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Red always makes an impression. When your garden is feeling a little glum, add a pop of red to spice things up. No matter where you plant a red flower, it will become a centerpiece in your garden, and you’ll look forward to its blooms all year long. We love red flowers for their impact, but many of them also have strong associations with Southern gardens and gardeners. Red roses are, of course, the obvious choice when it comes to iconic red flowers, but there are lots of other species that also make lovely plantings in the garden. Reach for geraniums for a springtime rush of red that looks lovely in a hanging basket, or go for red chrysanthemums in pots to flank a front door. Red is an instant shortcut to curb appeal, after all. Here are 15 of our favorite red flowers that you’ll love having in the garden.
01 of 15 DianthusSome of the most popular dianthuses produce pink blooms, but others, like ‘Fire Star,’ ‘Rockin’ Red,’ and ‘Ideal Select Red,’ carry red flowers and have become go-to choices for their fringed petals and distinctive aroma.
02 of 15 CamelliaCamellias can always be counted on for bright winter blooms, which is why these shrubs have become such popular residents in Southern gardens. Of the Camellia japonica andCamellia sasanqua species, ‘Bob Hope,’ ‘Yuletide,’ ‘Crimson King,’ ‘Red Bird,’ ‘Black Magic,’ and ‘Royal Velvet’ produce red flowers.
03 of 15 Coneflower