Purple flowers are said to symbolize success and even royalty, although feelings of admiration and tradition may also come through in purple flowers. A few of our favorite purple flower types include clematis, iris, allium, and bellflower.
A regal and striking colour, purple flowers symbolize respect, royalty, dignity, tradition and success. A bouquet containing purple flowers can be sent as symbol of admiration and adoration, making them a meaningful gift to those you truly admire!
The most popular, light purple lilac symbolizes first love and can be used to recall feelings of young love this Valentine's Day.
Hyacinth: The purple hyacinth is a popular symbol of sorrow and regret.
Passionflower is a variety of exotic vine flower with curly purple or blue tentacle-like petals. One variety of passionflower, Passiflora incarnata, may help treat anxiety, insomnia, and pain.
Different colour roses have different meanings behind them, so for saying 'I'm Sorry', the best colours are Red or Yellow.
Did you know that blue is the rarest flower color? Brandon George, graduate student in Public Garden Leadership at Cornell University, takes an in-depth talk on the color blue, why it is so rare in the plant world, and some tips for displaying it in a garden.
Yellow flowers in general
The colour yellow is commonly associated with happiness and cheerfulness. That's why most yellow flowers symbolise happiness in some way.
Light purple petals will leave you daydreaming of true love, while rich red blooms will spark passion and romance.
Gardenias represent secret love or a way of saying "you're lovely." Gifting them is a sweet and romantic gesture, and a great way to tell someone how you truly feel.
Lilies with big petals resonate with the feelings of missing someone strongly. In particular, the stargazer lilies are the ones that say I Miss You. Stargazer lilies are the hybrid ones from the oriental group of lilies.
Heliotrope. Just when you thought the rose was the most meaningful flower, the heliotrope steals the show; it means eternal love.
Money trees and purple flowers are great home decorations. They are ancient Chinese symbols of prosperity, wealth, harmony, happiness and health.
Orchid. Exotic and elegant, Orchid plants have long been associated with wealth, luxury, and good fortune. They also symbolize abundance and can really enhance career success. The purple orchid is a symbol of respect, admiration, and dignity - the perfect idea for someone who you truly admire.
The remarkable discovery of the scaevola macrophylla flower, on Western Australia's south coast, is just the fourth recorded sighting of the species in 180 years. Known as the large-flowered scaevola, it germinates after fire with its seeds able to lay dormant for decades.
The Middlemist Red flower is probably the rarest flower in the world, and it can only be found in London and New Zealand. The Chinese botanist John Middlemist brought this plant to London in 1804. The flower, formerly thought to have disappeared from London, is no longer present in Asia.
White and yellow chrysanthemums are widely used to say goodbye, particularly in Asia.
Carnation (pink) - I'll never forget you.
Hyacinth. The purple hyacinth specifically, represents sorrow, regret and forgiveness. It can symbolize regretfulness at things not said or troubling issues unresolved.
Australia's national floral emblem is the golden wattle (Acacia pycnantha Benth). When in flower, the golden wattle displays the national colours, green and gold. As one species of a large genus of flora growing across Australia, the golden wattle is a symbol of unity.
Chrysanthemums improve mood
"Flowers can chase away anxieties, worries and the blues, making people feel less depressed, troubled or agitated. This is linked to their colour, smell or even the act of giving or receiving flowers.
Jasmine - The calming scent of jasmine provides therapeutic benefits. Jasmine is often infused into medicinal alternatives for conditions like depression, stress, anxiety, and even insomnia. Chamomile - Chamomile is another well-known plant lauded for its relaxation benefits.