Purple Roses

Purple Roses, Fresh From Our Studio

Purple roses are the ones people remember. They carry a sense of enchantment that no other shade quite manages, which makes them the colour to choose when an ordinary bouquet will not do. Some of the designs here are hand-tied bouquets, wrapped and ready to hold; others are arranged in a vase, ready to set straight on a table. Whichever you pick, browse the purple roses above, or read on for their meaning, the shades we carry and how to keep them looking lovely. You can also explore our full flower bouquets and flower arrangements ranges.

What Purple Roses Mean

Purple roses symbolise enchantment, admiration and love at first sight, with deeper violet shades adding a note of dignity and quiet majesty. That makes them a thoughtful choice when you want to say you are dazzled by someone, or to mark a moment that feels a little magical. If you would like to choose with intention, our florists wrote a guide to flower meanings and a piece on what flowers symbolise to help you send exactly the right message.

Lavender, Lilac and Violet Roses

Purple comes in a whole range of moods. Soft lavender roses feel romantic and calming, lilac leans pretty and nostalgic, and true violet is bold and dramatic. The Luxury Lavender Garden Bouquet shows the gentle end beautifully, while the Pretty in Pink and Purple design brings real colour and contrast. For more of the palette, browse our wider pink flowers range, which carries many of our purple and lilac tones.

Are Real Purple Roses Rare?

A little honesty helps here. True deep-purple roses are rare in nature, so most purple roses are really soft lavender and lilac shades, which is exactly their charm. When you want a darker, dramatic purple, we can tint premium roses by hand, so it is always worth asking our florists what is available before you order. That way you get the real depth of colour you are picturing, rather than a disappointment at the door.

Purple Roses for Birthdays, Her and Every Occasion

Purple roses suit the occasions that deserve a little drama. They make a striking birthday surprise, a memorable anniversary gesture or a standout gift for her. The elegant Grace Rose Bouquet and the dreamy Peonies at Dusk are favourites when you want something out of the ordinary. For a fuller, more lavish look, see our mixed flower bouquets and luxury flower bouquets ranges.

Purple Roses Delivered Same-Day in Cape Town and Johannesburg

Need purple roses today? Order before midday for same-day flower delivery in Cape Town and Johannesburg, made up the morning they go out and hand-delivered by our own teams, not a courier guessing at an address. Our Cape Town flower delivery and Johannesburg flower delivery services make it easy, and the soft Gentle Soul bouquet is ready to send within hours. Sending further afield? Our nationwide gift delivery reaches the rest of the country in two to four business days.

Caring for Your Purple Roses

Looked after well, purple roses reward you for a week or more. Trim the stems at an angle, give them a clean vase of cool water with the flower food provided, and keep them out of direct sun and away from the fruit bowl. Refresh the water every couple of days and re-snip the stems so they keep drinking. Our flower care guide and tips on caring for flowers in a vase cover it in full, and our 100 bouquet ideas guide is there for inspiration.

Why Choose Fabulous Flowers

After more than twenty-five years and thousands of five-star reviews, people trust us for one simple reason: the roses look as good at the door as they did in the studio. Every order is cut fresh, made by hand, checked, and delivered with a complimentary message card and our freshness promise behind it. Read more in our story, or treat someone to a showpiece from our luxury flower bouquets range.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do purple roses symbolise?

Purple roses symbolise enchantment, admiration and love at first sight. Deeper violet shades add a sense of dignity and majesty, while soft lavender feels romantic and calming. That range makes purple roses a lovely way to say you are captivated by someone, or to mark a moment that feels special.

Are real purple roses rare?

True deep-purple roses are rare in nature, so most purple roses are soft lavender and lilac shades. For a darker, dramatic purple, we can tint premium roses by hand. Availability varies, so ask our florists and we will let you know what is possible for your order.

Do you have dark purple roses?

Often, yes. Naturally we carry lavender and lilac roses, and for a deeper, true-purple look we tint premium white roses by hand when available. Contact our florists before ordering and we will confirm the shade of purple we can create for you.

Do you deliver purple roses same-day in Cape Town and Johannesburg?

Yes. Order before 12pm, Monday to Saturday, for same-day purple rose delivery in Cape Town and Johannesburg, hand-delivered by our own teams. For the rest of South Africa, our nationwide gift boxes are couriered in two to four business days.

What flowers pair well with purple roses?

Purple roses look beautiful with white roses or lilies for contrast, with soft pink roses for a romantic blend, or with greenery and lisianthus for a garden feel. Our florists can build a mixed design around your purple roses to suit the occasion.

Where can I buy purple roses near me?

If you are in Cape Town or Johannesburg, you can order fresh purple roses from us online with same-day delivery when you order before 12pm. We deliver across both cities and their suburbs, so purple roses near you are only a few clicks away.