Purple flowers have long symbolized admiration, dignity, creativity, and royalty—making them a perfect choice for meaningful occasions. Our Purple Flowers Collection features a variety of stunning fresh flower arrangements and bouquets, each crafted to highlight the depth and beauty of this captivating color. From vibrant purple irises and tulips to elegant lavender roses and lisianthus, every bloom is chosen for quality, color, and freshness.
Purple floral arrangements are ideal for expressing sympathy, sending congratulations, or simply showing someone you're thinking of them. Many customers also choose purple flowers for milestone birthdays, graduations, or as part of themed events. We offer same-day flower delivery in select areas and nationwide shipping on a wide range of arrangements, so you can share the magic of purple wherever it needs to go.
What flowers come in purple?
Many beautiful flowers bloom in purple, including roses, irises, tulips, orchids, lavender, lisianthus, hyacinths, and clematis. These flowers are often used in arrangements to add elegance and depth.
What does a purple flower symbolize?
Purple flowers commonly symbolize admiration, royalty, mystery, and spiritual awareness. They’re also associated with creativity and transformation, making them perfect for thoughtful gifts and meaningful occasions.
Are purple roses real?
Yes! Purple roses are real and naturally occur in shades like lavender, lilac, and plum. Popular varieties include “Blue Moon” and “Sterling Silver.” They’re often used to express enchantment or love at first sight.
What are common purple flowers used in bouquets?
Some of the most popular purple flowers in bouquets include lavender roses, purple orchids, lisianthus, delphinium, tulips, and statice. These blooms blend beautifully with whites, pinks, and greens.
What occasions are purple flowers good for?
Purple flowers are perfect for sympathy arrangements, graduations, birthdays, thank-you gifts, and romantic occasions. Their elegance also makes them popular for weddings and anniversaries.
Buy Purple Flowers at Kremp Florist
Kremp Florist offers rich and textured bouquets for that friend or family member who can’t get enough of the color purple. The florist carries many varieties of purple flowers, so there will always be a fresh selection when that special someone’s birthday or anniversary comes around. Many people are attracted to purple flowers, which is not surprising since the color is often associated with royalty and success. Read on to learn more about purple’s meaning and the types of purple flowers available at Kremp Florist.
The Meaning and History of Purple in our Culture
Dating as far back as 2000 B.C., leaders and royals have worn purple robes as symbols of their status. Purple is one of the more rare colors in nature, making it all the more attractive to early societies who used natural dyes to create fabric of that color. Back then, only the elites of society like emperors and those of noble birth were able to wear purple garments.
Amethyst, a purple gemstone, has also been highly valued throughout history. Jewelry made of this type of quartz was noted in Greek mythology and church leaders wore rings of amethyst. The stone is the birthstone of February and can range in shade from pink to deep purple.
In Christianity, purple is one of the colors of the liturgical year. Clergy members wear purple garments during the season of Advent (which leads up to Christmas) and Lent (which leads up to Easter). In that religion, purple has the meaning of penance, preparation, and sacrifice.
The symbolism of this color is also present in our culture today, as seen in the 1985 movie The Color Purple directed by Steven Spielberg. This early 1900s period piece is the coming-of-age story of a young woman named Celie. The title comes from the scene in the movie when Celie is advised by a friend to notice all the little things around her that show God’s love. Celie is cautioned that it annoys God, “if you walk by the color purple in a field somewhere and don’t notice it.” Celie must notice the precious things around her if she is to enjoy life.
Purple Flower Varieties
Although purple flowers are less common than other colors, there are still many varieties from which to choose. Purple cut flowers can be arranged in vases or designed as a wrapped bouquet that the recipient can put in her own container at home. While purple flowers can create a rich and luxurious look on their own, they can also be paired with other complimentary colors such as white, green, or pink. Purple flowers looks lovely in a jewel-tone color scheme including red, blue, and dark green. Purple contrasts with yellow, so those hues combined will create a bold look. Naturally purple flowers include:
• allium
• alstroemeria
• anemones
• calla lilies
• carnations
• clematis
• dahlias
• daisy pom pons
• dendrobium orchids
• dianthus
• freesia
• gladiolas
• hyacinths
• hydrangea
• iris
• larkspur
• lavender
• liatris
• lilac
• limonium
• lisianthus
• roses
• scabiosa
• snapdragons
• spray roses
• statice
• stock
• sweet peas
• veronica
• waxflower
In addition to purple cut flowers, Kremp Florist also carries a variety of annual plants and houseplants that can have purple blooms. These seasonal products include:
• hydrangea
• hyacinths
• tulips
• pansies
• cyclamen
• petunias
When to Send a Purple Flower Arrangement
A purple flower arrangement is a wonderful gift for anyone who loves the color. As a symbol of success and accomplishment, purple flowers are particularly good for celebrating milestones like a new house, retirement, a new job, or a graduation. Many high schools and colleges feature purple as a school color. Celebrate a graduate of one of the following universities with a flower arrangement in their school color of purple.
• University of Central Arkansas
• San Francisco State University
• College of Idaho
• Northwestern University
• Western Illinois University
• University of Northern Iowa
• Kansas State University
• Louisiana State University
• Minnesota State University (Mankato)
• Western New Mexico University
• New York University
• East Carolina University
• University of Portland
• University of Scranton
• West Chester University
• Tennessee Tech University
• James Madison University
• University of Washington
Kremp Florist’s customers may choose purple flowers to symbolize grandeur or simply because they are a favorite color. Purple flowers from Kremp Florist are sure to please any recipient with their enticing color and fresh fragrance.
