Pantone announces Mocha Mousse as the Colour of the Year 2025 and here is how it fits plants and plant-related products

Photo credit: Pantone.

Pantone LLC, the world-renowned authority on color, has hailed Mocha Mousse as the Pantone Colour of the Year 2025 and the USA-based Garden Media Group rounded up some of the best plants and products to help designers, growers, and landscapers integrate this trending hue into their 2025 offerings.

Pantone’s 2025 Color of the Year, Mocha Mousse, has arrived. This rich, mellow brown marks a shift from last year’s Peach Fuzz to a tone that resonates deeply with the ornamental horticulture industry.

The Garden Media Group sampled six plants and products that perfectly fit the Mocha Mousse trend.

1. Oasis Forage Geo Pot – Eco-friendly and lightweight, these mocha-hued containers bring sophistication to arrangements. Their ceramic-like appearance, constructed from renewable materials, aligns beautifully with sustainable trends.
2. Cast in Bronze® Distylium Brown-tinted new growth matures into glossy dark green foliage. This evergreen adds depth and structure to any landscape. It thrives in full sun to part shade and perfect in Zones 7-9.
3. Bronze Beauty™ Cleyera Chocolate-hued new growth gives way to emerald green foliage, making this evergreen a standout for hedges or privacy screens. It’s heat-tolerant, low-maintenance, and perfect for Zones 7-10.
4. Oakleaf Hydrangea Recommended by Mary Phillips of the National Wildlife Federation, this native plant’s blooms change from a pristine white to rustic brown, creating year-round interest and beautiful dried flower arrangements. It prefers partial sun to full shade, slightly acidic soil, and thrives in Zones 5-9.
5. Jackson & Perkins Southern Magnolia Gift Tree Featuring glossy green leaves with velvety brown undersides, this gift-ready tree is both a stunning indoor plant and a timeless landscape addition. Zones 6-9.
6. Chocolate Anthurium – With its rich chocolate-purple flowers, this tropical plant offers year-round blooms and makes a striking indoor accent for the Mocha Mousse trend.