This is the first article in a new series dedicated to our most‑requested flower farm color palettes. In each post, I’ll walk through how I think about a specific palette on the farm, planting considerations that matter behind the scenes, and the varieties I rely on year after year to truly hit the mark.

First up: Peach & Pink, or what I often call peachy pink. And you guys, there are over 80 (EIGHTY-EIGHT) varieties in this article, so pour yourself a cup of whatever, and let’s dive in!

As I plan our fields each season, I review upcoming wedding work and florist requests so I know which colors and varieties to prioritize. If you can’t already tell, I am naturally someone who wants to grow all the things. Over time, I’ve learned that I’m most successful when I focus on a clear color palette first, make sure the must‑have varieties are covered, and then venture out from there.

Peachy pink is one of our most requested palettes, and for good reason. It is versatile, romantic, season‑spanning, and endlessly flexible.

In This Article

• What “peachy pink” means when it comes to flower farm color palettes
• Color variation and why it matters when designing
• Planning considerations for peach and pink flowers
• My favorite peachy pink varieties, organized by crop

Peachy Pink: Considerations for Flower Farm Color Palettes

Our most‑requested flower farm color palette consistently falls into the peachy pink family. Clients often describe it as wanting varying shades of pink with peach. That can mean anything from blush to soft rose, pale peach to salmon, and sometimes even coral or warm orange tones. We get a lot of requests for pink and orange as well.

Many peach flowers naturally lean in different directions depending on weather, temperature, soil, and maturity. Similarly, pinks can skew blush, lavender, coral, or warm rose. This variation is not a flaw. It is what gives garden-style arrangements depth and movement. They feel elevated but natural. Too many blooms that are nearly identical give grocery store vibes, and not in a good way (in my humble opinion).

Because of this natural range, I always grow an abundance of peach and pink varieties. These colors are incredibly forgiving, highly mixable, and useful across multiple palettes. I have yet to experience a season where we grew too many pink or peach flowers.

You will also notice these tones appear again and again in our other most‑requested palettes. They are staples not only for weddings but also for everyday market work and florist orders. For additional crossover options, be sure to review our Pink, Blush, & White palette as many blush varieties work beautifully here as well. While we’re focused on pink and peach here, my designs are often going to include white/blush (most of our clients request white/cream, along with their pinks and peaches).

When I am planning the season, if a variety lands anywhere in the pink‑to‑peach spectrum, it is almost always a yes.

Peachy Pink: Favorite Varieties

Below are some of my all‑time favorite varieties that consistently perform well in a peachy pink flower farm color palette.

Note: Most of these varieties are available through wholesale or retail suppliers. We carry many of them on our website, and FFY members always receive discounts.

Narcissus

• Delnashaugh
• Petit Four
• Prosecco
• Replete

Tulips

• Amazing Parrot
• Apricot Parrot
• Apricot Pride
• Copper Image
• Dordogne
• Dreamer
• Henkie Penkie
• La Belle Epoque
• La Vie
• Paleis het Loo
• Perth
• Pink Cameo
• Pink Star
• Salmon Impression
• Salmon Van Eijk

Ranunculus

• Amandine Pastel
• Amandine Salmon
• Italian Elegance Pastello
• Italian Elegance Salmone

Stock

• Iron Pastel Mix
• Katz Apricot
• StoX® Champagne
• StoX® Rose

Snapdragons

• Avignon (Costa) Apricot
• Chantilly Light Salmon
• Madame Butterfly Cherry Bronze

Two newer varieties I am especially excited about this season are Antibes Apricot and Snapstar Champagne. We will have seeds available for these as well!

Roses

I only grow a small number of roses, but when they are in season, I’m surprised how many I’m able to use for weddings. Who knows? Maybe someday I’ll dedicate an entire high tunnel to them.

Reliable performers for me in this palette include:

• Crown Princess Margareta
• Queen of Sweden
• Wollerton Old Hall

Side Note: I also love Juliet, which I source from Grace Rose Farm for special occasions. I just *had* to note it because it’s SO GOOD.

Peonies

• Coral Charm
• Etched Salmon
• Nancy Nora
• Pastelegance
• Pillow Talk
• Sarah Bernhardt

Lisianthus

• Arena Apricot
• Celeb Honey Pink
• Sabrina Orange
• Voyage Light Apricot

Zinnias

I do not grow a large volume of zinnias, but there are so many exciting new selections coming onto the market. There is amazing breeding work happening by Blomma Flower Farm, Dawn Creek Farm, Floret, and Johnny’s Selected Seeds. Be sure to check them all out if you love zinnias!

The reason I’ve shied away from zinnias is that they are incredibly-common garden flowers in my area, so I used them sparingly in market bouquets. As our business has geared more toward weddings and events, I’ve rekindled my love of zinnias because they are perfection for garden-style designs.

My all-time favorites that are easy to acquire:

• Oklahoma Pink
• Oklahoma Salmon
• Queen Lime Orange

The Oklahoma series is especially reliable, with a smaller bloom size that works beautifully in wedding work. Queen Lime Orange is a standout when orange is requested.

Dahlias

My dahlia list is quite long, and I’m always adding to it!! You can view most (if not all) of these here.

• 20th Ave Softer Peach
• Andy’s Legacy
• Babylon Bronze for the Bees
• Bracken Palomino
• Café au Lait
• Cameo Peach
• Castle Drive
• Clearview Peachy
• Coralie
• Doris Duke
• Fawn
• GW Calhoun Moon
• Jomanda
• Jowey Linda
• Jowey Winnie
• KA’s®Cinder Rose
• KA’s® Coral Sea
• KA’s® Mocha Jake
• Labyrinth
• Linda’s Baby
• Maarn
• Orange Globe
• Peach Bud
• Peaches N’ Cream
• Rock Run Ashley
• Rose Toscano
• Sherwood’s Peach
• Sweet Sanne
• Tyrell
• Valley Tawny

Other Crops

• Amaranth: Coral Fountain, Hot Biscuits
• Cosmos: Apricotta
• Foxglove: Dalmatian Peach
• Icelandic Poppies
• Scabiosa: Fata Morgana, Salmon Rose
• Statice: Russian, Sunset Mix
• Strawflower: Peach Apricot
• Tomato: Sunrise Bumblebee
• Yarrow: Summer Pastels

Final Thoughts on Peach & Pink Flower Farm Color Palettes

Peachy pink is a foundational flower farm color palette. It is forgiving, adaptable, and endlessly romantic. Whether you are planning for weddings, designing for florists, or building out your cut flower gardens, these tones earn their place season after season.

In the next article, we will continue this series with another highly requested flower farm color palette and dig into how to grow it intentionally and beautifully.