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Adding red flowers to your garden brings bright, lively pops of color that create a cheerful, welcoming space. With so many plants available in rich red shades throughout the seasons, your garden is sure to attract attention. From the deep tones of chrysanthemums to the classic beauty of roses, these flowers are easy to grow and widely available.
Here’s a list of 11 red flower varieties to bring bold color and seasonal charm to your garden.
1. Hibiscus
With its large, showy flowers, the hibiscus is a summer staple with a tropical feel in gardens. It enjoys full sun to part shade and reaches heights of 4-6 feet in zones 9-12.
These trumpet-shaped flowers have high vitamin C and antioxidant content, and are often used in teas and natural remedies. It attracts pollinators like butterflies and hummingbirds, adding both color and life to outdoor spaces.
2. Lantana (Lantana camara)
Lantanas are sun-loving perennials that are treated as annual plants in cooler climates but are hardy in zones 9 to 11. Its clusters of small, brightly colored flowers can attract butterflies and hummingbirds during the growing season, making it a perfect addition to any garden.
3. Coreopsis
Coreopsis, also known as Tickseed, is known for its bright, daisy-like, cheerful flowers in shades of yellow, gold, orange, and red or pink. This hardy, drought-tolerant plant blooms from early summer to early fall, adding lasting color to the garden.
It thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, making it an easy-care option for various settings. Coreopsis thrives in zones 4 to 9.
4. Daylilies (Hemerocallis)
Daylilies are a favorite in many gardens. They come in a spectrum of yellow to shades of red. These plants are easy to care for and do well in full sun and partial shade.
Although each flower blooms for only one day, the abundance of buds ensures a long blooming season that spans several weeks. As perennials, Daylilies return yearly, growing more robust and producing more flowers as they age.
5. Coneflower
Also known as Echinacea,
This resilient plant requires minimal care, making it perfect for low-maintenance gardens.
6. Bee Balm
True to its name,
The most common shades include pink, purple, white, and cherry red, though some varieties also bloom in lavender or magenta tones.
7. Shrub Rose
Shrub roses bloom from late spring until the first hard freeze. They are hardy and disease-resistant. They offer a variety of colors and fragrances, thriving in full sun across zones 5-8. This plant can vine around a trellis, pergola, or fence. They’re perfect for adding long-lasting color to any garden spot and make great cut flowers.
8. Chrysanthemum (Mums)
Chrysanthemums are daisy-like flowers that are grown as perennials in zones 5 to 9, but are often grown as annuals in other zones. They require full sun and well-drained soil, blooming in late summer to fall – some up until the first frost. They are great for use in late-season floral arrangements.
9. Flowering Quince
Early bloomers and flowering quinces celebrate the spring with their vibrant flowers. They’re resilient, thrive in various zones 5-9 conditions, and can handle heat, drought, and various soil types.
10. Geranium
Perennial Geraniums are hardy perennials that bloom in various colors and prefer full sun to light shade. Growing and flourishing in simple, well-drained, fertile soil is easy. It is pest-free and disease-free and blooms from early summer to fall. Zones 4-7.
11. Penstemon (Penstemon spp.)
With tubular flowers perfect for hummingbird feeding, Penstemon, especially the red-flowering varieties, is a must-have for a hummingbird garden.
