Red is a powerful color that has various meanings across many cultures. It has positive meanings like romance, passion, courage, and vigor, as well as negative ones like war, anger, and failure.
In the language of flowers, red mostly means love and devotion. And if you’re looking for the perfect red flowers for someone special in your life, let’s take a look at the most popular red flowers here.
Most Popular Red Flowers
Fiery flowers abound in nature and we’ll show some of the most beautiful ones to you and explain a bit about their appearance and planting them. Let’s start!
1) Rose
Undeniably, the rose is the most popular flower in the world. People are getting it to tell their other halves they love them whether on Valentine’s Day or a normal day.
When you are growing them at home, remember that it needs moist, well-drained soil and plenty of sun. It can blossom in your garden during spring, summer, and fall.
2) Ranunculus
Ranunculus or buttercup is a magnificent red flower to give. For one, it’s longer-lasting than other flowers being able to live up to two weeks as cut flowers.
Compared to a rose, it sports a rounder shape with many more layers of petals. But, with regard to planting, it also needs full sun and a loose soil bed.
These flowers can survive in cold conditions but not below the freezing point. Also, they do very well in warm climates.
3) Rhododendron
Rhododendron or azalea is a bit star-shaped and grows in clusters. It has more than 1,200 species found in different parts of the world in mild and tropical regions.
Most flowers of this type grow during spring under partial shade. This strikingly beautiful flower is often designed into floral bunches and arrangements.
4) Verbena
As you can see from the picture, verbena grows many small red blooms, making it exciting to give as a bouquet or have in your garden.
It loves the summer heat and needs to be planted on damp and well-drained soil. It’s a symbol of romance and sweet memories suitable for celebrating anniversaries and first dates.
5) Peonies
Peonies (also with the scientific name Paeonia) are shaped like a stocky wine glass. It is known for its natural feature of growing up to 4 feet tall.
Planting them close to each other is possible, though you have to consider their height. Also, they don’t require as much water as other flowers but need full sunlight to bloom wonderfully.
6) Amaryllis
Although they have the same open shape as and are even called by many names of lilies, they aren’t the same with them.
Amaryllis comes from South Africa. They grow in mountainous areas and are used to the occasional wildfire that happens there from which they’ve managed to adapt and survive.
They have wonderful blossoms and vibrant colors, making them some of the most popular flowers around. Also, this led people to associate them with beauty, romance, and determination.
