Adding red flowers to your garden introduces bright and lively colors, making your outdoor space more inviting. With many red-hued plants available throughout the year, your garden will easily stand out. From deep red hibiscus to the classic beauty of roses, these flowers are easy to grow and widely available. Here are 18 types of red flowers that can add a touch of cheer to your garden.
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.
Hibiscus
With its large, showy flowers, the hibiscus is a summer staple with a tropical feel to gardens. It enjoys full sun to part shade and reaches heights of 4-6 feet in zones 9-12.
Lantana
This sun-loving perennial is treated as an annual in cooler climates but is hardy in zones 9 to 11. Its clusters of small, brightly colored flowers can attract butterflies and hummingbirds, making it a perfect addition to any garden.
Coreopsis
Coreopsis, also known as Tickseed, is known for its bright, daisy-like flowers in shades of yellow, gold, orange, and red or pink. This hardy, drought-tolerant plant blooms from early summer to 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.
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.
Coneflower
Also known as Echinacea, Coneflower boasts nectar-rich blooms that attract bees. While coneflowers are perhaps most commonly recognized for their purple varieties, there are also red-flowering types. This plant thrives in both full sun and partial shade. Suitable for zones 4-8, it flowers from early summer to late summer.
This resilient plant requires minimal care, making it perfect for low-maintenance gardens.
Bee Balm
True to its name, Bee Balm is a magnet for bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Part of the mint family, it’s easy to grow and provides aromatic flowers that spread joy and color. Suited to zones 4 to 9, Bee Balm is a perennial that prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.
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 and thrive in full sun across zones 5-8. They’re perfect for adding long-lasting color to any garden spot.
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.
Penstemon (Penstemon spp.)
With tubular flowers perfect for hummingbird feeding, Penstemon, especially the red-flowering varieties, is a must-have for a hummingbird garden.
Bottlebrush
Unique for their red, brush-like flowers, bottlebrush shrubs attract hummingbirds and thrive in full sun to part shade, reaching up to 10 feet in warmer zones.
Azalea
Azaleas dazzle with spring blooms in vivid shades, some varieties offering foliage that lasts all year. They enjoy slightly acidic, well-drained soil and can brighten both sunny and partially shaded spots.
Blanket Flower
Suited to zones 3 to 10, these sun-loving, drought-tolerant perennials offer bright, long-lasting blooms through summer and into fall. Blanket flowers will grow in shades of red, purple, yellow, and white.
Fuchsia (Fuchsia spp.)
Though not all Fuchsias are red, those that are tend to be hummingbird magnets. They thrive in cooler, shaded conditions, making them ideal for adding a splash of color to darker parts of the garden.
Petunia
Petunias are annuals in most zones but perennials in zones 9 to 11. They bloom profusely in full sun and offer a variety of colors and patterns.
Phlox
Phlox blooms are classic garden plants with a sweet fragrance that is irresistible to bees. It comes in many colors, including red, pink, purple, white, and lavender, with some varieties having a central eye of contrasting color. They prefer full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil, blooming in spring or summer. Zones 4-8
Columbine
Columbine is a perennial with bright flowers contrasting against dark, clover-shaped leaves. The red and yellow flowers of the native columbine are not only beautiful but also a magnet for hummingbirds. It blooms in spring to early summer. This sun-loving perennial is Ideal for slopes, ledges, or open garden spaces. Columbine adds beauty, attracts wildlife, and deters deer. Zones 3-9
Zinnias
These colorful flowers are easy to grow and bloom all summer, providing bees with a continuous feast of nectar. Zinnias are a must-have in any bee-friendly garden.
