Grow The Regencycore Garden Look Of Bridgerton With These 15 Flowers

The beautiful debutantes aren't the only ones in bloom on Netflix's "Bridgerton." Indeed, flowers, both in the garden and in the home, take center stage in this series. It makes sense to focus on flowers. Regency England was a time when the garden was an important feature of the home. Beautifully landscaped yards and parks were the sites for daily walks. Kitchen gardens, though less grand, provided fresh produce for families. If you'd like to let the Regency sensibility guide you in selecting your plants for this season's (or next season's) garden, take note. 

There are many popular Regency plants that do well in most United States growing zones. However, because some plants are invasive, there may be cases where a simple swap will give you the look without the risk of overgrowth in your garden and surrounding wildlife. Scroll through our list to find plants that will delight the senses and bring a little of the grandeur of that bygone age to your own backyard.

Pastel roses can lend glamor to your home, just as they do in the parlors and ballrooms of the ton. Create full bouquets of one type of rose or mix roses with other soft-colored flowers to create a visual harmony of complementary blooms. Before growing your own roses, know that they can be particular. Alternatively, you can opt for the lower maintenance Knock Out roses or easy-to-grow plants that look like roses. If you're up for the challenge, plant them within reach of a trellis since most varieties are climbers. Cut some to display inside your home.

Hyacinth is the name of the youngest Bridgerton, but it also grows in the gardens of their country estate. A popular flower in the Regency period, hyacinth is a harbinger of spring. Like all spring-blooming bulbs, hyacinth should be planted in the fall. A period of cold prompts it to grow when temperatures thaw. If you miss the planting season, you can force the bulbs. This process involves chilling bulbs in a cold, dark place, like the refrigerator, for 10 weeks. Remove them, and they'll bloom. To care for hyacinth, let the leaves die back completely before cutting them.

Much like the favorite wallflower of "Bridgerton," Penelope Featherington, this flower blooms in bright yellow and orange. It's also available in purple, pink, and blue. The sun-loving plant is hardy in zones 6 to 10. Depending on the variety, wallflowers are either perennial or annual plants. Deadhead spent blooms during the flowering season — early spring to midsummer. Then cut them nearly to the ground in the fall. Routine pruning keeps wallflowers from getting leggy and promotes spring growth. The wallflower belongs to the Brassicaceae (cabbage) family. Prevent pest infestations by keeping wallflowers out of beds where you've recently grown other plants in that family.

Like the lily soap that Kate Sharma loves, lilies make a fragrant addition to the home. Although white lilies are a common flower for mourning, they need not be somber. Lilies come in different colors, too, such as pink. When added to a bouquet, they lend height and structure. Some cultivars have a less fragrant scent; nevertheless, they make a handsome bouquet. Cat lovers should be wary of these flowers. Lilies are highly toxic to feline friends and cause severe illness, or worse, if ingested. However, if your home is a cat-free one, lilies can be safely displayed.

Foxglove brings forth tall stalks of colorful flowers. The summer-blooming plants are biennial, returning for two years. They can grow as tall as several feet. Each cultivar is different, so check the variety before planting to ensure it has adequate space to thrive. While garden centers sell mature foxglove plants for planting in summer, it's also common to buy them as small plugs. The smaller plants can be added to the garden in early spring or fall. This gives them time to mature before they make their debut in your garden.

Hollyhocks were a favorite in Regency-era gardens, and they're no less lovely today. The plant sends up tall spikes of flowers that can reach several feet high. Before planting, check the cultivar to determine how tall it might get. Not only does foxglove add drama to the garden but it's easy to grow from seed. Start seeds indoors several weeks before the last frost or sow them directly outdoors just before the last frost. Like most tall flowers, hollyhocks benefit from support. Place a trellis near these flowers to offer protection against strong winds.

Regency kitchen gardens were practical. Less grand than formal gardens, they sat close to the house and fed the family. Although gooseberry is grown for its fruit more than its flowers, the small blooms add some color to the warmer months in June through August. As a bonus, gooseberries can be used to make a Bridgerton-inspired dessert: gooseberry pie. Plant gooseberries in a sunny part of your yard, preferably in late fall. Gooseberry can fall prey to downy mildew. To prevent this, prune the plant annually to promote air flow.