My Favorite Colors. It May Not Be What You Expected.

I thought it might be fun to share my favorite colors to work with while everything outside is dead and brown and dormant.

Some may think that since I’m a flower farmer that I love all flowers and any color of flower because, well, it’s a flower! While that may be the case for some, that is definitely not the case for me! I’m actually pretty picky when it comes to the types of flowers and colors that I like.

While I grow almost every color, there are definitely some colors I enjoy growing more of and ones I tend to fill the field with a bit more than others.  Most of my color choices among a crop are based off of what I know others like in that particular season, but I’d be lying if I said I didn’t also choose based on my own personal preference!

If I grew simply for my own enjoyment, you would not see a single bright yellow, bright orange, red, or maroon flower in my garden. It would be packed full of:

Blush | White | Pink | Peach

I will never tire of seeing these colors of flowers. 

If a variety comes in one of these colors AND it has a tight, full petal structure, it is among one of my favorite flowers to grow (I’m talking about you ranunculus, garden roses, peonies, and dahlias!)

There is something so beautiful and visually pleasing to me to see a clean, soft color palette with texture and complexity.

I do find that I gravitate a little more toward brighter colors in mid summer, so I do enjoy a slightly brighter pink or coral flower in the heat of the summer when the days feel bright, cheerful and endless. 

My interior design is quite similar as well.  In my home, I like a clean look with a soft, light color palette and a focus on textures and natural elements.  In the middle of summer I enjoy a little pop of color, but the muted tones are definitely my overall preference.  I find that the soft tones and natural elements help to calm my busy mind that is constantly running.

I think that is why I gravitate toward those same, calming colors and textures in my flowers. 

Do you like these colors too? I’d love to hear your favorites and if you’d like to see me grow more of a particular color in the future! 

Shelby