Purple flowers
42 cut flowers that come in purple, with their role in a design, season, vase life, fragrance and pet safety, plus what purple flowers mean across cultures.
Key facts
- 42 cut flowers in our guide come in purple; 8 are available year-round.
- Longest-lasting: Carnation, Orchids (cut), Chrysanthemum.
- Admiration, dignity and a touch of luxury. Purple and lavender are also common in Western sympathy flowers.
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Purple cut flowers
| Flower | Role | Vase life | In season | Fragrance | Pets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rose | Focal flower | 5–7 days | Year-round | Light | ✓ ASPCA non-toxic |
| Hydrangea | Focal flower | 5–7 days | Summer | None | mildly toxic |
| Tulip | Focal flower | 4–7 days | Winter, Spring | None | mildly toxic |
| Carnation | Focal flower | 10–14 days | Year-round | Light | mildly toxic |
| Lisianthus | Focal flower | 7–14 days | Year-round | None | — |
| Orchids (cut) | Focal flower | 10–21 days | Year-round | Light | ✓ ASPCA non-toxic |
| Tree peony | Focal flower | 3–5 days | Spring | Light | mildly toxic |
| Chrysanthemum | Focal flower | 10–14 days | Autumn | Light | mildly toxic |
| Siam tulip (Curcuma) | Focal flower | 7–14 days | Summer | None | — |
| Canterbury bells | Line flower | 5–8 days | Spring, Summer | None | — |
| Iris | Focal flower | 4–6 days | Spring, Summer | Light | mildly toxic |
| Delphinium | Line flower | 5–8 days | Spring, Summer | None | mildly toxic |
| Anemone | Focal flower | 3–6 days | Winter, Spring | None | mildly toxic |
| Calla lily | Focal flower | 7–10 days | Year-round | None | mildly toxic |
| Freesia | Filler flower | 5–8 days | Winter, Spring | Strong | — |
| Hyacinth | Focal flower | 5–7 days | Winter, Spring | Strong | mildly toxic |
| Stock (Matthiola) | Line flower | 7–10 days | Winter, Spring | Strong | — |
| Globe amaranth | Filler flower | 10–14 days | Summer, Autumn | None | — |
| Statice | Filler flower | 10–14 days | Year-round | None | — |
| Lavender | Filler flower | 7–10 days | Summer | Strong | mildly toxic |
| Zinnia | Focal flower | 5–7 days | Summer, Autumn | None | ✓ ASPCA non-toxic |
| Dahlia | Focal flower | 4–6 days | Summer, Autumn | None | mildly toxic |
| Dendrobium orchid | Line flower | 10–14 days | Year-round | None | — |
| Water lily | Focal flower | 2–4 days | Summer | Light | — |
| Waxflower | Filler flower | 10–14 days | Winter, Spring | Light | — |
| Clematis | Filler flower | 4–6 days | Spring, Summer | None | mildly toxic |
| Lupin | Line flower | 5–7 days | Spring, Summer | None | mildly toxic |
| Salvia | Line flower | 5–8 days | Summer | Light | — |
| China aster | Filler flower | 7–10 days | Summer, Autumn | None | ✓ ASPCA non-toxic |
| Ranunculus | Focal flower | 5–8 days | Winter, Spring | None | mildly toxic |
| Trachelium | Filler flower | 7–10 days | Summer | None | — |
| Alstroemeria | Filler flower | 10–14 days | Year-round | None | ✓ ASPCA non-toxic |
| Gladiolus | Line flower | 7–10 days | Summer, Autumn | None | mildly toxic |
| Sweet pea | Filler flower | 4–7 days | Spring | Strong | mildly toxic |
| Scabiosa | Filler flower | 5–7 days | Summer | None | — |
| Hellebore | Filler flower | 7–10 days | Winter, Spring | None | mildly toxic |
| Allium | Focal flower | 10–14 days | Spring, Summer | Light | mildly toxic |
| Veronica | Line flower | 5–7 days | Summer | None | — |
| Chinese iris | Line flower | 3–6 days | Spring, Summer | Light | mildly toxic |
| Purple loosestrife | Line flower | 5–7 days | Summer | None | — |
| Obedient plant | Line flower | 7–10 days | Summer, Autumn | None | — |
| Hollyhock | Line flower | 5–7 days | Summer | None | — |
Purple branches and foliage
MagnoliaWisteriaAzaleaLilacPurple-leaf plumChinese redbudCrape myrtleBougainvilleaPowdery thaliaTi plant (cordyline)
By season
| Season | In season |
|---|---|
| Spring | Tulip, Tree peony, Canterbury bells, Iris, Delphinium, Anemone, Freesia, Hyacinth, Stock (Matthiola), Waxflower, Clematis, Lupin, Ranunculus, Sweet pea, Hellebore, Allium, Chinese iris |
| Summer | Hydrangea, Siam tulip (Curcuma), Canterbury bells, Iris, Delphinium, Globe amaranth, Lavender, Zinnia, Dahlia, Water lily, Clematis, Lupin, Salvia, China aster, Trachelium, Gladiolus, Scabiosa, Allium, Veronica, Chinese iris, Purple loosestrife, Obedient plant, Hollyhock |
| Autumn | Chrysanthemum, Globe amaranth, Zinnia, Dahlia, China aster, Gladiolus, Obedient plant |
| Winter | Tulip, Anemone, Freesia, Hyacinth, Stock (Matthiola), Waxflower, Ranunculus, Hellebore |
| Year-round | Rose, Carnation, Lisianthus, Orchids (cut), Calla lily, Statice, Dendrobium orchid, Alstroemeria |
What purple says
Admiration, dignity and a touch of luxury. Purple and lavender are also common in Western sympathy flowers.
FAQ
Which purple flowers are available all year?
Rose, Carnation, Lisianthus, Orchids (cut), Calla lily, Statice, Dendrobium orchid, Alstroemeria.
Which purple flowers last longest in a vase?
Carnation (10–14 days), Orchids (cut) (10–21 days), Chrysanthemum (10–14 days), Globe amaranth (10–14 days), Statice (10–14 days).
What do purple flowers mean?
Admiration, dignity and a touch of luxury. Purple and lavender are also common in Western sympathy flowers.