Introduction
Out of all the colored flowers red colored flowers are the most dominant ones in my opinion. They bring so much energy and make a garden look more beautiful when planted in clusters. All colors have their charm but red-colored ones will make a huge difference in changing the look of your garden. Red flowering plants are like nature`s fireworks, making a garden look more vibrant and romantic. Ranging from exotic hibiscus to bold roses, there are a lot of varieties of red-flowering plants to choose from. We’ll look at the 42 best red flowering plants, each adding a special beauty and individuality to your outdoor areas.
The symbolism of red color
Before discussing different varieties, let’s take a quick look at the symbolic meaning of the red color. Red color is frequently linked to boldness, passion, and love. Red roses are popular for romantic gestures and special occasions because they are widely used in many cultures to express strong feelings. Red, however, can also stand for vigor, strength, and energy. Red flowers in bouquets, gardens, and landscapes provide intensity and warmth to their surroundings.
1. Anthurium (flamingo flower, laceleaf) | |
Plant Type | Herbaceous, Tropical perennial |
Light | Bright indirect light |
Soil | Well-drained, peat-based mix |
Water Requirement | Keep soil consistently moist |
Bloom Time | Throughout the year |

2. Azalea | |
Plant Type | Shrub |
Light | Partial shade to full sun |
Soil | Well-drained, acidic soil |
Water Requirement | Regular watering |
Bloom Time | Spring, early summer |

3. Amaryllis (belladonna lily, Jersey lily, Easter lily) | |
Plant Type | Bulbous perennial |
Light | Full sun to part shade |
Soil | Well-drained, sandy soil |
Water Requirement | Allow soil to dry between watering |
Bloom Time | Winter to spring |

4. Bee Balm (horsemint, monarda, bergamot) | |
Plant Type | Herbaceous perennial |
Light | Full sun to part shade |
Soil | Moist, well-drained soil |
Water Requirement | Regular watering |
Bloom Time | Summer |

5. Begonias |
|
Plant Type |
Annual or perennial (varies by species) |
Light |
Partial to full shade |
Soil |
Well-drained soil |
Water Requirement |
Regular watering |
Bloom Time |
Summer to fall |

6. Blanket Flower (Gaillardia) |
|
Plant Type |
Herbaceous perennial |
Light |
Full sun |
Soil |
Well-drained soil |
Water Requirement |
Moderate |
Bloom Time |
Summer to fall |

7. Bleeding Heart (fern-leaf bleeding heart) |
|
Plant Type |
Herbaceous perennial |
Light |
Partial to full shade |
Soil |
Moist, well-drained soil |
Water Requirement |
Regular watering |
Bloom Time |
Spring |

8. Bougainvillea (paperflower) |
|
Plant Type |
Climbing vine or shrub |
Light |
Full sun |
Soil |
Well-drained soil |
Water Requirement |
Drought-tolerant once established |
Bloom Time |
Spring to fall |

9. Calibrachoa (million bells) |
|
Plant Type |
Perennial (often grown as an annual) |
Light |
Full sun to part shade |
Soil |
Well-drained soil |
Water Requirement |
Regular watering |
Bloom Time |
Spring to fall |

10. Callistemon (red bottlebrush) |
|
Plant Type |
Shrub or small tree |
Light |
Full sun |
Soil |
Well-drained soil |
Water Requirement |
Moderate |
Bloom Time |
Spring to summer |

11. Camellia | |
Plant Type | Shrub or tree |
Light | Partial shade |
Soil | Well-drained, acidic soil |
Water Requirement | Regular watering |
Bloom Time | Fall to early spring |

12. Cannas (Canna lily) |
|
Plant Type |
Rhizomatous perennial |
Light |
Full sun |
Soil |
Rich, well-drained soil |
Water Requirement |
Regular watering |
Bloom Time |
Summer to fall |

13. Carnation |
|
Plant Type |
Perennial (often grown as an annual) |
Light |
Full sun to part shade |
Soil |
Well-drained soil |
Water Requirement |
Regular watering |
Bloom Time |
Spring to summer |

14. Cardinal Flower (Lobelia cardinalis) |
|
Plant Type |
Herbaceous perennial |
Light |
Full sun to part shade |
Soil |
Moist, well-drained soil |
Water Requirement |
Keep soil consistently moist |
Bloom Time |
Late summer to early fall |

15. Chrysanthemum (chrysanths or mums) |
|
Plant Type |
Perennial (often grown as an annual) |
Light |
Full sun to part shade |
Soil |
Well-drained soil |
Water Requirement |
Regular watering (keep the soil moist) |
Bloom Time |
Late summer to fall |

16. Columbine (European crowfoot, granny’s bonnet) |
|
Plant Type |
Herbaceous perennial |
Light |
Full sun to part shade |
Soil |
Well-drained soil |
Water Requirement |
Moderate |
Bloom Time |
Late spring to early summer |

17. Coneflower (Echinacea spp.) |
|
Plant Type |
Herbaceous perennial |
Light |
Full sun |
Soil |
Well-drained soil |
Water Requirement |
Moderate |
Bloom Time |
Summer to fall |

18. Crocosmia (falling stars, coppertips, or montbretia) |
|
Plant Type |
Herbaceous perennial |
Light |
Full sun to part shade |
Soil |
Well-drained soil |
Water Requirement |
Moderate |
Bloom Time |
Summer |

19. Dahlia |
|
Plant Type |
Tuberous perennial |
Light |
Full sun |
Soil |
Well-drained, loamy, fertile soil |
Water Requirement |
Regular watering |
Bloom Time |
Summer to fall |

