Red is a color that instinctively attracts our eyes and attention, and it is for this reason that bright red flowers are always a highlight in any garden or room.
If you like reddish-toned flowers and you want to combine them in your garden with others of various colors or, perhaps you want to locate a red flower in a unique and special place in your house, keep reading because in this Green Ecologist article we are going to see 17 names of plants with red flowers and its main characteristics to take into account.
Red lilies
Red lilies They are sword-shaped flowers characterized by having very long and upright stems that end with two perfectly open and colorful flowers. Its color is a very dense red and makes it impossible to ignore it. This type of flower has usually been used to celebrate new beginnings, therefore it is ideal for births, project beginnings or birthdays.
Here you can learn more types of lilies.
Red dahlias
These flowers are originating from Mexico and they appear as a huge ball of red petals. A multitude of petals begin to appear around the center, giving a feeling of abundance of flowers.
This flower is ideal to decorate a specific area of your garden that will acquire a lot of color thanks to its flashy red. If you want to use them in a bouquet, we recommend that you put a maximum of two dahlias so that it does not look overloaded.
Here you can find a guide with Dahlia care.
Anthurium or red-flowered anthurium plant
The anthurium or Anthurium it is a plant also called love flower It is a tropical plant native to Latin America, whose name actually encompasses a large number of species. Its flowers are fleshy and bright red, which contrasts with its dark green leaves. The stem can reach 50 cm in height, and it is a very popular indoor plant. It needs a stable and warm temperature that never drops below 15ºC and 18ºC, and with proper care it will preserve its flower all year round. Avoid direct sunlight from the sun, and keep your substrate and leaves moist, spraying water on them without ever getting waterlogged.
- Anthurium scherzerianum
- Anthurium andreanum
- Anthurium crystallinum
In this other Green Ecologist article we will tell you about anthurium care.
Guzmania
This herbaceous perennial also has its origin in America, from Central America to Peru. It is no more than 35 cm high and its leaves are arranged in a rosette. Its flowers grow between deep red or orange bracts, which are as striking as the flower itself or even more.
The guzmania It is usually used as an indoor plant unless you live in very mild climates, and it is a plant that requires a good amount of light to acquire a bright red color. It also requires a good amount of humidity, but never waterlogging, and it is weak against frost.
Vriesea, a plant with feathery red flowers
The Vriesea, call also indian feather, is a genus of showy indoor plants that produce a slender inflorescence whose shape is precisely reminiscent of a bird's feather. Its flower grows well above the leaves of the plant, thus standing out in any garden or space. It is a tropical plant that does not tolerate temperatures below 16ºC, and requires stable climates around 20ºC. It also needs a good supply of sunlight to flourish, and, like many tropical plants, it requires sprays of water to maintain an adequate level of humidity.
Japanese quince
Continuing with this list of plants with red flowers, now we stop at a curious Japanese bush.
Scientific name Chaenomeles Japonica, this deciduous shrub can grow up to 2 meters in height. It is a very easy growing plant, undemanding thanks to how rustic and resistant it is.
The Japanese quince It can be used to form hedges, and it blooms in both spring and autumn and winter, making it one of those few plants with the ability to beautify a garden with the vivid colors of its flowers in the cold season.
In the cover image and in the one below we can see this bush with red flowers. And if you like Flowering Shrubs, in this other post you will find up to 21 different ones with names and images.
Verbena
This plant native to Central and South America can live for many years as long as it is kept safe from the cold. It is known for its medicinal properties and its brightly colored flowers, which are presented in a variety of shades, including red.
The red flower verbena or of other colors it is a plant both indoors and outdoors, especially in temperate or tropical climates, and does not require great care. It requires moderate exposure to the sun, and it is very easy to reproduce both by seeds and cuttings.
Camellia, plants with large red flowers
This genus of plants produces a few big red flowers and spectacular, although there are also other colors, and they are widely popular for their elegant beauty.
Camellias They are native to Asia, and are trees and shrubs that can reach heights of up to 10 meters. Its flowers cover a wide spectrum of colors, red among them. Indoors, they require cool locations away from heaters. They need a lot of natural light, and they appreciate being watered with lukewarm water without lime. If you have to use tap water, it is recommended to add a little vinegar to it.
Here we tell you more about How to care for camellias.
