Purple Tulip Bouquet Ideas

Varieties

• Tulips are available in most nurseries, which keep a few varieties in stock and can import others from international suppliers. They are cultivated in the Netherlands, but local growers have many domestic choices, including the beautiful Lilac Perfection, which blooms late and lasts long.

Symbolism of Purple

• Purple is a color rich in symbolism that is used in the Roman Catholic Church during the Easter season. Nobility historically used the color purple on gowns and in court adornments. Bouquets of purple tulips lend themselves to religious ceremonies, weddings and other formal affairs. A single purple tulip symbolizes fidelity.

Bouquet Makeup

• A bouquet flower arrangement composed of purple tulips works well with white baby's breath or other delicate additions. The contrast between purple and white is striking. Florists can suggest other purple flowers to pair with tulips for a less formal look. You can even mix silk tulips with real ones in a bouquet; the silk tulips will be almost indistinguishable from the live ones.

Simple and Elegant

• A bouquet of six to 12 long-stemmed purple tulips held with gardener's twine or wrapped with a narrow strand of purple ribbon looks clean and freshly cut. Lace, embellished ribbon and plastic holders may distract from the elegance of this bouquet.