow' is a compact, free flowering Peruvian lily grown for its masses of vibrant warm toned blooms that appear from late spring...

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Alstroemeria 'Inca Concordia' plant with colourful, white flowers.
Alstroemeria 'Inca Concordia' (Peruvian Lily)

Alstroemeria 'Inca Concordia' is a compact and free flowering perennial admired for its masses of colourful blooms and outstanding garden...

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Alstroemeria 'Summer Ice' cream coloured flowers.
Alstroemeria 'Summer Ice' (Peruvian Lily)

Alstroemeria 'Summer Ice' is a beautiful perennial known for its soft coloured blooms and long flowering season. The elegant flowers feature creamy...

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The Allure and Rarity of Blue Alstroemeria

The quest for true blue flowers captures the imagination of many New Zealand plant lovers. Blue alstroemeria stands out as a highly sought-after hue, often requested for wedding bouquets and special occasions due to its unique elegance and soothing presence. Unfortunately, attempts at breeding or dyeing have not yet produced a genuine blue alstroemeria flower. Most “blue” alstroemerias offered on the market are either purple varieties or have undergone artificial tinting, which tends to fade quickly.

Alternatives to Blue Alstroemeria

While waiting for that perfect blue, why not explore some of the closest options available? Gardeners and florists often look to alstroemerias with lavender, violet, and cool pink shades, which provide a visually similar effect. For example:

Growing Peruvian Lilies in Your Garden

Though an authentic blue alstroemeria remains a horticultural dream, the existing varieties are celebrated for their resilience and beauty. Peruvian Lilies thrive across New Zealand, flourishing in well-drained soil and sunny to partly-shaded spots. Once established, alstroemerias are low-maintenance and deliver profuse blooms from late spring right through to autumn. Their flowers attract pollinators and make excellent, long-lasting cut flowers for the home.

If you love striking colours, also consider Alstroemeria Summer Breeze (Peruvian Lily) and Alstroemeria Summer Holiday (Peruvian Lily) for bold shades that liven up beds and borders alongside your blue-inspired displays.

Embracing Alstroemeria’s Colour Spectrum

While the true blue alstroemeria remains an unattainable wonder for now, you can still enjoy the cooling and calming effects of lavender, lilac, and purple cultivars in your garden or floral designs. Explore our range of high-performing alstroemerias to find your perfect palette, and stay inspired by one of the most versatile and rewarding flowering perennials in New Zealand gardens.


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