Did you know Pink is not a true colour? It is actually a combination of red and violet, hence it comes in quite a wide range of hues. Shades of pink are one of the most common colours of flowers serving to attract the insects necessary for pollination. Pink is a delicate color that is often associated with people or things that are sweet, romantic, feminine, and tenderness.In the garden it is an important colour often used to soften stronger colours and to help blend the presence of colours that would otherwise clash.