Purple Flowers

Having flowers in your environment enhances your surroundings. The colour of the flowers you choose plays a big role in what mood you create and what emotions you evoke. It’s time to explore the effect purple flowers can have on your day.

Purple is one of the most popular colour choices for flowers. Its shades range from pale mauve, to vibrant violet, to deep wine.

When you think of paler shades of purple flowers, think of lavender, lilac and heather. They ‘re calm and soothing, symbolizing charm, grace and elegance.

The darker shades of purple have always been tied to royalty and ceremony, symbolizing dignity, pride and success. They also create a feeling of mystery and enchantment.

Let’s take a look at purple flowers throughout the seasons:

Winter: One of the first pops of floral colour in winter is when the crocus bursts through the cold, icy ground, a bright little spot in an otherwise grey environment. But crocus aren’t the only purple flowers you can find at this time of year. Waxflower, with their tiny purple blooms on long stems, are great as a filler in an arrangement or in a big vase just on their own. You can also turn to flowering houseplants and get a splash of purple from cyclamens with their stacked layers of petals, or with that old stand-by, the African violet.

Spring: Spring arrives and purple flowers start to arrive in abundance. The deep purple anemone is a good representative for this season as it’s meaning is anticipation – and aren’t we all waiting for days to get longer and warmer! Verbena, campanula, hyacinth, columbine, and lilac are just a few varieties you’ll find.

Summer: This is when purple flowers arrive in abundance. Lavender, sweet peas, allium, foxglove, gladiola, lupines, lisianthus, hydrangea, morning glory, hollyhock, zinnia … the list goes on and on. You’ll be spoiled for choice.

Fall: As the days get shorter and colder, don’t despair. You can still find purple flowers to add a little bright spot to your day. Asters, cosmos and pansies are especially beautiful. Put a vase in the centre of your table to be seen by all who enter your home.

Throughout the year keep your eye open for what’s in season in your area, and make the most of their purple beauty both inside and outside your home.

PS: My favourite purple flowers are lilacs, lavender, and sweet peas. What are yours?