It's hard to figure out why the color blue is associated with sadness... in the garden it's really a very cheerful and beautiful color. While some blue flowers are pale and icy, like the Delphinium 'Delft Blue,' many are bright and vibrant. The Siberian Iris 'Caesar's Brother' has flowers that are a distinctive shade of ultra-violet blue that stands out like a neon sign in the garden. Read more in this week's newsletter.
