Can anyone recommend a shrub/plant for indoor use that will have a blue flower?

I would like to have something that will bloom in blue to remind me of a close relative who passed away recently. If anyone has any good suggestions as to which plant or small tree they think would be suitable... links to sites where I can see a picture would be very useful also... thanks :o)

Can anyone recommend a shrub/plant for indoor use that will have a blue flower?
My mother has this plant and it is an amazing shade of blue. One of the truest blue flowers I have ever seen.It needs a whole lot of sun to bloom inside though and she does put it outside in the summer. Still, it is a very cool plant and you might want to check into it.





http://www.anniesannuals.com/signs/t%20-...





Apparently some blue hydrangeas can be successfully grown indoors but I have no experience with it and am somehow skeptical.





http://www.whiteflowerfarm.com/83712-pro...





Exacum (persian violet ) can be a lovely blooming houseplant but the blue does tend to fall on the purple end of the spectrum. They are pretty though, so you might want to look at them.





http://www.yoder.com/ASSETS/0F311CCA88BA...





I've never tried to grow ageratum indoors but it might be worth a shot. After all impatiens grows and blooms beautifully inside. Ageratum is one of the bluest flowers that is readily availble.





http://www.hort.wisc.edu/mastergardener/...





If you have room for any outdoor plants in blue I would strongly recommend planting flax (linum perenne). It is amazingly beautiful and SO blue.





http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linum_peren...





Platycodon (balloonflower) is another but it isn't quite as true blue.





http://www.gorgetopgardens.com/perennial...





Campanula is another pretty one and there are many varieties, some of which might do well inside.





http://www.wildgingerfarm.com/Campanula....








I hope you find what you're looking for. My sympathies on your loss.
Reply:A favorite of mine is cape primrose (streptocarpus). It is in the African violet family but not as demanding. It is covered almost all summer long with tiny blue flowers. It can also be kept outdoors in shade in warmer climates. Here is a link -
Reply:Fuchsia and orchids are more purplish than blue, so they won't work for you.





African violet is an easy house plant that blooms forever, and comes in many shades of blue. See the example at the link below.
Reply:A Fuchsia will be an ideal plant,that gives blooms for many months.I just bought a one year old Fuchsia of EBay,a perennial hardy plant,that you can put out side or in a pot.


Have a look on EBay to give you an idea for what you want.
Reply:How about a Californian Lilac (Ceanthous), hardy shrub which is flowering now. All varieties have a blue flower which the bees love, some varieties have a lovely deep blue flower.
Reply:Try a Vanda orchid.
Reply:I grew very successfully a blue balloon plant. So blue you'll love don't forget to use Bloom Buster Miracle Grow to keep the food it requires.
Reply:Hydrangea in acid soil will have blue flowers.


African Violets.
Reply:Have a look at the RHS site (link below) - it should give you some good ideas.
Reply:orchids