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Spring is the time for a fresh start and renewal. And, what better way to celebrate this season than by adding some beautiful purple flowers to your garden? Purple is a colour that symbolizes luxury, royalty, and elegance.
There are many different types of purple flowers that you can choose from, each with its own unique beauty and characteristics. Here are some of the best purple flowers for your spring garden:
Bulbs are the source of many popular early spring purple flowers, which are best planted in the fall despite their blooming in the spring. It is advisable to add them to your list for ordering later in the season, particularly for funeral flower arrangements.
One of the first flowers to break through the snow crust in late winter are the crocus flowers, which are available in a delightful purple hue and with enough fragrance to attract bees out of hibernation.
To plant crocus corms, bunch them together in well-drained soil, placing them about 3 to 4 inches deep. It is advisable to avoid sowing them in straight rows for a more natural look. After planting, water them well and cover them with mulch.
Deer and squirrels are fond of crocus bulbs and plants, which can be problematic. To prevent squirrels from digging up the corms, it is recommended to place them in wire cages underground or cover the bulb bed with wire mesh.
Several annual primroses display early spring purple flowers, making them a popular choice for early-season planting. Primulas are ideal for planters, whether alone or in a mix with other early bloomers like iris and daffodils.
They can also be utilized as bedding plants to add a pop of colour to your garden. Primroses are also known to be deer resistant, which is a bonus for gardeners who want to avoid damage to their plants by wildlife.
Pansies, which are hybrids of the native viola plant with larger blooms, are a popular choice for annuals. These cheerful container plants or mass plantings in flower beds are ideal for adding a splash of colour to your garden, including arrangements for funeral flowers.
To maintain their tidy appearance and prolong their bloom, it's best to deadhead the plants regularly. It's also crucial to keep them well watered but not too soggy for optimal blooms.
As the summer heat sets in and the plants become leggy, it's advisable to replace them with more heat-tolerant annuals. Pansies are widely available at most garden centres.
Phlox subulata is a popular ground cover option with a stunning display of small lilac flowers covering a bed of dark evergreen needle-like foliage in early spring.
This plant is tolerant of rocky and dry soils and thrives in full sun, making it an excellent choice for slopes and border edges where it can drape over walls.
It is also an ideal choice for creating arrangements for sympathy flowers. Once the plant has finished blooming, you can shear the creeping phlox back to maintain its tidy appearance.
Hellebores, also known as 'Lenten Rose,' are a perfect addition to any shade garden. These evergreen plants bloom during the Lenten season, bringing joy and beauty to the garden during the bleakest of times.
They are easy to care for and require consistently moist soil. Hellebores are also a great option for flowers on free delivery, but it's essential to remember that they are toxic, which helps repel deer and rabbits. Wearing gloves when handling them can prevent skin irritation.
Viola odorata, commonly known as Sweet Violet, is a perfect addition to any garden, and it's a great choice for a birthday collection. The scented purple flowers bloom above heart-shaped leaves in the early spring, adding a delightful fragrance to your garden.
By pinching the plants back before they bloom, you can prevent them from getting too tall and spindly. Cutting them back after they have finished blooming can also prevent them from self-seeding too much.
Sweet violets are native to woodland areas and thrive in evenly moist soil rich in compost. It's essential to check the bloom time of the variety you buy, as some may flower later in the season.
Violas are an excellent addition to any garden, and it's no surprise that they are best sellers. They are low-maintenance perennials that produce beautiful light or dark purple pansy-like flowers with yellow centres and heart-shaped green leaves. Violas thrive in well-draining soil with a neutral pH level and full sun to partial shade.
Deadheading the plants regularly will promote prolonged flowering, and watering them consistently, especially in the heat, will keep them healthy. It's always a good idea to check the bloom time of the variety you purchase to ensure they will flower at the desired time.
Looking for a low-maintenance, shade-loving plant that adds a pop of colour to your garden in early spring? Look no further than Lungwort, also known as Pulmonaria. With clusters of small flowers that transition from pink to blue or purple, these plants are an attractive addition to any garden.
They also have mottled silver leaves that add interest to shady areas year-round and can be used as a ground cover. Pulmonaria is a versatile choice for landscaping and a great option for both experienced and novice gardeners. Need it quickly? You can get same-day delivery for your Pulmonaria plant from flower shops near you.
Early blooming perennial primulas are a diverse group of plants that come in many different shades of purple and produce either double or bell-shaped blooms.
They are all low-maintenance perennials that prefer humus-rich soil and some afternoon shade. It should be planted about 10" apart. One of the benefits of primroses is that they tend to repel deer and rabbits, making them a good choice for gardens in areas with wildlife.
Pulsatilla vulgaris, a purple perennial that blooms in early spring, is native to meadows in Europe and North America, and it thrives in full sun. Its large purple flower heads with yellow centres nod above deeply dissected silvery fern-like foliage that dies back in the fall.
Despite their delicate appearance, these plants are quite tough and drought tolerant, thanks to their deep root system. However, they are challenging to transplant, so it's best to leave them on site. Pulsatilla vulgaris is not widely available at nurseries, and they are typically propagated from seed.
