There’s something so calming about a garden filled with soft pinks and whites—it feels like stepping into a fairytale. I started mixing these colors a few seasons ago, and now it’s my favorite part of the yard.
These 20 plants bring just the right blend of charm and whimsy without being too fussy. Some bloom like crazy, others just quietly glow—but together, they create pure magic.
If you’re going for that dreamy, peaceful vibe, this list is the perfect place to start.
1. Cherry Blossom Trees
Few sights rival the delicate beauty of cherry blossoms in spring. These iconic trees create a canopy of soft pink and white petals that seem to float on air, transforming any space into a romantic paradise.
In Japanese culture, cherry blossoms symbolize the fleeting nature of life. Plant one as a focal point in your garden for a spectacular show that will have neighbors stopping to admire the magical pink cloud hovering over your yard.
2. Peonies
Lush and abundant, peonies bring old-world charm with their ruffled blooms in shades ranging from pure white to deep pink. Their intoxicating fragrance draws you in, making them irresistible additions to garden borders or cut flower arrangements.
Hardy and long-lived, some peony plants can thrive for over 100 years! Plant them in a sunny spot with good air circulation, and they’ll reward you with magnificent blooms year after year, creating that dreamy garden atmosphere you crave.
3. Japanese Anemones
Dancing on tall stems like butterflies caught in a gentle breeze, Japanese anemones add movement and grace to late summer gardens. Their simple, saucer-shaped flowers in soft pink or pristine white seem to glow in the evening light.
Unlike many summer bloomers, these beauties shine when other plants are fading. They’re perfect for woodland gardens or partially shaded spots where they’ll spread slowly to form a magical carpet of blooms that lasts well into fall.
4. Bleeding Hearts
Arching stems lined with heart-shaped flowers create a romantic cascade in spring gardens. The dangling blooms of bleeding hearts appear as perfect little lockets in shades of pink and white, bringing whimsy to shady corners.
Native woodland plants, bleeding hearts love rich, moist soil and dappled shade. They pair beautifully with ferns and hostas for a dreamy woodland garden vibe that feels straight out of a fairy tale, especially when morning dew catches on their distinctive heart-shaped flowers.
5. Foxgloves
Towering spires of tubular blooms rise dramatically above lush foliage, creating vertical interest in any garden. Foxgloves produce bell-shaped flowers in soft pinks and whites, often with speckled throats that add intricate detail to these woodland beauties.
Bumblebees adore foxgloves and will buzz happily among the blooms. Though technically biennials, they self-seed readily, ensuring a magical display year after year when planted in dappled shade and moist, well-drained soil.
6. Hydrangeas
Massive flower heads create instant impact in summer gardens, with varieties like ‘Vanilla Strawberry’ transitioning from white to pink as they age. The color-changing magic of hydrangeas adds dynamic interest throughout the growing season.
Versatile and reliable, hydrangeas work beautifully as flowering hedges or specimen plants. Their dried blooms even extend the show into winter, maintaining their dreamy pink and white hues long after other garden flowers have faded.
7. Cosmos
Airy and ethereal, cosmos flowers dance above feathery foliage, creating a light, dreamy feel in summer gardens. Their daisy-like blooms in white and various shades of pink seem to float on slender stems that sway with every breeze.
Easy to grow from seed, cosmos are perfect for cottage gardens or wildflower meadows. They attract butterflies and beneficial insects while providing months of blooms for cutting, bringing that magical garden vibe indoors too.
8. Camellias
Glossy evergreen leaves provide the perfect backdrop for the perfect rose-like blooms that appear in late winter and early spring. Camellia flowers in soft pink and pristine white seem almost too perfect to be real, with their symmetrical petals and geometric arrangements.
Cold-season bloomers, camellias bring color when gardens need it most. Plant them where you can enjoy their elegant flowers from indoor windows during chilly months, creating a magical view even in winter’s depths.
9. Dahlias
Available in countless forms, dahlias offer everything from dinner-plate sized blooms to petite pompoms in gorgeous combinations of pink and white. Their geometric perfection and incredible variety make them stars of the late summer garden.
Cut dahlia flowers last amazingly well in vases. Grow them in full sun with rich soil, and you’ll have armloads of blooms from midsummer until frost, perfect for creating both magical garden scenes and stunning indoor arrangements.
10. Sweet Peas
Climbing vines covered in delicate blooms fill the air with their honey-vanilla fragrance, making sweet peas garden favorites for centuries. Their ruffled petals in soft pinks and whites create a romantic, cottage-garden feel that’s straight from a storybook.
