Pretty Pink Flowers to Add a Touch of Playfulness to Your Yard
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Gardening is a wonderful way to tap into your personality. You can grow any plant or flower that brings you joy. So, if you have a playful side, you should consider adding a pop of pink to your flower beds this season. I spoke with Lotte Berendsen, an expert from PlantIn, an AI-based plant care app for a list of pretty pink flowers that will add a playful vibe to your yard this year.
6 Pretty Pink Flowers to Plant
Whether you are planting a unique themed garden or want to add a touch of whimsy to your yard, these beautiful flowers give pretty in pink a whole new meaning!
Foxglove
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Berendsen says Foxgloves feature tall, bell-like flowers and come in various colors, such as purple or white, but the most well-known variety is the pink one! This pink flower is a great addition to any garden seeking color and height.
“Foxglove is not tolerant of heat and will grow best in cool and mild climates. It should be sown in late summer or early fall, so the roots can establish themselves throughout the winter," she informs.
“Make sure you plant your Foxgloves in well-drained soil and provide them with full sun exposure. Water regularly to help the roots establish. Once matured, your Foxglove will become more drought-tolerant.”
2. Rose Mallow
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Berendsen says Rose Mallow is a fantastic flower if you are looking to add a big splash of pink to your garden. “Rose Mallow is also known as ‘Hardy Hibiscus’, as it has similar flowers to Hibiscus, but where regular Hibiscus will die in the cold, Rose Mallow can survive the cold winter months.”
She says you should plant your Rose Mallow in the fall, before frost hits your area. “Give it at least 6 hours of full sun, but shield it from harsh afternoon sun and winds. These plants need a lot of water to bloom, so check the soil often and water when it feels dry.”
3. Tulips
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“While Tulips come in every color of the rainbow, including varieties with multiple color combinations, pink Tulips are one of my favorites,” Berendsen reveals.
She recommends planting your Tulips in the fall, about 8 weeks before the first frost. This helps your plant establish the roots before the frost hits. “Make sure you plant them in a spot that gets at least 6 hours of bright sun a day. Water thoroughly when planting, and continue watering as the soil begins to dry. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage new growth next season.”
4. Astillbe
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Berendsen says that if there is a pink flower on this list that sparks joy, it’s the Astilbe. This plant has large, plume-like blooms that are available in many colors. There are multiple shades of pink, from a soft baby pink to bright, bold magenta.
She states that they can be planted in the fall or spring, as long as the ground is frost-free. “Grow them in a rich, well-drained soil. We recommend amending the soil with compost to help promote healthy root development. Water regularly to prevent the soil from drying out. At the end of the season, prune out the old, dead flowers.”
5. Bleeding Hearts
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Berendsen informs that this flowering perennial is a member of the Poppy family, and it is known for heart-shaped flowers that appear from spring through winter. They are cold hardy and will grow back year after year if given the right care!
She says that Bleeding Heart needs a cool location with shade if grown in warm zones. “In cooler zones, they can handle more sun. If you have a hot summer, use mulch and shade to protect the plant against heat; it might go dormant if it suffers from heat stress. Water regularly, but avoid waterlogging the soil. Make sure to use a well-drained, rich soil.”
6. Pink Lavender
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I had no idea that pink lavender existed! Berendsen says that most people are familiar with purple Lavender, which can be found all around the world, but there is a lesser-known cultivar known as the “Ellagance Pink,” which is a pink variety of Lavender. This plant features light-pink blooms that attract pollinators and spread a soothing, gentle scent throughout your garden.
She says you should grow your Pink Lavender in well-drained, slightly alkaline soil. “Make sure to offer at least 6 hours of sunlight each day, as the plant needs sun to bloom. Lavender is drought-tolerant once rooted, but make sure you water regularly after planting to establish the root system.”
