Pastel Flowers

Pastel flowers in blush, lavender, soft yellow and peach suit an Easter table, a spring hello or a gentle tribute. Choose a bouquet, an Easter centerpiece or a service piece, each arranged by hand by a florist close to the recipient.

Soft color comforts without feeling somber. The guide below covers Easter and sympathy picks; Easter is always a Sunday, so choose Saturday or earlier.

Choosing pastel flowers

A pastel bouquet for Easter and spring

Three designs here are made for Easter. Timeless Tulips for Easter gathers a cheerful bunch of tulips in a glass vase tied with ribbon, with a Happy Easter balloon floating above. Designer's Choice - Easter Centerpiece is built long and low so guests can see each other across the table, and Designer's Choice - Easter Flowers lets the florist pick the freshest blooms that week, in eight sizes. Budding Pastels, with pink roses and yellow spray roses, works in any season. Pastel shades sit together without clashing, and soft pink and yellow tulips are often linked with cheer and new beginnings. Easter moves each year between March and April; find more in Easter flowers and gifts.

A pastel flower arrangement for a service

Five of the nine designs are sympathy tributes, chosen when a family wants the service to feel gentle. Heartfelt Sympathies Pastel Standing Basket mixes roses, carnations and daisies in a full standing basket, and the Pastel Sympathy Standing Spray rises on a wooden easel near the casket. For a cremation, the Pastel Pyramid Tribute stands beside the urn with roses, liatris, carnations, lilies and stargazers. See also pastel sympathy flowers.

Pastel flower questions

What are some examples of pastel flowers?

Common pastel flowers include blush and peach roses, lavender spray roses, pale pink carnations, light yellow tulips, sweet peas, lisianthus, stock and hydrangeas. Many varieties come in both soft and saturated shades, so a pastel look depends on choosing the lighter tones.

What flowers are pastel blue?

True blue is rare in nature, so florists usually reach for hydrangeas, delphinium and forget-me-nots for a pastel blue. They pair nicely with blush, lavender and white for a soft palette. For deeper shades, browse our blue flowers.

What are popular pastel bouquets?

Spring mixes of roses, tulips and spray roses are a favorite, as are blush rose and hydrangea pairings. In this collection, Budding Pastels balances pink roses with yellow spray roses and touches of purple and orange, and Timeless Tulips for Easter brings a cheerful mix of tulips to a holiday table.

Are pastel flowers a good choice for a funeral?

Yes. Soft pinks, lavenders and creams are often picked to honor a grandmother, a mother or anyone remembered for kindness. A heart is often sent by those closest to the family, and the Always Remember Floral Heart Tribute- Pastel shapes roses, chrysanthemums and carnations into an open heart.