This 2026 Flower Of The Year Brings Warmth & Serenity To Your Home

It doesn't take much imagination to see how different calendar years each have their own personality. Peeking into 2026, home design trends are leaning towards warmth, luxury, and comfort — themes that are impacting everything from countertop styles to which flowers we'll be using in floral arrangements. That's why the flower that was recently named 2026 Flower of the Year by 1-800-Flowers.com, the delphinium (Delphinium spp.), fits so well with next year's themes with bold colors and natural textures. As designers are looking to embrace warm minimalism in 2026, the calming-yet-vibrant blue of delphiniums enhances the serenity of their spaces, offering a gentle and cool contrast to the earthy tones that are trending right now.

Delphiniums, sometimes called larkspurs, are annuals, biennials, and perennials that thrive with proper care in gardens north of USDA Hardiness Zone 7. Although they require some maintenance, including staking and deadheading, they produce beautiful stalks of colorful flowers in shades of blue, pink, lavender, and white. They are showy from May to mid-summer, with flower stalks rising three feet tall above the basal foliage. In the garden, you can pair them with other tall flowers like foxglove to create a stunning cottage garden that any homeowner would be proud of. According to Mallory Green, the head floral designer at 1-800-Flowers.com, "There is a quiet strength in delphinium. It rises, but it rises gently. People are responding to that energy right now."

Tall and stately, the delphinium flower has a rich history, appearing in everything from mid-17th century art to 1930s flower shows. Moving into the future, the delphinium makes a good choice for 2026 Flower of the Year because its colors evoke calm — something we could all use in the coming year, since 2025 has been marked by more than a little turbulence in the world. As Mallory Green notes, the tall stalks suggest aspirations and upward movement. Heading into 2026, designers are looking forward to spaces that feel calm, warm, and uplifting. Using flowers like delphiniums effectively communicates a message of tranquility and hope.

The florists at 1-800-Flowers.com also see the delphinium as a symbol of unity and interconnection in 2026. They correlate the clusters of flowers on the delphinium's tall spires to how people are seeking authentic connections and community in their business and personal lives. Again, this links back to the need for more warmth in our interior spaces.

For 2026, modern floral designers see the delphinium becoming something of a muse. Making a striking impression in the garden by adding color, height, and texture, they command full attention with their blooms. Reinforcing this concept, the colorful spires of delphiniums attract hummingbirds and other pollinators. They make a bold statement without overwhelming your indoor and outdoor spaces. As Green puts it, their gentle flowers seem to say, "Keep rising. Even small blooms aligned with purpose create something magnificent."