Pastel florals have always had a quiet magic about them — soft, romantic, and effortlessly timeless. But in 2025, pastels are taking centre stage in a whole new way. As more people seek gentle, uplifting colour palettes and dreamy, garden-style arrangements, these colours are becoming the go-to choice for modern gifting, events, and home styling across Adelaide.
As a florist specialising in romantic whimsical inspired florals, I’ve put together the pastel trends I’m loving (and designing with) this year.
1. Whimsical Pastels — The “Soft Girl” Era of Florals
Think fluttery textures, airy movement, and colours that feel like a warm sigh.
2025 is all about:
Blush pinks
Buttercream yellows
Soft peaches
Barely-there lavender
Cloudy whites
These tones work beautifully in loose, garden-style bouquets — the kind that feel like they’ve been gathered from a wild meadow. They’re soft, feminine, and perfect for everything from birthdays to “thinking of you” moments.
At Where the Roses Grow, this style is becoming the heart of our signature look.
2. Peach & Apricot Tones Are the New Blush
If 2024 was the year of blush pink, then 2025 is all about peach, apricot, and clementine tones.
These colours bring warmth without being bold — flattering on their own or paired with pastel pinks, creams, and buttery tones. They create a bouquet that feels:
Sunlit
Sweet
Uplifting
Softly romantic
You’ll see these tones popping up in everything from everyday bouquets to wedding florals this year.
3. Buttercream Yellows — Soft, Warm & Joyful
No more bright, neon yellows — 2025 is the year of buttery, custard-soft tones.
Butter yellows pair perfectly with:
Peach
White
Sage
Pale pink
Mauve
They add a gentle glow to pastel arrangements, giving them that warm cottage-kitchen, golden-hour feel. These hues are becoming a staple in our weekly flower market selections because they add instant magic to any pastel palette.
4. Modern Minimalism: White + One Soft Accent
For those who love a more pared-back look, minimalist pastel bouquets are becoming hugely popular.
This trend features:
Crisp whites
Soft greeny-sage foliage
One gentle accent colour (peach, blush or lavender)
It’s a fresh, modern take on pastels — perfect for corporate gifting, sympathy flowers, and contemporary home styling.
5. Blush & Mauve Layers
Romantic and nostalgic, mauve is making a strong return in 2025.
Paired with blush or cream, it creates a layered pastel palette that feels:
Vintage
Feminine
Softly moody
Perfect for weddings, anniversaries, and statement bouquets — especially when paired with textured stems like cosmos, lisianthus, or snapdragons.
6. Pastel Textures Are Everything
In 2025, it’s not just the colours — it’s the textures.
Florists are leaning into:
Fluttery cosmos
Sweet peas
Soft lisianthus
Ruffled roses
Yarrow
Delphinium
Ranunculus (when in season)
These blooms add movement and a romantic, whimsical energy that pastels absolutely thrive in.
Pastels + Adelaide = A Match Made in Floral Heaven
Soft pastel flowers suit Adelaide’s natural landscape so beautifully — from our warm sunsets to our coastal tones and heritage architecture.
At Where the Roses Grow Floristry Studio, our pastel bouquets are handcrafted each morning in our Rose Cottage studio and are available for same-day delivery across Adelaide when ordered before 10am.
Final Thoughts
Pastel florals are more than just a trend — they're a feeling. They bring softness, beauty, and gentle romance into everyday life. And in 2025, they’re only becoming more loved.
If you adore pastel bouquets (or want to send something soft, feminine and thoughtful), explore our fresh florals collection — each bouquet designed in our signature romantic style.