1-800-Flowers.com Announces 2026 Flower and Plant of the Year: Delphinium and Money Tree
December 9, 2025 | 4 min to read
Dual selections reflect consumer desire for elevation, grounding, and meaningful connections heading into 2026
1-800-Flowers.com announced delphinium as the 2026 Flower of the Year and the Money Tree as the 2026 Plant of the Year. The ninth annual selections highlight botanicals that embody the themes of elevation and grounding — reflecting the cultural mood and design movements defining the year ahead.
“The delphinium lifts your eye upward; the Money Tree keeps you grounded,” says Mallory Green, Floral Design Lead, at 1-800-Flowers.com. “One represents aspiration and hope, the other stability and tangible growth. Together, they capture the duality we’re seeing in consumers – wanting to reach higher while staying rooted in what’s real.”
Why Delphinium is the 2026 Flower of the Year
Delphinium, with its tall, elegant spires and cool-toned blue and lavender hues, symbolizes hope, elevation, and the steady movement toward brighter days. Its vertical form naturally draws the eye upward, mirroring a collective desire for growth, clarity, and renewed optimism. The flower’s architectural presence brings both softness and stature to arrangements, creating visual lift while evoking serenity and purpose.
Delphinium aligns with emerging trends as blues and cool-toned florals experience a resurgence as part of the “calm luxury” movement. Designers are increasingly showcasing the flower’s potential in contemporary arrangements, using it to create vertical flow in airy, sculptural compositions. It makes an ideal gift for celebrations of growth, moments of healing, and major life expressions.
This architectural beauty can be found in 1-800-Flowers.com local florist-designed bouquets, such as Cerulean Dreams, Honey Bee Buzz Delphinium, and Delphinium Garden.
Why the Money Tree is the 2026 Plant of the Year
The Money Tree, with its distinctive braided trunk and lush canopy, has deep roots in East Asian cultural traditions as a symbol of luck, prosperity, and harmony. In feng shui, it’s believed to attract positive energy, while its five-lobed leaves represent the five elements of balance. The braided trunk design showcases how individual strength becomes more powerful when woven together.
The Money Tree appeals to consumers seeking living plants they can care for and watch grow over time. Its sculptural form and vibrant green foliage make it suitable for a range of interior design styles, fitting into the biophilic design movement that prioritizes bringing nature indoors. As a gift, the Money Tree offers longevity and symbolism that extends beyond a single occasion.
The 2026 Flower and Plant of the Year were selected based on multiple factors, including:
- Consumer purchasing trends and engagement data
- Floral and interior design trend forecasts
- Cultural symbolism and relevance
- Versatility across gifting occasions and design applications
Throughout the year, expect to see delphinium and Money Trees showing up in seasonal gifting collections, home styling content, and wellness programs. Throughout 2026, 1-800-Flowers.com will feature delphinium and Money Tree across core and limited-edition seasonal collections and gift-giving occasions.
The 2026 Flower & Plant of the Year is available now at 1800flowers.com
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For 50 years, 1-800-Flowers.com has offered truly original floral arrangements, plants, and unique gifts to celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, everyday occasions, and seasonal holidays, and to deliver comfort during times of grief. Backed by a caring team obsessed with service, 1-800-Flowers.com provides customers with thoughtful ways to express themselves and connect with the most important people in their lives. 1-800-Flowers.com is part of the 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. family of brands. Shares in 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. are traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market, ticker symbol: FLWS.