Plant pairings for the 2026 Paint Colors of the Year

Terra Nova Nurseries has announced 22 varieties to pair with select 2026 Paint Colors of the Year recently announced by major paint brands. The company's lineup showcases a range of hues and tones that complement the versatility and calmness of the upcoming year's most notable indoor and outdoor paints.

The "Terra Nova Colors of the Year" list was developed by the company's breeding and marketing teams to correspond with palettes from three North American paint companies. The 2026 featured paint colors are Dutch Boy's Melodious Ivory, Valspar's Warm Eucalyptus and Glidden's Warm Mahogany. Each shade reflects research-driven insights from the brands' color experts into emerging design directions and consumer preferences.

© Terra Nova NurseriesHeuchera Northern Exposure 'Red'

Terra Nova's varieties reflect the essence of the 2026 paint colors and showcase key color traits, including distinctive bloom colors, bold foliage hues and overall color synergy. These plants offer gardeners cohesive options for building visually strong and appealing outdoor spaces.

"Plants and colors share the ability to shape the way spaces feel, and this year's selections lean toward tranquility, nostalgia and timeless appeal," said Chuck Pavlich, director of new product development at Terra Nova Nurseries. "By connecting our plant varieties to the 2026 Colors of the Year, we are giving gardeners and landscapers tools to create outdoor settings that feel both personal and on trend."

© Terra Nova NurseriesAthyrium 'Pewter Lace'

Dutch Boy's Melodious Ivory is a neutral, creamy beige that conveys warmth and calm. This soft shade finds natural harmony with Terra Nova's Echinacea 'Fried Egg', which blooms echo its gentle tones. Other companion plants from Terra Nova that reflect the inviting nature of Melodious Ivory include Acanthus 'Whitewater', Agastache Poquito 'Butter Yellow', Echinacea Cara Mia 'Sands', Echinacea Delightful 'Lace' and Sedum 'Peach Pearls'.

© Terra Nova Nurseries Echinacea 'Fried Egg'

The soothing green hues and earthy undertones of Warm Eucalyptus from Valspar create a sense of grounding and balance. Terra Nova's Brunnera 'Alexandria' and Pulmonaria 'High Contrast' make suitable companion plants with their serene, green foliage. Athyrium 'Pewter Lace', Heuchera 'Green Spice', Heuchera Little Cuties 'Shimmer', Heuchera 'Peppermint Spice', Pulmonaria 'Raspberry Frost' and Pulmonaria 'Silver Scimitar' also deliver a similar feeling of ease and enduring appeal with their colors.

© Terra Nova NurseriesHeucherella 'Brass Lantern'

Warm Mahogany from Glidden is a deep, burnt red that combines richness with versatility. Its warm, earthy tones are displayed in Terra Nova's Heucherella 'Peach Tea' and Heucherella 'Redstone Falls', both having cascading and trailing foliage touched with similar hues. The intensity of Warm Mahogany is also reflected in Begonia T REX 'Stardust', Heuchera 'Fire Alarm', Heuchera Northern Exposure 'Red', Heucherella 'Brass Lantern', Heucherella 'Gold Zebra' and Heucherella 'Solar Eclipse', which carry the same sense of richness and vibrancy.