The color purple is considered a symbol of creativity, intelligence and mysticism. What properties were not attributed to him at different times, in part, this contributed to the popularity of purple flowers. It is about them that we want to tell you today - with names and photos!
Garden purple flowers
Garden plants with purple flowers seem simply magical against the backdrop of a green carpet of grass and leaves. We advise you to pay attention to these types!
Iris
Purple irises are spring classics. Moreover, there are so many species that you can choose any shade for any climatic and geographical features of your region. There are even frost-resistant Siberian varieties.
Pion
It seems that there are peonies in the world for all occasions. There are quite a few tall purple varieties among them, including classic double ones.
Lilac
An option so obvious that it’s easy to overlook. Lush racemose inflorescences of lilacs are also good for their aroma, which envelops the entire garden and the surrounding area.
Phlox
There are quite a few lilac and purple varieties among phlox. It is a long-flowering perennial with a voluminous spherical inflorescence on a long peduncle.
Aster
The most beautiful lilac varieties are found among the so-called New England. But breeders still do not stop in their search, so asters can be found for every taste.
Azalea
Azalea is often grown indoors and in greenhouses, but there are also frost-resistant varieties for open ground among them. In the southern regions of Russia, this choice is even greater!
Gladiolus
It is difficult to find a person who has never seen a gladioli. Long, powerful peduncles are covered with large purple flowers, up to 20 buds per stem.
Hydrangea
Hydrangea, with its huge fluffy buds that cover the bush densely throughout the summer, needs no introduction. Some tall varieties grow up to 2 m.
Delphinium
And again, lush long inflorescences on high peduncles up to 1.2-1.5 m. Delphinium grows best on loams with low acidity, and does not tolerate strong winds.
Wisteria
Fluffy drooping wisteria brushes look as if they have just left the pages of a fairy tale. This vine is amazingly shaped and is suitable for decorating gazebos and facades.
Chrysanthemum
Double purple chrysanthemums are equally good in the garden and in the cut. This is one of the brightest and most varied autumn colors.
Crocus
A charming spring primrose pleases as soon as the snow finally melts. Small tender crocuses look best in large groups.
Astilba
At first glance, the fluffy paniculate inflorescences of astilba do not even look like flowers in the classical sense. It is an unearthly garden decoration that also goes well with other purple flowers.
Iridodictium
Iridodictium resembles iris, but it is very tiny - about 15 cm maximum. The bizarre shape of purple buds immediately attracts attention. There are more tall varieties - up to 30 cm.
Dahlia
Dahlias conquer with huge lush flowers with a complex structure up to 18 m in diameter. The most popular purple variety among experienced gardeners is Jean Marie.
Hyacinth
Hyacinths are ideal for creating borders, flower beds and layered compositions. On average, the height is about 30 cm, and the diameter of the flowers reaches 3-4 cm.
Colchicum
This small charming perennial is good for lawns or low flower beds. Colchicum blooms late and continues to delight even after the first frost.
Tulip
It would be surprising if purple was not found among the hundreds of tulip colors. Look out for Peorple Dream and Purple Prince, as well as Aria Card and Alibi.
Lupine
Lupine inflorescences are very interesting for their structure.These are dense tall panicles of voluminous box-buds, which gradually open from bottom to top.
Lily
There are very few purple lilies, but they exist. Most often these are tubular varieties with unusual variegated colors, which makes them even more exotic.
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Indoor purple flowers
Violet color balances jewelry on the verge between red and blue. Purple flowers can amazingly create a feeling of freshness and lightness, as well as warmth with a homey feel!
Himalayan geranium
It differs from other varieties of geranium in a larger diameter of flowers. Lilac and purple with unusual red veins, they bloom up to 5 cm.
Dendrobium
Dendrobium not only looks like an orchid, but also belongs to the same family. On a straight stem, there are several large butterfly flowers at once up to 7 cm in diameter.
Primrose
A charming flower bush will delight you already at the beginning of spring. The leaves are collected in a compact rosette, above which a voluminous umbrella inflorescence rises.
Ahimenez Ehrenberg
The compact flower grows no more than 50 cm and pleases with large purple buds for several months a year. The outer side of the petals casts pink, and in the center there is a reddish center.
Shaggy slipway
The first succulent on our list of indoor purple flowers! The bush is very compact, takes up almost no space and is densely covered with fleecy star-shaped flowers of a rich eggplant hue.
Violet
She is Saintpaulia. Of the hundreds of varieties of violets, there are at least several dozen purple ones. Moreover, the buds can be anything: not only simple and terry, but also the most bizarre shapes.
Passionflower
Passionflower refers to lianas, and at first glance is not very noticeable. But everything changes when it blooms with spectacular purple flowers of a very complex exotic structure.
Gloxinia
Tuberous perennial blossoms in large purple bells against a background of velvety green leaves. Gloxinia bloom under favorable conditions lasts up to 2 months.
Fuchsia
The selection would be incomplete without charming fuchsia. Among the variety of pink and raspberry varieties, there are also spectacular purple ones. Fuchsia is good because it blooms very violently and for a long time.
Purple calla
Purple calla is a rather rare and exotic variety of this flower. But its luxurious appearance pays for all the difficulties with finding and leaving.
Ruellia
This charming tropical flower is very delicate and airy. The petals can be cast blue or blue. Ruelia blooms for a long time and does not cause trouble if you choose a sunny corner for her.
Streptocarpus
Outwardly, a flower with a fancy name is very reminiscent of a violet with its serrated leaves and a flower crown on top. But the flowers of streptocarpus are funnel-shaped, with a very complex color.
Cyclamen
The powerful rhizome of cyclamen makes it resistant to adverse conditions and ideal for beginners. The drooping purple flowers on long thin peduncles look like fantasy bolls.
Gemigraphis
And for a change, let's add an unusual houseplant with purple leaves to the selection. Basically you need exotic, colored, interlaced or wide hemigraphis.
Ginura
Looking at the photo of ginura, it is difficult to believe that this is not photoshop. The green leaves with a purple border and veins are covered with fluff, which also makes them velvety.