Marshmallow
Also called False hibiscus, This shrub is widely used in gardening to form fences and partitions outdoors. It is native to South America, and reaches heights of up to 3 meters. Produces red or white flowers, with petals that do not open, which is why in English it is called sleeping hibiscus. It blooms for much of the year, and the most important thing when planting it is keeping it out of the wind. It is highly resistant to low temperatures, withstanding frosts down to almost -10ºC.
Flamboyan, a tree with red flowers
Also known as Flame Tree (Delonix regia) it is one of the most popular tropical trees in landscaping. Its success is due to its striking big red flowers, although there is also a variety that gives them yellow or orange. It blooms in spring, starting at the tree's five years of age, and care must be taken when choosing a location to plant it, as its roots are highly invasive. It is useful as an ornamental plant and because it keeps the soil around it clear of other plants. It reaches heights of up to 8 meters and requires direct solar incidence.
Red carnations
Carnations are one of the best known flowers in the world and they come in various colors. From light like white, yellow and pink, to some more intense like the red carnations. In addition, there are some species of carnations that have more than one color in their flowers, such as the carnation.
Here you can learn about the cultivation of the carnation of the Indies.
Poppy plant with red flowers
The red poppies They are other of the best known wild plants in the world. They are very appreciated to cover large areas of land or garden and for their medicinal properties.
In addition, the most common poppies are red, but there are also pink, orange, yellow, white, and so on.
Hibiscus or Chinese rose
The hibiscus or hibiscus It is one of the most resistant plants to direct sun, so you will find it along with many more in this compilation of Green Ecologist on Garden plants with sun resistant flowers.
Hibiscus may have red flowers, pink, white, orange, yellow, etc. and they are all large and showy. It can become quite large and needs a lot of sun, so it is recommended to have it outdoors in a sunny and shady area, so that it is not in excessive contact with the sun and damages it.
Red tulips
Tulips are other plants with red flowers that better withstand direct sun, since they need large doses to develop well. These currently exist in a variety of colors and combinations, but even so, some of the most prominent are the red flower tulips.
Tulips are one of the red flowers with the purest color that we can find in nature. It is true that they are very delicate and that can last in a bouquet only a few days, but if the plants in your garden you will see how they are born one after the other creating a small field of tulips that will provide a very wild and natural air to stay.
Being such delicate flowers they are ideal to give in the most tender moments that you can live with the people around you.
In this other post from Green Ecologist we show you the Care of potted tulips.
Red roses
Roses are one of the most popular flowers In all countries. Among these, they are very popular in red, white and pink, although there are also in yellow, orange or salmon, as well as in other artificial tones such as blue and green. A) Yes, the roses They are the most typical flowers in most parts of the world thanks to their large and round shape, their bright colors and their characteristic aroma. Red roses are what symbolize love and passion so they are perfect to give on an anniversary or on a first date.
These types of flowers are not only used in a bouquet, but they are ideal for decorating certain areas of your garden to which you want to give more strength. If you want have red roses in your garden, do not hesitate to consult this guide from Green Ecologist on How to plant rose cuttings.
Poinsettia or poinsettia, a plant with red and green leaves
This is the main plant of Christmas. It is very common to give or buy one poinsettia, Christmas plant or poinsettia to have at this time, because it shows off very decorative green and red tones. Its flowers are red and yellow in the center.
What not many people know is that this plant can be kept in perfect condition all year round and it is not just to have it at Christmas. If you dare to try to make it hold you from one Christmas to the next, we suggest you consult this care guide for the poinsettia.
Ipomea Quamoclit or cundeamor with red flowers
To finish with this list of names of plants with red flowers, we show you the curious cundeamor. The cundeamor plant, Ipomea or Ipomoea It is a climbing plant native to the tropical zone of America. Its leaves are deep green in color and it has red star- or bell-shaped flowers. Although the red ones are the most common, there are also white to pink and purple colors. It can measure between 1 meter and 3 meters high and its flowers are large, being between 3 cm and 4 cm long and 2 cm in diameter. If you like these types of plants, we recommend this other post about Names of climbing plants with flowers.
Now you know the types of red flowers that can give a change to the decoration of your house. For perfect results, feel free to take a look at the website of Colvin, where you will find bouquets of flowers perfect for all occasions.
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