If I could only have one color of flower in my garden, it would have to be pink. Few colors are as useful because they come in so many shades, from soft blush to bright magenta and every shade in between. There are both warm and cool tones of pink flowers, so you can successfully pair them with almost any other color in the garden, even strange ones like hot pink and bright orange. It’s possible to have a very interesting garden with only pink plants if you use different shades of pink and pick plants that bloom at different times from early spring to late fall.
After a long winter, the first signs of spring are always a welcome sight And few things represent the rebirth of spring better than cheerful pink flowers emerging from the ground From pale blush blooms to vivid fuchsia, pink is the quintessential color of spring.
In this article, we’ll highlight some of the best pink-flowering plants that announce spring’s arrival in gardens across the country. Read on for a roundup of beautiful bulbs, annuals, perennials, trees, and shrubs that bloom in pink during the spring season.
Spring-Blooming Bulbs
Bulbs are some of the earliest bloomers, often pushing up through the soil while late frosts are still possible Here are some top picks for pink spring bulbs
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Tulips – Tulips (Tulipa) are classic spring blooms that come in an array of hues, from light pink to deep magenta. Popular pink varieties include ‘Angelique’, ‘China Pink’, and ‘Pink Impression’.
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Hyacinths – Hyacinths (Hyacinthus orientalis) produce dense, fragrant flower spikes in shades of pink, purple, blue, white and more. ‘L’Innocence’ and ‘Fondant’ offer light and dark pink blooms.
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Daffodils – While most daffodils are yellow, a few varieties bloom in pink. This includes the delicate ‘Pink Charm’ with its pale shell pink petals.
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Crocuses – An early spring garden staple, crocuses (Crocus vernus) come in lavender, purple, yellow, and white, but a pink favorite is ‘Remembrance’ with stripey blooms.
Pink Perennials for Spring
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Bleeding hearts – Old-fashioned bleeding hearts (Dicentra spectabilis) have drooping sprays of pink-red, heart-shaped blooms that dangle above lacy foliage.
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Hellebores – Also called Lenten roses, hellebores (Helleborus) produce down-facing, rosy pink blooms that carpet the ground in late winter and early spring.
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Phlox – Garden phlox and creeping phlox (Phlox subulata) bear clusters of pretty pink flowers on their upright and mat-forming plants respectively.
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Peonies – Herbaceous peonies explode with huge, lush blooms in late spring. ‘Sarah Bernhardt’ and ‘Karl Rosenfield’ offer timeless pink varieties.
Spring-Flowering Shrubs and Trees
A few spring-flowering shrubs and trees also contribute lovely pink blooms:
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Flowering cherry – Ornamental cherry trees like ‘Okame’ dazzle in early spring with a profusion of cotton-candy pink flowers.
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Flowering quince – An old-fashioned favorite, flowering quince (Chaenomeles spp.) is completely blanketed in bright pinkish-red blooms in early spring.
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Rhododendrons – Large mophead flowers in hues spanning pink, purple, red, and white cover rhododendrons and azaleas in mid to late spring.
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Redbud – Eastern redbuds (Cercis canadensis) are prized for their vivid magenta-pink blooms that emerge directly on bare branches in early spring.
Pretty in Pink Annuals
And don’t forget annuals if you want quick-blooming pink flowers. Top annuals for spring color include:
- Snapdragon (Antirrhinum majus) – Tall spikes of pink, red, white, or yellow blooms
- Petunia (Petunia x hybrida) – Profuse pink blooms all season long
- Corn poppy (Papaver rhoeas) – Delicate pink flowers with dark centers
- Stock (Matthiola incana) – Fragrant, dainty pink or purple clusters
- Verbena (Verbena × hybrida) – Vivid pink flowering groundcover
With this list, you’ll have pink blooms gracing your garden from the first thaw of spring through the peak growing season and beyond. Welcome spring by planting a variety of these cheerful pink-flowering beauties!
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If I could only have one color of flower in my garden, it would have to be pink. Few colors are as useful because they come in so many shades, from soft blush to bright magenta and every shade in between. There are both warm and cool tones of pink flowers, so you can successfully pair them with almost any other color in the garden, even strange ones like hot pink and bright orange. It’s possible to have a very interesting garden with only pink plants if you use different shades of pink and pick plants that bloom at different times from early spring to late fall.
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ANNUALS WITH PINK FLOWERS
Angelface® Cascade Pink angelonia. Photo by: Proven Winners.
Angelface® Cascade Pink — Buy now from Proven Winners (Angelonia spp. and hybrids)
Also known as summer snapdragon, Angelonia blooms nonstop from late spring through fall, even through midsummer heat. The delicate tubular flowers have spikes that stand upright. They come in many colors, including many beautiful shades of pink, rose, and raspberry. Learn more about growing angelonia.
Surefire® Rose begonia. Photo by: Proven Winners.
Surefire® Rose — Buy now from Proven Winners (Begonia x benariensis)
This beautiful begonia is the best choice if you want a pink flower that will do well in both sun and shade. Not only does it have pretty bronze-green leaves, but it also has clusters of rosy pink flowers from spring to fall. Although classified as an herbaceous perennial, begonias are usually grown as annuals. Learn more about growing begonias.
Superbells® Doublette Love Swept™ calibrachoa. Photo by: Proven Winners.
Superbells® Doublette Love Swept™ — Buy now from Proven Winners (Calibrachoa hybrids)
This plant looks great in hanging baskets and window boxes because its stems cascade and its flowers are fully double and deep pink with white edges. The flowers are self-cleaning, so there’s no need to deadhead to keep the blooms coming all season long. Learn more about growing calibrachoa.
Sea Shells cosmos. Photo by: Janet Loughrey.
This happy, low-maintenance annual has lots of daisy-like flowers all summer. It’s great for the cutting garden because picking it often encourages more flowers to grow. Some varieties, such as ‘Sea Shells’, feature pretty fluted petals. Learn more about growing cosmos.
Rockapulco® Rose double impatiens. Photo by: Proven Winners.
Rockapulco® Rose — Buy now from Proven Winners (Impatiens walleriana)
This shade garden star comes in a huge range of varieties, such as variegated types and single- and double-flowered types. Newer cultivars are also mildew-resistant so you can rely on them to bloom like crazy all summer long. Another herbaceous perennial that is generally grown as an annual. Learn more about growing impatiens.
Supertunia Vista® Bubblegum® petunia. Photo by: Proven Winners.
Supertunia Vista® Bubblegum® — Buy now from Proven Winners (Petunia hybrid)
Bright pink petunias in a pot or hanging basket make a sunny porch or patio look better right away. You can also use them in garden beds and borders to create a colorful floral carpet. Supertunias are bred to be sterile so they’ll bloom profusely all season, even without deadheading. Learn more about growing Supertunia® petunias.
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Zinnias are one of the easiest flowers to grow. They come in many colors and shapes, such as single, semi-double, and voluptuous double blooms. These plants like to be in the sun and can also handle heat and drought. Their strong stems make them great for cut flower arrangements. Learn more about growing zinnia flowers.
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