Purple flowers
36 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
- 36 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 |
| 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 | — |
Purple branches and foliage
By season
| Season | In season |
|---|---|
| Spring | Tulip, Tree peony, Iris, Delphinium, Anemone, Freesia, Hyacinth, Stock (Matthiola), Waxflower, Clematis, Lupin, Ranunculus, Sweet pea, Hellebore, Allium |
| Summer | Hydrangea, Iris, Delphinium, Globe amaranth, Lavender, Zinnia, Dahlia, Water lily, Clematis, Lupin, Salvia, China aster, Trachelium, Gladiolus, Scabiosa, Allium, Veronica |
| Autumn | Chrysanthemum, Globe amaranth, Zinnia, Dahlia, China aster, Gladiolus |
| 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.