Matching Flowers With Pantone Colors
Are you as excited as I am that Spring is almost here? Hooray for warmer weather! I wanted to share this interesting article that FTD wrote matching Pantone’s Top Ten Spring Colors with Spring Flowers. I love seeing the colors with the description and care for each flower and thought you would also enjoy. Here is a special introduction from FTD for the color boards:Early spring is one of the best times of year. The frost starts to melt, the weather gets warmer, and flowers start to bloom. Whether you enjoy planting bright blooms in your yard, or prefer using flowers indoors to brighten up your space, there's no denying that the right flowers can really transform a home or garden.There are endless options for colorful spring flowers. To help you choose the ones that are right for you, FTD put together spring flower color palettes based on the Spring 2016 Pantone colors. These ten colors range from soft pinks and reds to vivid reds and yellows, creating a contrasting yet balanced group of colors that will inspire you as you decorate this season!Hard to choose but I think Rose Quartz is my favorite:
Peony – Peonies are lush flowers that bloom from April to May or June depending on their variety. They thrive in hardiness zones 3 through 8, and generally start to grow after the winter frost has passed and temperatures reach 65 or 70 degrees. They should not be planted more than 1.5 to 2 inches below the soil line, and do best in full sun and well-draining soil. Peonies are known to be long-lasting perennials and generally require little maintenance, though they rarely do well after being transplanted. I love, love, love peonies!!
Dogwood – Dogwood trees are deciduous trees native to the eastern United States. They bloom from two to four weeks in the beginning of spring, and their flowers range from pink to red to white. If they fail to bloom during the spring, that may be because there is too much nitrogen in the soil, too much or too little sunlight, cold weather, or lack of water. Dogwoods do best in partial shade, and should be watered once a week so that the soil is soaked to 6 inches deep.
I am so ready to start working in the outdoor gardens again! How about you? Click here to continue reading about the different colors and flowers such as Buttercup Forsythia, Snorkel Blue Delphinium and Serenity Bluestar, (which is one of my very favorite Spring flowers)! I know you will enjoy and learn a little something at the same time.One more thing- I have a favor to ask. A friend of mine is turning 93 next week and she loves getting mail and cards. If you have a minute, could you please send her a little birthday card? She will be soooo excited! Here name is Tootie and here is her address: Evelyn Kirby 4 Sadler Street Attleboro, MA 02703. She will be so happy! Thank you!
A great website I found very helpful for Spring flowers: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT EARLY BLOOMING FLOWERS: TYPES, TIPS, AND GUIDES.
Happy Spring Everyone!