Did you know that the color pink is known to have a calming effect on people?1 It’s no wonder then, that stepping into a backyard filled with elegant pink flowers can feel like a breath of fresh air.
Imagine being greeted by a visual feast of soft, rosy hues that exude timeless charm and create a serene space. If you’re ready to transform your garden into a beautiful, blooming sanctuary, here’s a collection of exquisite pink flowers that will elevate your garden to new heights of beauty and tranquility.
1. Peony (Paeonia spp.)
- Zones: 3-8
- Size: 2-4 feet tall and wide
- Growing Conditions: Peonies love full sun and grow in partial shade. They also prefer fertile, well-drained soil. These flowers are beloved for their large, fragrant blooms that come in a wide array of pink shades, from blush to fuchsia. These perennials make a stunning statement in the spring garden.
2. Dianthus (Dianthus spp.)
- Zones: 3-9
- Size: 6-18 inches tall and wide
- Growing Conditions: Full sun; well-drained soil. Commonly known as pinks or carnations, dianthus offer charming fringed flowers with a spicy fragrance. These low-growing perennials are perfect for edging borders or adding pops of pink to rock gardens.
3. Astilbe (Astilbe spp.)
- Zones: 4-8
- Size: 1-4 feet tall and wide
- Growing Conditions: Partial to full shade; moist, well-drained soil. Astilbe are shade-loving perennials that produce feathery plumes of pink, white, or red flowers in the summer. They add a touch of airiness and vertical interest to shady borders.
4. Rose (Rosa spp.)
- Zones: Varies depending on variety
- Size: Varies depending on variety
- Growing Conditions: Full sun; well-drained soil. Roses are classic garden favorites renowned for their exquisite beauty and intoxicating fragrance. Countless pink varieties are available, from delicate climbing roses to bushy shrub roses.
5. Cosmos (Cosmos bipinnatus)
- Zones: 2-11
- Size: 1-5 feet tall and wide
- Growing Conditions: Full sun; well-drained soil. Cosmos are easy-to-grow annuals that produce an abundance of daisy-like flowers in shades of pink, white, and red. They add a cheerful, wildflower vibe to sunny gardens and attract butterflies and other pollinators.
6. Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea)
- Zones: 4-9
- Size: 2-5 feet tall and 1-2 feet wide
- Growing Conditions: Partial shade; moist, well-drained soil. Foxglove is a biennial or short-lived perennial with tall spires of bell-shaped flowers in shades of pink, purple, white, and yellow, often speckled inside. They are a favorite of hummingbirds.
7. Hollyhock (Alcea rosea)
- Zones: 3-8
- Size: 5-8 feet tall and 1-2 feet wide
- Growing Conditions: Full sun; well-drained soil. Hollyhocks are tall, stately biennials or short-lived perennials with large, showy flowers along the stem in shades of pink, red, yellow, and white. They add vertical interest to the back of borders.
8. Japanese Anemone (Anemone hupehensis var. japonica)
- Zones: 4-8
- Size: 2-4 feet tall and 1-2 feet wide
- Growing Conditions: Partial shade to full sun; moist, well-drained soil. Japanese anemones are late-blooming perennials with delicate, saucer-shaped flowers in shades of pink and white. They bring a touch of elegance to the fall garden.
9. Bee Balm (Monarda didyma)
- Zones: 4-9
- Size: 2-4 feet tall and 1-2 feet wide
- Growing Conditions: Full sun to partial shade; moist, well-drained soil. Bee balm is a clump-forming perennial with showy, tubular flowers in shades of pink, red, purple, and white. It attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.
10. Flowering Almond (Prunus glandulosa)
- Zones: 4-9
- Size: 4-6 feet tall and 4-6 feet wide
- Growing Conditions: Full sun to partial shade; well-drained soil. Flowering almond is a deciduous shrub that produces a profusion of double pink or white flowers in early spring. It makes a beautiful addition to mixed shrub borders or as a specimen plant.
