Pretty Pastels: Five Flowers to Bring a Touch of Lightness into Your Home

It may not feel like it, but spring is just around the corner. We’re already seeing snowdrops and the occasional daffodil outside, and it won’t be long until our gardens are filled with a riot of colour once more. But in the meantime, we could all do with a little bit of a floral lift. And with their soft and delicate tones pastel flowers make the perfect choice.

Our Top Five Pastel Toned Cut Flowers

Roses

Red roses may be the most talked about flowers in February, but they come in a variety of shades. And if you find the right pastel-coloured roses, their delicacy and beauty are hard to beat. At the moment, our favourites are soft pink floribunda and apricot grandiflora. But whatever shade and type of rose you go for, pastel-coloured roses are always a symbol of tenderness and care. Making them the perfect gift – for yourself or someone else.

Gerbera and germini

Available in soft pink, lavender, yellow, apricot, and cream, gerbera and germini are basically really big daisies. Looking very much like a child’s drawing of a flower, these blooms carry an inherent innocence, and indeed, that’s often what they symbolise. But they are also often used to denote purity, cheerfulness and loyal love. While their form and range of colours means that they look fabulous in any flower arrangement.

Astilbe

With their fine, tall, feathery flowers, astilbe bring texture as well as colour to floral arrangements. They symbolise patience and dedication – something borne out by their relatively long vase life. Available in a beautifully soft pink and cream, as well as the brighter shades, they are the perfect choice for a pastel arrangement. And as an added bonus, they’re a low-allergen plant, so a good choice for hay fever sufferers.  

Peonies

Peonies are another bloom that come in a variety of forms. From tightly packed heads to wide-open blooms and fluffy pompom-like flowers. They are a quintessential spring flower, and they come in a wealth of pastel shades. From pale pinks to soft peaches and whites, these are bold, opulent blooms, symbolising love, prosperity, and good fortune. Because of their size, they make a tremendous impact when arranged in a cluster. But they can also add enormous value to a broader arrangement.

Stocks

Column stocks are a traditional cut flower. Available in pinks and apricots, lavenders and whites, they are beautiful and blousy, bringing colour and height. They have a sweet, clove-like fragrance, and symbolise purity and love, both of which make them favourites for weddings. But we think that stocks are perfect for every occasion. Particularly if you’re looking for a tall, multi-layered bouquet.

Pastel coloured flowers are perfect for the start of spring. They’re delicate and soft, bringing a lightness of touch that is very welcome in these still dull and gloomy days. So, whether you’re looking for a gift or flower shopping for your home, consider investing in some pastel power the next time you visit your local florist.

View the full collection of pastel flower arrangements available from Blue Florist.