Burgundy & Bordeaux Flowers - Deep Elegance
Burgundy & Bordeaux flowers — deep elegance
What dark red and wine-red flowers mean, the most beautiful varieties, and what makes them so special
Bordeaux & burgundy bouquets
Darker than red, more mysterious than pink — burgundy and Bordeaux are the colors of mature passion. Elegant, dramatic, and timelessly luxurious. The finest vintage among flower colors.
What do burgundy & Bordeaux mean in flowers?
- Mature passion: Where red feels youthful and fiery, burgundy is passionate and experienced.
- Luxury & opulence: Deep red tones feel expensive and exclusive — like a fine Bordeaux wine.
- Deep connection: Burgundy roses mean “My love for you is deep and enduring."
- Mourning & dignity: Dark red flower blooms are also ideal for dignified sympathy arrangements.
- Autumn & winter: Burgundy is THE color of autumn and the festive winter season.
The most beautiful burgundy/Bordeaux flowers
Burgundy roses
Varieties like Black Baccara (almost black), Burgundy, and Hearts — velvety, deep red, and breathtaking. Far more intense than classic red roses.
Bordeaux dahlias
Dahlias in dark red and burgundy — especially cactus dahlias and pompom dahlias. The variety “Arabian Night" is a velvety dream in the deepest dark red.
Dark red calla
Burgundy calla — elegant, sculptural, and dramatic. Perfect for modern, minimalist arrangements and weddings with a dark color palette.
More varieties
- Wine-red ranunculus: Luxurious layers in deep Bordeaux — a spring treasure.
- Dark red carnations: Long-lasting and stunning in rich burgundy arrangements.
- Burgundy chrysanthemums: Bronze and burgundy tones — perfect for autumn.
- Dark hellebores (Helleborus): Nearly black flower blooms in winter — mysterious and refined.
- Burgundy amaryllis: The “Benfica” variety in deep wine red — a true winter statement.
- Chocolate cosmos: Deep burgundy-brown with a chocolate scent — a botanical rarity.
Autumn weddings: Burgundy is the most popular color for autumn weddings — paired with Peach/Cream, eucalyptus, and gold. Dramatic and romantic at the same time.
Bouquet ideas in burgundy
- Autumn Romance: Burgundy dahlias + peach roses + eucalyptus + rosehips.
- Dark Luxury: Burgundy roses + black calla + eucalyptus — dramatic and refined.
- Festive: Burgundy amaryllis + fir branches + gold accents — perfect for Christmas.
- Burgundy + White: Striking and elegant — a timeless combination.
- Moody Romance: Burgundy + mauve + plum + grasses — the Instagram trend for bold arrangements.
Burgundy flowers at MO BLUMEN Vienna
Dark roses, dahlias, and elegant arrangements — hand-tied in Vienna.
Frequently asked questions
In floristry, the terms are used synonymously. Both describe deep, dark red tones with a subtle blue-violet undertone — like a good red wine. Burgundy comes from English (named after the Burgundy region), while Bordeaux refers to the French wine region.
Burgundy roses are available year-round. Burgundy dahlias are in season from July to October, deep red ranunculus from February to May, and amaryllis from November to February. In autumn, the selection of dark flowers is at its best.
Absolutely — especially for autumn and winter weddings. Burgundy paired with cream, peach, and gold feels luxurious and romantic. The “Moody Florals” trend, with dark flowers and dramatic arrangements, is especially popular for modern weddings.