What would you prefer, garden lights or a night lamp, or some lovely blooms that glow in the radiant moonlight? We know our answer is the flowers! Flowers bring such a soothing essence to the room, and when they are literally glow-in-the-dark flowers, what could be better than this wonder of nature?
Do you associate any flowers with the night time? Perhaps you may have heard of lavender, for its calming scent that can help you sleep, or chamomile tea? But did you know that some flowers bloom at night? Yes, some lovely blooms actually grow during the night time. They don’t follow the typical routine some flowers follow, known as photosynthesis. Do you know the reason behind flowers that bloom at night?
Why Do Flowers Bloom At Night?
Even though flowers that bloom at night are unusual, there’s a purpose behind them! Because they’re pollinated by nocturnal insects like moths, these flowers bloom at night. They have developed and adapted to match their behavior. In fact, many night-blooming flowers are white to make them easier to locate for moths.
Moon gardens are ideal for people who work during the day and lose out on seeing their day flowers bloom. Imagine sitting outside on a drizzly evening after a long day of work, and admiring your wonderful garden illuminated by these incredible blooms.
Here are some amazing night flowers that would look fantastic in a moon garden!
Night Phlox
Night Phlox blooms at night, revealing its lovely white blooms and a wonderful honey scent that would turn any moon garden into a scented paradise. We love the slight tint of color these white blooms have at their center!
Flower growers love these flowers because they are such a sight to behold. These flowers are perfect for relaxing in the yard on a warm summer evening!
Moonflower
Just like the name suggests, these flowers become fuller when the moonlight falls! The scent this flower alludes to is very sweet and calming. Moonflowers are a lovely romantic flower, so you can even purchase bulk flowers to gift to your other half! When it comes to growing them in your garden, you won’t have to worry about maintenance a lot because this is a fast-growing tropical vine. The blooms of moonflowers are trumpet-shaped.
They unfurl during the evening time and close up when the sun comes up. This flower has a vine that grows up to 15 feet tall and has fragrant white blossoms that are four to six inches broad. Because germinating seed is difficult, buy seedlings and give them plenty of sun and fertilizer.
Evening Primrose
These beauties will not only provide a splash of intoxicating aroma, but also a bold dose of vibrant color to any garden. The flower is usually seen in a vibrant yellow hue. But the Oenothera comes in a variety of colors, including white and pink.
These wildflowers are native to America. The blooms are usually dainty but they can also reach up to 4 feet when they receive the right amount of flower care! When these flowers bloom up at night, they exude a lovely citric smell, similar to lemons and its family.
Tuberose
Polianthes tuberosa, a sweetly aromatic bulb, was a favorite during the Victorian era. Tuberose has a tender bulb, with dainty petal heads. The white flower is a treat to watch!
If you plan on having these flowers in your garden, make sure you plant two to three inches deep in containers or beds. In zones below 8, gardeners must dig up the bulbs in the fall.
Four o’Clocks
Four o’clock flowers are remarkable since they come in a variety of colors and designs. These flowers have a very unique trait that makes them stand out when compared to other night bloomers. When they get older, the yellow turns to pink and the white turns to light violet.
But the most interesting fact about these flowers is how they actually got this name! The term ‘4 o’clocks’ comes from the fact that the flowers bloom late in the afternoon rather than at night. When the blooms open up, they release a lemony scent, similar to the evening primrose. They grow well when they get full exposure to the sun or even a partial shade.
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