2026 Color Trends for Landscape Design

For contractors, this trend offers an opportunity to incorporate white blooming varieties that deliver a refined, timeless look.

Plant Selections for Cloud Dancer

White flowers create contrast and balance in mixed plantings. To capitalize on this trending color, consider these proven Portfolio® performers for regional adaptability and visual impact to help bring this look to life: 

• Lagerstroemia Thunderstruck™ White Lightning™ Crape Myrtle
• Hydrangea White Wedding® Hydrangea
• Hydrangea Autumn Reprise™ Oakleaf Hydrangea
• Salvia Lyrical™ White Salvia
• Lantana Bloomify™ White Lantana

Beyond White: Seven Trending Palettes

Pantone has also introduced seven color palettes for 2026. Each palette offers a distinctive mood and design direction. Below are some suggested Portfolio® options that we think would complement each palette:

Powdered Pastels 

Soft, neutral tones for understated elegance.

• Hydrangea Painted Sky™ Hydrangea
• Syringa New Age™ Lavender Lilac
• Impatiens SunPatiens® Compact Orchid New Guina Impatiens

Take A Break

Playful hues for vibrant spaces.

• Spirea Empire® Northern Lights™ Spirea
• Achillea New Vintage™ Rose Yarrow
• Echinacea Artisan™ Collection Red Ombre Coneflower
• Impatiens SunPatiens® Compact Red Candy New Guinea Impatiens

Atmospheric

Cool blues for serene designs.

• Delphinium Delegenius™ Blue Fabulosa Larkspur
• Nepeta Whispurr™ Blue Catmint
• Perovskia CrazyBlue Russian Sage
• Evolvulus Beach Bum Blue Dwarf Evolvulus

Comfort Zone

Organic tones for natural landscapes.

• Acer Bloodgood Japanese Maple
• Heuchera Carnival Burgundy Blast Coral Bells

Tropic Tonalities

Bold colors for high-impact plantings.

• Abelia Cherry Creek™ Abelia
• Rosa Brick House® Pink Rose
• Delosperma Ocean Sunset™ Orange Glow Ice Plant
• Lavandula SuperBlue Lavender
• Phlox Candy Cloud™ Blue Phlox
• Rudbeckia American Gold Rush Black-Eyed Susan
• Catharanthus Cora® Cascade XDR Mixture Vinca

Light & Shadow

Softened hues with depth.

• Pennisetum First Knight Fountain Grass
• X Sedoro Sunsparkler® Blue Elf Sedum

Glamour & Gleam

Contrasting tones for dramatic effect.

• Thuja American Pillar Arborvitae
• Physocarpus Black Jack™ Ninebark
• Dianthus Mountain Frost™ Ruby Glitter Dianthus
• Celosia Kelos® Fire Scarlet Cockscomb

Garden Media Group Trend Color

Garden Media Group has also chosen their own 2026 Garden Trend color – Kusumi palette color, Faded Petal. This muted tone offers warmth and optimism. To combine both trend colors, consider Hydrangea Sweet Starlight™ Portfolio Hydrangea for a balanced design approach.

Color trends provide a practical guide for refreshing plant palettes and meeting client expectations. By incorporating Cloud Dancer and complementary hues, contractors can deliver designs that feel current while maintaining long-term appeal. Check out our 2026 Portfolio Collection Catalog and be the first to hop on this 2026 trend.