9 Dreamy Flowers to Bring Pantone’s Color of the Year to Your Garden

‘Krinkled White’ Peony

A cut-flower favorite, the petals of the single herbaceous peony cultivar ‘Krinkled White’ have a delicate texture reminiscent of crepe paper. The bright yellow center adds a sunny contrast. It blooms in late spring or early summer.

Growing conditions: Full sun to part shade and well-drained soil

Size: Up to 34 inches tall

Zones: 3–7

Candytuft

Perennial candytuft (Iberis) brings airy white down to earth, forming a low mat of green covered by small flowers from late spring to early summer. Its low profile and the flowers’ light fragrance makes the plant a perfect front-of-border choice.

Growing conditions: Full sun and well-drained soil; drought tolerant once established

Size: 6 to 12 inches tall and 6 to 18 inches wide

Zones: 3–8

Virginal Mock Orange

From late spring to early summer, mock orange (Philadelphus) offers a burst of snowy white blooms on arching branches. True to the name, the flowers have a refreshing citrus scent. Virginal mock orange (shown) produces fluffy double flowers reminiscent of roses, while native mock orange has sweet single flowers.

Growing conditions: Full sun to part shade and well-drained soil

Size: 2 to 10 feet tall and 3 to 8 feet wide

Zones: 4–8

‘Snowdrift’ Rose

White roses have an elegance that befits a classic English garden, mixing with soft shades of lavender and pink. Of the hundreds of white roses to choose from, ‘Snowdrift’ (shown) shrub rose (also known as ‘BAIrift’) is a special charmer. The full flowers open from light apricot-hued buds.

Growing conditions: Full sun and well-drained soil

Size: 3 to 5 feet tall and wide

Zones: 4–9

‘Sonata White’ Cosmo

In the garden and the vase, the daisy-like flowers of ‘Sonata White’ cosmos epitomize the carefree vibes of summer. The award-winning annual grows easily from seed and has tall, sturdy stems perfect for cutting.

Growing conditions: Full sun and well-drained soil

Size: 2 feet tall and 1-2 feet wide

Flowering Tobacco

For a garden that shines in the moonlight, try flowering tobacco (Nicotiana sylvestris). Its star-shaped flowers open in the evening, releasing a sweet, jasmine-like scent. A great choice for containers as well as beds, it blooms from summer into fall.

Growing conditions: Full sun to part shade and well-drained soil

Size: 3 to 5 feet tall and 1 to 2 feet wide

Zones: 10–11 (grown as an annual elsewhere)

‘Annabelle’ Hydrangea

Native to eastern North America, ‘Annabelle’ hydrangea (Hydrangea arborescens) features fluffy snowball-shaped flowers that can reach up to a foot across. This type of hydrangea’s flower color is not affected by soil acidity.

Growing conditions: Part shade and well-drained soil

Size: 3 to 5 feet tall and 4 to 6 feet wide

Zones: 3–9

‘Double White’ Angel’s Trumpet

The pendulous, bright white flowers of ‘Double White’ angel’s trumpet (Brugmansia x candida) make any garden feel like a tropical escape. So, too, does the plant’s sweet scent, which it releases in the evening. Plant this in the ground or a container near where you like to hang out after dark to enjoy the fragrance.

Growing conditions: Full sun to part shade and well-drained soil

Size: 12 to 16 feet tall and 6 to 12 feet wide (will stay smaller in container)

Zones: 7–10

‘Tsuki Yori No Shisha’ Dahlia

The Japanese semi-cactus dahlia ‘Tsuki Yori No Shisha’ (which means “messenger of the moon”) is beloved by gardeners for its whirling, creamy white petals. Flowers are large and showy, reaching up to 7 inches wide.

Growing conditions: Full sun and well-drained soil

Size: 3 to 4 feet tall

Zones: 3–10