Eggplant Purple Real Touch Anemone Stem - 17.5 Inch

The Story

This is the stem I reach for when an arrangement needs a little more depth and sophistication. The rich eggplant coloring creates beautiful contrast against lighter florals, while the open bloom shape keeps it feeling soft rather than heavy. It's dramatic without being overpowering, which is a surprisingly difficult balance to achieve.

What makes this anemone especially useful is its versatility. In fall, it pairs beautifully with warm neutrals and harvest-inspired palettes. During winter, it adds richness alongside creams, whites, and evergreens. In spring, it serves as a grounding element among softer pinks, lavenders, and peaches. The result is a bloom that feels relevant well beyond a single season.

Design Function

Designed to serve as a focal stem, bringing visual weight, contrast, and bloom presence to floral arrangements while helping create depth and dimension throughout a design.

Details at a Glance

Flower: Anemone
Color: Eggplant Purple
Season: Fall, Winter, Spring
Height: 17.5 Inches
Material: Real Touch Floral
Quality Tier: Real Touch Collection
Sold As: Individual Stem
Stem Type: Flexible Green Stem with Faux Foliage
Best Vase Size: Narrow Neck Vase, Everyday Vase, Standard Vase
Design Role: Focal Stem, Contrast Stem
Care: Keep out of direct sunlight to help preserve color and gently dust occasionally.

The Real Touch Standard

Our Real Touch Collection is selected for realistic texture, lifelike bloom construction, and natural color variation. This anemone features dimensional petal shading, a realistic bloom shape, and flexible stem construction that allows it to integrate naturally into both simple vase styling and larger floral arrangements. The result is a stem that captures the look of a freshly gathered garden bloom without the maintenance of fresh flowers.

How to Style It

Stem Count:
Style 3–7 stems together for a dramatic floral statement, or tuck 1–3 stems into larger arrangements for pops of color and depth.

Vase Recommendation:
Looks beautiful in medium ceramic vessels, narrow-neck vases, glass cylinders, and modern stoneware containers.

Arrangement Role:
Functions as a focal flower, helping create visual contrast while drawing attention throughout an arrangement.

Pairing Approach:
Pairs beautifully with White True Bloom Peonies, Cashmere Cream Dahlias, White Hydrangeas, Faux Green Round Eucalyptus, and White Chamelaucium Spray for arrangements that feel layered, balanced, and professionally styled.

Placement Idea:
Style on dining tables, entry consoles, coffee tables, kitchen islands, or seasonal centerpieces where the rich eggplant bloom can create depth and contrast.

Quick Styling Formula:
Eggplant anemones + creamy neutrals + soft greenery = arrangements that feel collected, sophisticated, and designer-inspired.

Where It Works Best

• Dining table arrangements
• Entryway styling
• Coffee table vignettes
• Kitchen island arrangements
• Fall centerpieces
• Bookshelf styling

Mel's Styling Take

I like using darker blooms like this one slightly deeper within an arrangement rather than placing them directly at the front. The darker color creates natural depth and helps lighter florals stand out more. It's one of those designer tricks that makes an arrangement feel layered and intentional rather than flat.

Pairs Well With

• White True Bloom Peonies
• Cashmere Cream Dahlias
• White Hydrangeas
• Faux Green Round Eucalyptus
• White Chamelaucium Spray

Good to Know

• Real touch bloom construction
• Flexible stem for shaping
• Suitable for indoor use
• Works beautifully in mixed arrangements
• Designed for multi-season styling

Product Insight

Eggplant anemone stems are commonly used to add contrast, depth, and focal interest to arrangements featuring lighter blooms and layered greenery.

Care & Maintenance

You chose stems that last. Here’s how to make sure they do.

Faux florals are low maintenance, but not no maintenance. A little intentional care goes a long way toward keeping your stems looking the way they did the day they arrived.

Think of this page as your go-to resource. Bookmark it, come back to it, and use it whenever your arrangements need a refresh.

Every stem is chosen with intention — so it works in your home, not just in a vase.

First Things First: Know Your Stems

Not all faux florals are cared for the same way. True Bloom Floral carries three tiers, each with slightly different needs.

True Bloom stems
Our highest tier. Premium real touch stems with detailed surface coatings. Handle gently and keep completely dry.

Real Touch stems
Soft, natural-feeling stems. Clean gently using dry methods or a lightly damp cloth for spot cleaning.

Standard faux stems (including filler)
More forgiving. Can be cleaned with a damp cloth or mild soap solution when needed.

When in doubt, less is more. Gentle care works for every tier.

Everyday Care: The Four Habits That Matter

1. Dust regularly
Dust dulls color and texture over time. A quick dust every 1–2 weeks keeps stems looking fresh.

2. Keep out of direct sunlight
Bright rooms are fine, but prolonged direct sun will fade colors over time, especially deeper tones.

3. Avoid heat and humidity
Keep stems away from fireplaces, radiators, kitchens, and bathrooms. Heat and moisture can damage materials.

4. Reshape as needed
Real touch stems are flexible. Gently reshape petals or bend wired stems to create natural movement.

Cleaning Your Stems

True Bloom & Real Touch Stems

These require the most careful approach.

What works:

• Soft brush (makeup brush, paintbrush, microfiber cloth)
• Hair dryer on cool, low setting (held at least 12 inches away)
• Gentle shake outdoors
• Lightly damp cloth (Real Touch only, for spot cleaning)

What to avoid:

• Submerging in water
• Harsh cleaners or sprays
• Heat or warm air

Standard Faux & Filler Stems

More flexible and easier to clean.

What works:

• All dry cleaning methods above
• Damp cloth or gentle wipe
• Mild soap solution with cool water
• Salt or cornstarch method (shake in a bag to remove dust)

What to avoid:

• Soaking stems
• Aggressive scrubbing

Reflexing Your Stems

Reflexing is a professional floral technique that opens petals outward to create a fuller, more natural look.

Why reflex?

Stems are packed tightly for shipping. Reflexing opens them up, adds dimension, and transforms the overall look.

Best stems for reflexing:

• Roses
• Peonies
• Tulips
• Gladiolus

How to reflex:

• Work slowly with your fingertips
• Gently bend outer petals backward
• Warm petals slightly between your hands if needed
• Never force anything

A reflexed stem instantly looks more elevated and intentional.

Highly Pigmented Stems

Deep tones like reds, burgundies, and jewel shades may transfer color if pressed against light surfaces for extended periods.

This is normal for richly pigmented materials.

To prevent issues:

• Avoid prolonged contact with light fabrics or surfaces
• Wipe surfaces promptly if transfer occurs
• Give stems space when arranging

Storing Your Stems

How you store your stems matters just as much as how you display them.

• Store upright when possible
• Wrap loosely in tissue paper
• Use a supportive storage box
• Keep in a cool, dry, dark space
• Avoid overpacking

Giving stems space helps preserve their shape and structure.

A Note on Vases

Faux florals don’t create water stains or bacteria, but vase care still matters.

• Dust interiors regularly
• Wipe glass vases to remove smudges
• Use filler (stones or foam) to stabilize arrangements
• If adding water for aesthetics, keep real touch stems above the waterline

How Long Will My Stems Last?

With proper care, True Bloom and Real Touch stems typically last five years or more.

The three biggest factors that shorten their lifespan:

• Direct sunlight
• Dust buildup
• Poor storage

Avoid those, and your arrangements will stay beautiful for years.
View full visual Care & Maintenance guide here