11. Rose Campion (Silene coronaria)
- Zones: 4-8
- Size: 2-3 feet tall and wide
- Growing Conditions: This is a hardy perennial that thrives in full sun to partial shade. It prefers at least six hours of direct sunlight daily for optimal growth and flowering. This plant also prefers well-draining soil that is average to poor in fertility.
12. Cranesbill Geranium (Geranium sanguineum)
- Zones: 3-8
- Size: 1-2 feet tall and wide
- Growing Conditions: Full sun to partial shade; well-drained soil. This hardy perennial forms a low mound of foliage topped with cup-shaped pink flowers throughout the summer, attracting pollinators.
13. ‘Pink Diamond’ Hydrangea (Hydrangea paniculata ‘Pink Diamond’)
- Zones: 3-8
- Size: 6-10 feet tall and wide
- Growing Conditions: Full sun to partial shade; moist, well-drained soil. This popular hydrangea cultivar boasts large, cone-shaped flower heads that emerge white and gradually turn a vibrant pink throughout the summer.
14. ‘Barnsley Baby’ Lavatera (Lavatera x clementii ‘Barnsley Baby’)
- Zones: 6-9
- Size: 2.5 to 3 feet tall and wide
- Growing Conditions: This flower is not actually a gladiolus but a type of mallow. It is a dwarf variety of the popular Lavatera ‘Barnsley,’ known for its compact size and abundant flowers. It prefers full sun but can tolerate partial shade. Well-draining soil is important as it prefers slightly alkaline to neutral soil but can adapt to various soil types.
15. ‘Double Play Pink’ Spirea (Spiraea japonica ‘Double Play Pink’)
- Zones: 4-8
- Size: 2-3 feet tall and wide
- Growing Conditions: They enjoy full sun to partial shade and thrive in well-drained soil. This compact shrub is covered in clusters of light pink flowers in late spring, providing a long-lasting burst of color. It is also attractive to butterflies.
16. Thrift (Armeria maritima)
- Zones: 4-8
- Size: 6-12 inches tall and wide
- Growing conditions: Full sun; well-drained soil. This evergreen perennial produces globe-shaped clusters of pink, white, or red flowers in spring and early summer, making it ideal for rock gardens or borders.
17. Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea)
- Zones: 4 to 9
- Size: 2 to 5 feet tall
- Growing conditions: Coneflowers thrive in full sun, requiring at least six to eight hours of direct sunlight daily for optimal growth and flowering. They prefer well-draining soil, but are adaptable to various soil types, including sandy or clay soils. While they are drought-tolerant once established, regular watering during the first year helps them develop a strong root system.
18. Hellebore (Helleborus orientalis)
- Zones: 4-9
- Size: 11-18 feet tall and wide
- Growing conditions: Also known as Lenten roses or Christmas roses, they are beloved for their winter and early spring blooms. They thrive in partial shade, and while they can tolerate some sun, especially in cooler climates, excessive direct sunlight may scorch their leaves. Hellebores also prefer rich, well-draining soil with a slightly alkaline to neutral pH.
19. ‘Red Velvet’ Yarrow (Achillea millefolium ‘Red Velvet’)
- Zones: 3-9
- Size: 2-3 feet tall and wide
- Growing conditions: Full sun is ideal for ‘Red Velvet’ Yarrow, as it encourages robust growth and vibrant blooms. It can tolerate some shade, but flowering may be reduced. This plant prefers well-draining soil and is quite adaptable to different types, including sandy or clay soils.
20. Impatiens (Impatiens walleriana)
- Zones: 10-11
- Size: 1-3 feet tall and wide
- Growing conditions: Also known as Busy Lizzie, is a popular flowering plant that thrives in shade or partial shade. They can tolerate some morning sun but prefer protection from the harsh afternoon sun, especially in hot climates. They prefer moist, well-draining soil rich in organic matter.
Whether you’re drawn to the bold elegance of roses or the whimsical charm of cosmos, incorporating pink flowers into your garden is a surefire way to create a timeless landscape for years to come.
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Davin is a jack-of-all-trades but has professional training and experience in various home and garden subjects. He leans on other experts when needed and edits and fact-checks all articles.