20. Daylily |
|
Plant Type |
Herbaceous perennial |
Light |
Full sun to part shade |
Soil |
Well-drained soil |
Water Requirement |
Moderate |
Bloom Time |
Summer |

21. Geraniums (Pelargonium, storksbills) |
|
Plant Type |
Perennial (often treated as annuals) |
Light |
Full sun to part shade |
Soil |
Well-drained soil |
Water Requirement |
Moderate |
Bloom Time |
Spring to fall |

22. Gerbera Daisy (Transvaal daisy, Gerbera daisy) |
|
Plant Type |
Perennial (often grown as an annual) |
Light |
Full sun to part shade |
Soil |
Well-drained, moist soil |
Water Requirement |
Regular watering |
Bloom Time |
Spring to fall |

23. Hibiscus (china rose, shoeblack plant, or rose mallow) |
|
Plant Type |
Shrub or small tree |
Light |
Full sun, partial shade |
Soil |
Moist, well-drained soil |
Water Requirement |
Regular watering |
Bloom Time |
Summer to fall |

24. Lantana (shrub verbena, West Indian lantana) |
|
Plant Type |
Annual, Shrub or ground cover |
Light |
Full sun |
Soil |
Well-drained soil |
Water Requirement |
Drought-tolerant once established |
Bloom Time |
Spring to fall |

25. Lilium (lily) |
|
Plant Type |
Bulbous perennial |
Light |
Full sun to part shade |
Soil |
Well-drained, rich soil |
Water Requirement |
Regular watering |
Bloom Time |
Late spring to summer |

26. Marigold |
|
Plant Type |
Annual |
Light |
Full sun, part sun |
Soil |
Well-drained soil |
Water Requirement |
Moderate |
Bloom Time |
Spring to fall |

27. Pentas (Egyptian star cluster) |
|
Plant Type |
Perennial (often grown as an annual) |
Light |
Full sun to part shade |
Soil |
Well-drained soil |
Water Requirement |
Regular watering |
Bloom Time |
Spring to fall |

28. Painted Daisy (pyrethrum) |
|
Plant Type |
Herbaceous perennial |
Light |
Full sun, partial sun |
Soil |
Well-drained, sandy soil |
Water Requirement |
Moderate |
Bloom Time |
Late spring to early summer |

29. Peonies (Peony) |
|
Plant Type |
Herbaceous perennial |
Light |
Full sun to light shade |
Soil |
Well-drained, fertile soil |
Water Requirement |
Moderate |
Bloom Time |
Late spring to early summer |

30. Petunia |
|
Plant Type |
Annual |
Light |
Full sun to part shade |
Soil |
Well-drained soil |
Water Requirement |
Regular watering |
Bloom Time |
Spring to summer |

31. Poinsettia (Mexican flameleaf, Christmas star) |
|
Plant Type |
Perennial shrub (commonly grown as an annual) |
Light |
Bright indirect light |
Soil |
Well-drained, loamy soil |
Water Requirement |
Keep soil consistently moist |
Bloom Time |
Late fall to winter |

32. Poppy (Common poppy, corn rose, red poppy) |
|
Plant Type |
Annual or perennial (varies by species) |
Light |
Full sun |
Soil |
Well-drained soil |
Water Requirement |
Moderate |
Bloom Time |
Spring to early summer |

33. Ranunculus (Buttercup, Persian buttercup) |
|
Plant Type |
Bulbous perennial/annual |
Light |
Full sun to part shade |
Soil |
Well-drained, fertile soil |
Water Requirement |
Regular watering |
Bloom Time |
Spring to summer |

34. Red Alstroemeria (Peruvian lily, lily of the Incas) |
|
Plant Type |
Perennial |
Light |
Full sun to part shade |
Soil |
Well-drained soil |
Water Requirement |
Regular watering |
Bloom Time |
Summer |

35. Red Calla Lily |
|
Plant Type |
Bulbous perennial |
Light |
Full sun to part shade |
Soil |
Well-drained, moist soil |
Water Requirement |
Regular watering |
Bloom Time |
Spring to summer |

36. Red Hot Poker (torch lily, torch flower, Devil’s poker) |
|
Plant Type |
Herbaceous perennial |
Light |
Full sun |
Soil |
Well-drained soil |
Water Requirement |
Moderate |
Bloom Time |
Late spring to fall |

37. Roses |
|
Plant Type |
Shrub |
Light |
Full sun |
Soil |
Well-drained, Moist, slightly acidic soil |
Water Requirement |
Regular watering |
Bloom Time |
Spring to fall, depending on the variety |

38. Sunflower |
|
Plant Type |
Annual |
Light |
Full sun |
Soil |
Well-drained soil |
Water Requirement |
Moderate |
Bloom Time |
Summer to early fall |

39. Tulips |
|
Plant Type |
Bulbous perennial |
Light |
Full sun to partial shade |
Soil |
Well-drained soil |
Water Requirement |
Moderate |
Bloom Time |
Spring |

40. Trumpet Vine (trumpet creeper, cow-itch vine) |
|
Plant Type |
Climbing vine |
Light |
Full sun, partial shade |
Soil |
Well-drained soil |
Water Requirement |
Moderate |
Bloom Time |
Summer to early fall |

41. Weigela florida |
|
Plant Type |
Shrub |
Light |
Full sun |
Soil |
Well-drained soil |
Water Requirement |
Moderate |
Bloom Time |
Late spring to early summer |

42. Zinnia |
|
Plant Type |
Annual |
Light |
Full sun |
Soil |
Well-drained soil |
Water Requirement |
Moderate |
Bloom Time |
Summer to fall |

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