Garden Design with Mocha Mousse - 2025 Colour of the Year
Pantone has unveiled its Color of the Year for 2025: PANTONE 17-1230 Mocha Mousse, a warm, rich brown that evokes the comforting essence of chocolate and coffee. This earthy hue reflects a collective desire for comfort and a deeper connection to nature, making it an ideal inspiration for garden design.
While there are limited number of plants that showcase this specific colour of the year in their flowers and foliage, we do have a few suggestions that are complimentary. Pantone has created a "Floral Pathways" colour palette that suggests many of our favourite plants even in the names of the colours... Tendril, Cornflower Blue, Viola, Rose Tan, Willow and Gardenia that pair well with Mocha Mousse.
Design Themes to Enhance Mocha Mousse:
Use natural materials and incorporate elements like trellises, stone pathways, pine bark mulch, pots and containers to echo the earthy quality of Mocha Mousse.
Consider these colour combinations to compliment Mocha Mousse elements:
Mocha Mousse with Soft Blues and Lilacs: Pairing brown with cool tones like cornflower blue or lilac creates a calming and understated palette...
- Angelonia, Evolulus 'Blue My Mind', and Verbena in containers.
- Blue to purple shades of Lilacs are classic
- Perennials such as Brunnera, Mertensia and blue Aquilegia in gardens
Mocha Mousse with Dusty Rose: Incorporate plants with dusty rose flowers, such as varieties of roses, to add a touch of warmth and romance.
- Fragrant English roses and Hellebores in gardens
- Begonia 'Solenia Dusty Rosę' in pots and hanging baskets
- Succulents and tropical plants with a rosy hue look amazing in a pot or container in this colour palette!
Mocha Mousse with Willow Green accents: Introducing a mix of fresh and romantic, antique green through garden accessories or select plantings can provide fresh but nostalgic contrast to the warm brown tones.
By thoughtfully integrating Mocha Mousse into your garden with plants, design elements, and utilizing complementary colour schemes, you can create a harmonious and inviting space that reflects the comforting and natural essence of this year’s Pantone Color of the Year
- Kristin Ego