Floral Trends 2021 in Pantone Colours of the Year

Incorporating Grey in Floral Designs

Ultimate Grey and Illuminating Yellow are this year’s chosen colours of the year by the global authority on colour, Pantone. These hues serve as a colour snapshot of what’s taking place in the global culture. As announced by Pantone, this year’s hues are messengers of strength and hope as shown by the enduring and uplifting shades of grey and yellow. The rock-solid grey colour is complemented by a warm and optimistic bright shade of yellow. True enough, the merging of these two independent colours encapsulates the people’s mood for this new year.

Speaking of Illuminating Yellow, there's no better way to capture this year's Pantone colour than with a vibrant bunch of yellow lilies. These blooms not only embody the spirit of optimism and hope but also serve as a radiant centrepiece for any occasion. 

At Lily's Florist, you can find a specially curated bunch of yellow lilies that exude warmth and positivity. Paired with the subtleness of Ultimate Grey, these lilies can create a harmonious blend that mirrors the current global mood. Whether you're looking to brighten someone's day, celebrate a special moment, or simply add a touch of sunshine to your space, this bunch is the perfect choice.

Incorporating Grey in Floral Designs

Expect this colour trend to be visible throughout the year as it sets the tone for the consumer products industry, including the flower industry. Yellow is a colour already present in a florist’s colour palette. But how exactly will grey be used in floral design? Here are a few creative ideas to help you craft a floral ensemble in this year’s colours of the year.

The Perfect Backdrop for Vibrant Colours

The gloomy and rather bleak hue of Ultimate Grey is actually an ideal monochrome backdrop for vibrant splashes of colour. The subtle and neutral shade makes vibrant shades appear even more striking. An elegant grey bouquet wrapper will perfectly hold an ensemble of big, bold, and bright sunshine-y yellow blossoms together.

Silver-Grey Foliage Choices

Grey isn’t always dull. It can look illuminating and lively when it becomes a little more silvery. There are quite a few foliage with silver-grey shades.  The most popular one is the Silver Dollar Eucalyptus and its bluish matte grey foliage. Dusty miller is another filler foliage loved for its one-of-a-kind frosted grey-and-white foliage. The silvery-grey colour of these bouquet fillers will pair well with just about any flower colour, including bright oranges and yellows, and hot reds.

A Trendy Grey Choice for Gardens

Another eye-catching grey for a flower gift or for your garden is the Echeveria succulent with silvery grey foliage. Plant an Echieveria Lilacina or Mexican Hens and Chicks in a bright yellow pot and have an uplifting live plant display on your work desk, vanity, or bedside table.

Showcasing This Year's Illuminating Yellow Blooms

Got a grey vase? A rustic grey tin metal pitcher that you intend to use as a vase? A grey mug? A grey bottle you can recycle as a flower holder? Whatever grey container you have that can be used to hold fresh flowers would make a great backdrop for fresh blooms in this year’s Illuminating Yellow colour. There are plenty of blooms in sunny yellow colour but the brightest appear to be sunflowers, Black Eyed Susans, ranunculus, dahlias, pansies, calla lilies, peonies, and marigolds.

See? It isn’t so hard to recreate this year’s colour mood through the natural beauty and charm of fresh flowers.