27 Best Purple Annual Flowers for Containers

08.03.2024 - 15:09 / balconygardenweb.com / Editorial Team

If purple is your favorite color and you love growing annuals–this list is perfect for you.

Botanical Name: Petunia

The purple varieties ofPetunias range from deep violet to soft lavender. This popular annual blooms profusely during the warmer months of spring and summer.

While planting, ensure they receive plenty of sunlight, and regular deadheading is a must for continuous flowers.

Botanical Name: Lobularia maritima

The delicate purple flowers of alyssum make it the perfect ground cover and border plant. Their tiny, fragrant blossoms appear in spring and fall.

Alyssum is easy to care for; you can also grow it in small pots and windowboxes.

Botanical Name: Verbena officinalis

This sun-loving annual displays clusters of purple blossoms throughout the summer and continues till fall. Verbena is a drought-tolerant plant too, and known for its low-maintenance nature.

Botanical Name: Viola tricolor var. hortensis

There are Pansy varieties that display deep purple shades with cute “faces” on their petals ☺️. This flowering plant prefers cool weather, which makes it an ideal choice for spring and fall displays.

Botanical Name: Salvia officinalis

The tall purple flower spikes of salvia are a favorite among hummingbirds. These annuals burst into bloom in early to mid-summer and keep flowering till the fall.

Plant them in full sun and enjoy their stunning architectural presence in containers, borders, and mixed planting beds.

Botanical Name: Geranium viscosissimum

This purple annual flower shows five open petals arranged in a cluster. It grows well in areas with both full sun and partial shade and more vigorously when provided with regular watering and half-strength bi-monthly fertilizer.

Botanical Name: Osteospermum

African daisy produces