Cool-weather lovers, sweet peas perform best in spring and early summer. Train them up trellises or fences for a vertical display, and cut often to bring their heavenly scent indoors and encourage more of those magical blooms.
11. Magnolias
Majestic and ancient-looking, magnolia trees create spectacular displays with their large, goblet-shaped flowers in white and various pink hues. The blooms often appear before the leaves, creating dramatic silhouettes against spring skies.
Some varieties are sweetly fragrant, adding another sensory dimension to their beauty. Plant a magnolia where you can appreciate its sculptural form year-round, and it will become the magical centerpiece of your garden for generations.
12. Oriental Lilies
Trumpet-shaped blooms with reflexed petals create star-like forms that command attention in summer gardens. Oriental lilies in pink and white often feature speckles or stripes, adding intricate detail to their already stunning flowers.
Their intoxicating fragrance can fill an entire garden, especially in evening hours. Plant these bulbs in groups for maximum impact, creating magical focal points that draw both the eye and the nose with their dramatic presence.
13. Astilbe
Feathery plumes rise above fern-like foliage, creating textural interest in partially shaded gardens. Astilbe flowers range from soft pink to white, with their fluffy appearance adding a dreamy, cloud-like quality to garden borders.
Moisture-loving by nature, astilbes are perfect for boggy areas or alongside water features. Their airy blooms contrast beautifully with broader-leaved shade plants, creating magical combinations that thrive in spots where many flowers struggle.
14. Snapdragons
Spikes of dragon-mouth flowers bring vertical interest and old-fashioned charm to garden borders. Snapdragons in soft pinks and whites create a cottage-garden feel while attracting bees and butterflies to their uniquely shaped blooms.
Children love to gently squeeze the sides to make the “dragons” open and close their mouths. Plant them in masses for a magical display that combines whimsy and elegance while providing months of color from spring through fall in many climates.
15. Crabapple Trees
Spring brings an explosion of pink and white blossoms that cover these small ornamental trees in a cloud of color. The frothy display of crabapple flowers creates a magical canopy that buzzes with pollinator activity.
After the flowers fade, many varieties produce tiny colorful fruits that attract birds. Their compact size makes them perfect for smaller gardens, bringing that enchanted orchard feel without overwhelming the space.
16. Daphne
Small but mighty, daphne shrubs pack incredible fragrance into their clusters of pink and white flowers. The sweet perfume can waft through an entire garden, creating an invisible but magical sensory experience that draws you outdoors.
Evergreen varieties provide year-round structure while delivering their intoxicating blooms in late winter or early spring. Plant daphne near garden paths or entrances where you’ll regularly pass by to enjoy their enchanting scent when little else is blooming.
17. Tulips
Classic goblet-shaped blooms herald spring with their perfect form and luminous colors. Pink and white tulips range from soft blush to deep rose, with some varieties featuring picotee edges or flame patterns that add extra visual interest.
Plant tulips in drifts or formal patterns for different magical effects. Their clean lines and bright colors create stunning displays that transform spring gardens into enchanted landscapes worthy of fairy tales.
18. Gaura
Known as ‘whirling butterflies,’ gaura plants produce masses of delicate pink and white flowers that seem to hover above the foliage. Their dancing blooms create movement and lightness, especially when planted where breezes can set them in motion.
Drought-tolerant and long-blooming, gaura brings magical butterfly-like flowers from early summer until frost. Their airy nature makes them perfect for weaving through more structured plants, softening borders with their dreamy, ethereal quality.
19. Azaleas
Covered entirely in blooms during their flowering season, azaleas create spectacular drifts of color in spring gardens. Pink and white varieties range from subtle blush to vibrant magenta, often with speckles or bicolor effects that add depth to their display.
Perfect for woodland gardens, azaleas create magical undergrowth beneath tall trees. When planted en masse, they transform ordinary landscapes into something from a dream, especially varieties that offer sweet fragrance along with their visual punch.
20. Hellebores
Blooming when snow still covers the ground, hellebores bring magical winter interest with their nodding, cup-shaped flowers. Their pink and white blooms, often with speckles or picotee edges, seem almost unreal against the dormant winter landscape.
Evergreen foliage provides structure year-round in shady spots. Sometimes called Lenten roses, these tough perennials create enchanting winter gardens, especially when planted where their shy, downward-facing flowers can be appreciated up close.