Seasonal Plant Trends for 2017 and Beyond

We have an easy job — as floricultural plant suppliers, producers, and retailers, it’s relatively straightforward to market our product. Plants provide endless beauty with measurable health and wellness benefits, and are consistently purchased by consumers, no matter the state of the economy. Whether for indoor or outdoor applications, our product is distinctly tied to lifestyle and home décor trends, which, when applied correctly, provide a basis for considerable growth of sales and customer loyalty.

With the recent inaugural release of a twice-yearly report, the team at Dümmen Orange fills a niche by providing industry-specific trend forecasting that matches the industry’s unique planning cycle. The report provides informed, on-trend cues for program planning, point-of-purchase material selection, retail set design, and campaign creation. An ever-evolving tool, updated reports will be released every December and June.

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Here’s a look at upcoming seasonal trends discussed in the report, including décor predictions from autumn of 2017 through summer of 2018.

Colors and trends for autumn

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Autumn 2017: Earthy, Grounded, and Rustic

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Autumn trends are reflected in a color palette constructed of modern, saturated earth tones, with subdued brights lending a warm glow.

Flower colors include traditional autumnal tones like rusty red, bronze, orange, and golden-yellow. Extend your poinsettia season and inspire customers with unique varieties like ‘Gold Rush’ and ‘Autumn Leaves.’

Point-of-purchase material should highlight natural (or natural-look) materials like steel and wood, along with cozy textures like colored canvas, herringbone, and other geometric patterns.

Complement retail sets with interesting accessories made of leather, canvas, steel, and wood.

 

 

 

Colors and trends for winter 2017

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Winter 2017-2018: Tactile, Neutral, and Weighted

Winter season décor features a neutral, monochromatic palette with soft hits of color and a glimmer of gold.

Flower colors include golden-yellow, bright red, and deep purple alongside soft lavender and pink. Cheery red poinsettias such as ‘Burning Ember’ and ‘Ferrara’ are especially appealing to consumers and can be supplemented with colorful Kalanchoe for a layered holiday look.

Point-of-purchase material should include small-scale textures like snakeskin. Subtle touches of gold help bring this trend full-circle.

Complement retail sets with statement accessories featuring marbling, asymmetry, matte and metallic finishes, and large-scale knits.

 

 

Colors and trends for spring 2017

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Spring 2018: Simple, Clean, and Contemporary

Spring centers on tonal pinks that balance soft shades with deep, saturated tones. Coral brings in a secondary layer of color for added interest.

Flower colors include an array of pink shades alongside whites, apricots, and corals. Euphorbia hybrids like the Luv U and J’adore series are pairings that embody this trend.

Point-of-purchase material should focus on simple, understated selections in neutral tones, featuring a combination of matte and glossy finishes.

Complement retail sets with tonal stripes, color-blocking, and clean, simple accessories in white and graded shades of pink.

 

 

Colors for summer of 2017

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Summer 2018: Bright, Contrasting, and Energetic

Summer features an intensely saturated red and blue alongside light and bright neutrals. Fresh green, blue, and apricot complement this fun and lively color collection.

Flower colors include bright red and orange, clear white, sunny yellow, pale green, and apricot. Calanday and Calandiva Kalanchoe offer a wide range of color in easy-care plants that thrive both indoors and out.

Point-of-purchase material should focus on selections that combine extremes: matte with glossy, natural with synthetic, and organic with geometric.

Complement retail sets with sparkling glass, matte plastics, organic forms, and exaggerated textures like oversized knits or crumb-rubber finishes.

Explore these ideas and more to determine the most effective way to incorporate trend predictions into your business. To execute it well, remember to take chances, have fun with it, and interact with your customers to learn what appeals to them.

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