A Sea of Purple: The Enchanting Lupine Flowers of Iceland
Iceland is a land of sharp contrasts: massive lava fields, raging waterfalls, and towering ice caps form a complex mosaic. But come summertime, a vibrant splash of color transforms these vistas: the blooming season of the lupine flowers, characterized by their bright purple color and fast growth rate.
A Summer Spectacle:
Lupins on Iceland are not native plants of this colorful type with the clusters of flowers purple, blue or even pink. Initiated in the 1940s to prevent soil erosion, such hardy plants have established themselves in the Icelandic climate without much difficulty. These ferry boats have now become the most well-known figure of the Icelandic summers.
Lupine Magic:
Blooming Beauty: Around late June and early August, the lupine fields tend to bloom in spectacular color, covering grasslands and meadows from the south and western regions of Iceland.
Locations Galore: Vík with its black sand beach, Þingvellir National Park highway close by and Snæfellsnes peninsula are some of the closest locales to enjoy these floral displays.
A Photographer’s Paradise: Purple lupines and Icelandic landscapes are significantly different from each other, which is a perfect spot to take breath taking photos in.
Beyond the Beauty:
Not only this, but its blooming success story has also a slight twist. Their ever-increasing number and them being very much adaptive to different climatic conditions can result in native Icelandic plants being displaced. Nonetheless erosion control is one of their main benefits and their role in providing a green summer is a fact.
A Summer Adventure:
A trip to Iceland will not be complete until you have seen these extremely beautiful and unique purple fields. Envision having this perspective while you are on the ring road – then suddenly you are at a point where lupines across the whole horizon await you. Imagine walking through the volcanic terrain, seeing the rare meadow painting in the valley with purple flowers. The lupines are a wild flower and therefore bring to our attention the contrast between the softness and vibrancy which sometimes exist in the most dramatic scenery.