10 purple flowers that up the pretty factor in your garden

A fluffy flowering plant, lilac is best planted in full-sun in autumn or spring and grows well in most Australian climates. There is a plethora of lilac varieties that produce different coloured blooms, from white and pink to, of course, purple. Try lilac Alice Eastwood for a true tone.

Famous for its ability to climb and spill down in cascading colour, wisteria is full of charm and character. Coming to life in mid-September, sun-loving wisteria makes for a magical garden addition. Just be sure to stay committed to pruning your wisteria back – or it can run rampant.

While sometimes confused with lavender, spiky salvia is actually a separate plant in its own right. Technically a genus, sage is a popular herb that is classified as salvia – but ‘Caradonna’ and ‘Verticillata’ are some of the most popular flowering versions.

Known for creating a carpet of dropped purple flowers, jacaranda trees are synonymous with springtime. Although they are not native to Australia, jacarandas have been grown here for a long time, reaching from between 10 and 15 metres tall in most instances.

These blue-purple flowers thrive in rocky, poor or shallow soil as well as gravel and grow up to 50cm. They enjoy full sun, or partial shade if you live in a particularly hot climate, and are incredibly easy and low-maintenance.

Possibly the first purple flower that comes to mind, lavender comes in a four different varieties (English, Italian, French and Winged) that flower across the spring and summer months. Best used in hedges, pots or a courtyard, this sun-loving flower is as pretty as they come – and great for attracting bees!

These cute flowering plants are sweet indeed. Sweet peas are a favourite for their ability to climb, bringing charm to walls, trellises and arbours. Sweet peas flower in late winter and early spring – but don’t cope well with extreme heat.

The perfect cottage garden plant, perennial catmint is compact and hardy. It best enjoys full sun to part shade and well-draining, sandy soil. As an added bonus, it attracts bees and, as its name suggests, is a favourite amongst feline friends.

Agapanthus, or ‘aggies’ as they are sometimes fondly called, were at one time deemed a bit ordinary. However, their bobbly, tall-growing flowers are anything but. There are a few purple varieties to choose from: Purple Cloud and Black Pantha produce a deep tone, while Purple Magic, Baby Blue and Orientalis Blue are a softer option.

By far one of the most beautiful and popular flowering plants out there, the cushiony hydrangea comes in a huge array of colours, with many varieties on offer. Opt for hydrangea macrophylla for stunningly purple blooms – although it is actually possible to manipulate their colour yourself!