6 colour-changing flowers to add more beauty to your home

Hibiscus Mutabilis is popular among home gardeners for its colour-changing flowers (Image: Pexels)

• Some plants like hydrangeas and lantana change bloom colors due to soil or age
• Morning glory and hibiscus mutabilis flowers shift hues throughout the day
• Tulips and four o’clocks display multi-hued blooms that change over time

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There’s nothing better than adding beauty and joy to your space with plants that have colourful blooms. They bring life to the space with their vibrant presence, but did you know some blooms can change colour due to their environment, temperature, or light?

6 flowers that change colours

Take a look at six flowers you’d love for their delightful changing hues….

Hydrangeas: Hydrangeas are quite popular for changing colours based on the pH level of the soil. Acidic soil produces blue flowers, while alkaline soil gives birth to pink or purple blooms. They are most loved by gardeners for adding life to their space

Morning glory: Those familiar with the morning glory would know how beautifully it transitions within a day. While it opens with vibrant shades of purple, pink, or blue, by evening it begins to fade to lighter hues. It’s fascinating to watch its transformation throughout the day.

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Tulips: These popular flowering plants change colours with age. Some popular varieties with multi-hued blooms change colour in just a few days. So don’t be surprised to find a red tulip changing to a faded colour or a yellow tulip showing subtle signs of pink.

Lantana flowers start with one colour, such as yellow or orange, but turn to shades of pink and purple as they age (Image: Pexels)

Hibiscus Mutabilis: It is a shrub that enjoys popularity for its colour-changing flowers. This fast-growing plant blooms from summer to late autumn and changes colour throughout the day, starting as white, then pink, and eventually turning red. If your space needs life, this one’s bound to be the right choice.

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Four O’Clocks: Not the one to disappoint, their beauty lies in opening with one colour, either yellow, pink, or red, and shifting to different colours on the same plant. Their multi-coloured petals make their presence  easily evident in any garden or space.

Lantana: These beauties start with one colour, such as yellow or orange, but turn to shades of pink and purple as they age. This makes them a lovely addition to any home garden.