Types Of Purple Flowers
Purple flowers are one of the most beautiful gifts nature has given to us. They can be found out in the wild and often in places you would never think to look.
Here is a list of natural purple flowers:
- Lisianthus
- Vanda Orchids
- Hydrangea
- Anemones
- Clematis
- Delphinium
- Lavender and Lilac
We’ve designed purple flower bouquets for nearly every occasion you can imagine, and the flowers in the list above are the ones which usually spark the best reaction.
What Do Purple Flowers Symbolize?
Purple flowers symbolize admiration, respect, and personal strength. We see people choose them to honor achievements, mark new beginnings, or celebrate someone who stands confidently on their own. They’re used when the message is about pride or recognition .
Do Purple Flowers Mean Sadness?
Purple doesn’t carry the sadness that’s often tied to flowers like lilies or white roses. Purple leans more into strength, dignity and respect. We’ve used purple flower arrangements for memorials, but not because they feel somber. It’s because they honor someone’s character or legacy. It’s a color that acknowledges life achievements without leaning into sorrow.
What Is The Purple Flower For Depression And Anxiety?
Mental health and emotional balance has a long history of being linked to purple flowers. Lavender fields, for example, are often used in therapeutic landscapes to reduce stress. Purple tones are common in hospital recovery rooms to help patients feel calm.
The purple flower most often tied to depression is lavender. Its color and scent is widely recognized for its soothing qualities. We’ve used it in purple bouquets meant to comfort without overwhelming.
For anxiety, clematis is the flower with the biggest symbolic link. It’s light and open, with a bit of natural movement that feels grounded.
Purple Flowers And Their LGBT History
Purple flowers have long been tied to LGBTQ+ history, especially violets. In the early 1900s, women used violets to quietly show same-sex love after seeing them in a famous play by Sappho. That quiet gesture became a powerful symbol.
Over time, purple has come to represent spirit on the Pride flag, standing for strength and unity. We include purple blooms in Pride arrangements with that legacy in mind, always honoring where that meaning comes from.
The Perfect Occasions To Gift Purple Flower Bouquets
These are the moments when we think purple flower bouquets symbolically make the most sense to gift:
- Graduation days
- Sympathy acknowledgements
- Pride month tributes
- Thank you gifts
- Support during tough times
- Just-because surprises
- Marking sobriety anniversaries
- Expressing admiration
Ordering Custom Purple Flower Bouquets
If you’ve got a moment worth marking, we’d love to help you build something personal. We’ve done this for years, and we know how to select purple flowers and mould them into something that feels just right for you.
Reach out through our custom flower arrangement contact form and we’ll start building it together.
