15 Flowers That Change Colour Overtime

 Here is a list of 15 flowers that change colour over time, showcasing their fascinating transformations during different stages of growth or environmental conditions:

1. Hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla)

• Colour Change: Depending on the soil's pH, these flowers can change from blue to pink or vice versa. Acidic soils produce blue flowers, while alkaline soils result in pink.

2. Morning Glory (Ipomoea)

• Colour Change: These flowers open in vibrant hues, such as blue or purple, in the morning and gradually fade to pink or white by the afternoon.

3. Lantana (Lantana camara)

• Colour Change: Lantanas often start as yellow or orange, then shift to pink, red, or purple as the flowers mature.

4. Four O'Clocks (Mirabilis jalapa)

• Colour Change: These unique flowers can bloom in different colours on the same plant, often transitioning from white to pink, yellow, or red as they age.

5. Butterfly Bush (Buddleja)

• Colour Change: The cone-shaped clusters of flowers may start as deep purple, then lighten to lilac or pink as they mature.

6. Texas Bluebonnet (Lupinus texensis)

• Colour Change: These wildflowers start out as a reddish-pink before gradually transitioning to the iconic blue for which they are known.

7. Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea)

• Colour Change: Foxglove flowers shift from pink or purple hues to lighter shades, including white or faded pink, as they age.

8. Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus)

• Colour Change: These flowers can appear in various shades such as white or pink and may change their tone as they mature throughout the blooming season.

9. Bougainvillea

• Colour Change: Bougainvillea flowers often open as a vibrant magenta or purple and may lighten or fade to pink or white with time.

10. Chameleon Plant (Houttuynia cordata)

• Colour Change: Its heart-shaped leaves can change from green to red, yellow, and pink based on light exposure, though the flower itself remains white.

11. Weigela (Weigela florida)

• Colour Change: Weigela flowers start pink and gradually lighten to white as they age, creating a beautiful contrast on the shrub.

12. Virginia Spiderwort (Tradescantia virginiana)

• Colour Change: The flowers of this plant change from purple to blue as they bloom and fade with time.

13. Poppies (Papaver rhoeas)

• Colour Change: Certain varieties of poppies may bloom in bright red or orange and fade to pastel shades as they age, especially in strong sunlight.

14. Desert Rose (Adenium obesum)

• Colour Change: This tropical succulent can open its flowers in shades of deep pink or red, which may fade to a softer pink or white as they mature.

15. Lilac (Syringa)

• Colour Change: Lilac flowers typically bloom in deep purple or pink shades and may lighten to a pale lavender or almost white as they age.

These flowers display an incredible variety of colours through their life cycle, adding dynamic beauty to any garden.