From pretty purple tulips, to pale lavender carnations to dark purple irises – today we’re sharing with you our extensive guide to purple wedding flowers! You’re looking for purple flower names? We’ve got you covered in your search for dark purple flowers, and also have a handy list of light purple flowers for a wedding, too!
Purple is an extremely versatile color for weddings – think delicate purple orchids, tulip, larkspur and alliums as perfect purple flowers for a whimsical summer or spring wedding. Or perhaps the deep, dark shades of dianthus, iris and carnations have you picturing a cosy winter wedding? Of course it goes without saying that shades of purple and plum blooms are just perfect for a fall celebration!
Purple Flower Names and Pictures
In addition to purple flower names, we’ll be sharing a few hints for how to get the most of your purple wedding flowers, their seasonal availability and flower pairing suggestions. All this, with the help of our friends and sponsors,Blooms by the Box – who sell all of these incredible purple wedding flowers direct from their website online! Check them out here.
We love how fun and whimsical purple flowers look in this modern and creative Alice in Wonderland garden wedding. And we’ll always be obsessed with this elegantly romantic ‘tree chapel’ wedding pairing delicate lavender blooms cream roses and pale mint succulents.
In this fourth installment of our wedding flowers by color series, just think of our wedding flower guide as your handy cheat-sheet to flowers for your purple wedding!
Purple wedding flowers
Purple Dendrobium Orchid Wedding Flower
- Season: All Year
- Best With: Calla Lily, Roses
- Tip: Separate them carefully to avoid intertwining
Purple Moonlight Carnation Wedding Flower
- Season: All Year
- Best With: Roses, Baby’s Breath
- Best For: Bouquets, Centerpieces
- Tip: Pair with other moon carnations for an ombre effect
Purple Allium Wedding Flower
- Season: March-May in Northern Hemisphere
- Best For: centerpieces
- Tip: Great for adding a whimsical touch
Purple Larkspur Wedding Flower
- Season: All Year
- Best With: Tulips
- Tip: Use in tall arrangements
Purple Wedding Flower: Purple Pompon
- Season: All Year
Tip: Very hardy, long vase life
Wax Flower Purple
- Season: All Year
- Best For: Filling bouquets or centerpieces
- Tip: Pair with pastels for a whimsical look
Purple Tulip Flower
- Season: All Year
- Great With: Ranunculus, Dianthus
- Best For: Centerpieces
- Tip: These keep growing after cut, so recut them for vases
Mid Blue / Purple Stock Flower
- Season: All Year
- Best With: Hydrangeas, Roses
- Best For: Bouquets, Centerpieces
- Tip: Space them out while hydrating
Light Purple Wedding Flowers
Light Purple MoonAqua Carnation Wedding Flower
- Season: All Year
- Best With: Roses, Baby’s Breath
- Best For: Bouquets, Centerpieces
- Tip: Pair with other moon carnations for an iridescent ombre effect
Lavender Wedding Flower: Cushion Pompon
- Season: All Year
Tip: Very hardy, long vase life
Light Purpler Wedding Flower: Lavender Scabiosa
- Season: March-October in Northern Hemisphere
- Best With: Anemones, Hydrangeas
- Best For: Bouquets, Centerpieces
- Tip: These have a tendency to droop, use floral wire to keep up
Lavender Wedding Flower: Pompon Daisy
- Season: All Year
- Best With: yellow or green flowers to match the centers
- Best For: Crowns, Centerpieces
- Tip: Very hardy, long vase life
Dark Purple Flowers
Purple Iris Wedding Flower
- Season: All Year
- Best With:
- Best For: Bouquets
- Tip: These make a great single flower bouquet
Purple Dianthus Wedding Flower
- Season: All Year
- Best With: daises, carnations
- Best For: bouquets, centerpieces
- Tip: Average of 10-15 blooms per stem
Dark Purple Flower: Moonvista Carnation
- Season: All Year
- Best With: Roses, Baby’s Breath
- Best For: Bouquets, Centerpieces
- Tip: Pair with other moon carnations for an ombre effect
Dark Purple Wedding Flower: Moonshade Carnation
- Season: All Year
- Best With: Roses, Baby’s Breath
- Best For: Bouquets, Centerpieces
- Tip: Pair with other moon carnations for an ombre effect
Purple Kale
- Best With: mini Picasso Calla Lilies
- Best For: Centerpieces
- Tip: Place in warm water to help them open faster
Want more wedding flower names and ideas?
- Check out the essential guide to white wedding flowers here
- Get info on greenery for weddings + green wedding flower names here
- Learn the types of pink flower names, seasons and pairing info here.
All of these flowers can be purchased online at our sponsor Blooms by the Box.
If you’re looking for ideas for your wedding bouquets or table arrangements, check out our flower recipes cheat sheets here!
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