Westerlay Orchids Predicts the Top Floral Trends of 2026

By Greenhouse Grower staff|January 15, 2026

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With three generations of experience and more than 45 years in the floral industry, Westerlay Orchids is offering a look at the key floral trends expected to define 2026. As one of the largest orchid growers in the western U.S., the family-run company is seeing a growing demand for bold color palettes, distinctive focal blooms, and floral designs that foster deeper emotional connections.

“Blooms have a wonderful way of conveying emotions — love, congratulations, sympathy,” says Westerlay Orchids President Toine Overgaag. “In an age of quick digital transactions, people are looking for a more personal way to express care and compassion; we’re seeing that shift continue in 2026.”

In addition to increased personal gifting, Westerlay sees the following floral trends emerging in the coming year:

Key 2026 Floral Trends

Refined Tropicals: Orchids paired with anthurium and foliage in modern, minimalist compositions.
Simplified Palette: The focus will be on a few interesting, unique, and high-impact blooms rather than a large, general assortment.
Color Pop: Vibrant, bold color palettes with energy.
Texture: Florals mixed with grasses for a unique contrast.
Orchids Go Mainstream: Sophisticated Phalaenopsis orchids are popular year-round for their resilience and sculptural elegance in both corporate and home settings, no longer reserved for tropical settings or luxe spaces.

Westerlay Orchids is a third-generation, family-owned orchid farm that grows more than 4 million orchids annually, from ‘flask to finish,’ in Carpinteria, CA, with a focus on sustainability, producing long-lasting orchids and giving back to the community that has supported them.