Who needs garden lights when you can have flowers that glow in the moonlight?
What plants do we associate with night time? Lavender for its soothing smell which can send you to sleep or even chamomile tea? But did you know some flowers bloom at night?
Why Flowers Bloom at Night
Flowers that bloom at night are definitely oddities, but there's a reason for it! These flowers bloom in the dark is because they're pollinated by nocturnal insects like moths, and they've evolved and adapted to match their behaviour. In fact, a lot of night blooming flowers are white for the same reason - moths find them easier to spot!
If you work during the day and miss out on watching your day flowers bloom, then moon gardens are fantastic for you. Just imagine sitting outside on a dusky night, admiring your magical garden lit up by these extraordinary flowers.
Here are some incredible night flowers that would look great in your moon garden!
Night Phlox
Night Phlox blooms at night to reveal its beautiful white flowers, as well as a heavenly honey fragrance that will transform any moon garden into a scented paradise. Perfect for balmy summer evenings in the garden!
Moonflower
The Moonflower is a fast-growing tropical vine and is one of the most romantic plants you can grow. They show as a large trumpet shape that unfurl in the evening, giving off a sweet scent.
Evening Primrose
Evening Primrose is a sweet yellow wildflower and is native to America. They beauties may seem small and cute but they can reach up to 4 feet tall! Evening Primrose blooms at night, giving off the smell of lemons.
Four o’clocks
Four o’clocks are interesting flowers; different colours and patterns can be found in the same flower. They change colour when they age, yellow turning to pink and white turning to light violet. Four o’clocks actually bloom late afternoon, instead of the night, hence the name ‘4 o’clocks.’
Kadupul
Also known as the 'Queen of the Night' the Kadapul is an elusive and priceless Sri Lankan flower. It blooms with beautiful and fragrant white flowers around midnight, but the flowers fade away before dawn. In Sri Lanka, the Kadapul is believed to have celestial origins and is sometimes called the Flower from the Heavens.
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