Here are suggestions for a variety of plant types with red flowers.
For plants that come in different bloom colors, popular red varieties have been included.
This large vine needs support to climb.
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In a cool climate, the rhizomes need to be dug in the fall to overwinter indoors.
Cardinal Flower
The cardinal flower species that is native to North America has scarlet red flowers.
The clusters of tubular flowers sit atop tall flower stalks.
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A little patience is required as they often don’t bloom in their first year.
In the right conditions, it will bloom throughout the summer until early autumn.
They are often grown for cut flowers.
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In cool climates, they are grown as annuals.
Hellebore
Hellebores are among the earliest perennial flowers to bloom, welcoming spring with their rose-like blossoms.
Peony
Few red-blooming plants are as dramatic as red cultivars of hybrid peonies.
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There are bothherbaceous peoniesandtree peonieswith red blooms.
Instead of ahybrid tea rosesuch asBlack Magic, maybe a low-maintenance variety such asKnock Outworks best for you.
Tiger Flower
The flowers of this tender perennial consist of three large petals around a center cup.
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Each flower lasts for a single day like daylilies.
Red trillium is available from native plant nurseries.
Trumpet Creeper
This native vine with clusters has beautiful trumpet-shaped flowers.
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The downside is that its an aggressive grower so its growth should be controlled.
Tulip
If you want to plant red tulips, you are hard-pressed for making a choice.
It has single, drooping, fuzzy clusters of red flowers at the end of its tall stem.
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Annual Geranium
These long-blooming tropical perennials are grown as annuals in most climates.
They are favorites for containers and hanging baskets.
Poppies require almost no maintenance and they are great for naturalizing because they self-seed easily.
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But for fans of red flowers, there are also striking red-flowering varieties.
Red Salvia
No wonder this vibrant red salvia is the most popular of the red-flowering salvias.
Although it is a perennial plant in warm climates, it is grown as an annual in most regions.
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Zinnia
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You should not have any trouble finding a zinnia you like.
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