BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine

Blue

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Himalayan poppies, bluebells and cornflower­s (Centaurea cyanus) – the latter gave its name to the pigment, anthocyani­n, found in red, blue and purple flowers. In botany, blue is unusual as it helps to define plant families, especially Boraginace­ae (of borage and echiums).

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