Flowers by colour
Red Flowers
Red is the colour of declared love and high drama — unmatched for romance, and a bold accent in any autumn or festive palette.
What red flowers mean
In the language of flowers, red is associated with the meanings below. Meaning shifts with culture and context, but across most Western floristry these are the associations a designer works with when a palette calls for red.
passionate love, courage and deep respect
87 red flowers
Achillea
Achillea millefolium
healing · courage · everlasting love
Alstroemeria
Alstroemeria
friendship · devotion · mutual support
Amaranthus
Amaranthus caudatus
enduring love · immortality · faith
Amaryllis
Hippeastrum
pride · determination · radiant beauty
Anemone
Anemone coronaria
anticipation · protection from evil · sincerity
Anthurium
Anthurium andraeanum
hospitality · abundance
Asiatic Lily
Lilium (Asiatic hybrids)
prosperity · positivity · confidence
Astilbe
Astilbe × arendsii
patience · dedication · devotion
Astrantia
Astrantia major
strength · protection · courage
Blackberry Branch
Rubus fruticosus
abundance · protection · wildness
Bouvardia
Bouvardia longiflora
enthusiasm · zest · warmth
Broomcorn
Sorghum bicolor
abundance · harvest · plenty
Bugle Lily
Watsonia borbonica
aspiration · resilience · grace
Caladium Leaf
Caladium bicolor
delight · joy · artistry
Camellia
Camellia japonica
love · admiration · devotion
Carnation
Dianthus caryophyllus
fascination · distinction · love (varies by colour)
Celosia
Celosia argentea
boldness · humor · warmth
Chinese Lantern
Physalis alkekengi
protection · warmth · the harvest
Chocolate Cosmos
Cosmos atrosanguineus
romance · indulgence · mystery
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum
longevity · joy · loyalty (varies by culture — funeral flower in France, Italy, Belgium)
Coreopsis
Coreopsis
cheerfulness · always cheerful · love at first sight
Costus
Costus barbatus
vitality · resilience · warmth
Cotoneaster
Cotoneaster horizontalis
abundance · autumn · warmth
Crab Apple
Malus sylvestris
abundance · harvest · love
Crocosmia
Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora
passion · warmth · boldness
Dahlia
Dahlia
elegance · inner strength · creativity
Double tulip
Tulipa (double-flowered varieties)
springtime elegance · prosperity
Freesia
Freesia
trust · friendship · innocence
Fritillaria
Fritillaria imperialis
majesty · power · pride
Gaillardia
Gaillardia
warmth · resilience · cheer
Garden nasturtium
Tropaeolum majus
conquest · victory in battle · patriotism
Garden rose
Rosa (David Austin & similar)
love · devotion · romance
Gerbera
Gerbera
happiness · cheerfulness · beauty
Gladiolus
Gladiolus
strength of character · faithfulness · moral integrity
Globe amaranth
Gomphrena globosa
unfading love · immortality
Gloriosa Lily
Gloriosa superba
glory · passion · boldness
Godetia
Clarkia amoena
charm · sincerity · fleeting beauty
Great Burnet
Sanguisorba officinalis
merriment · cheerfulness · grace
Grevillea
Grevillea
endurance · adaptability · natural beauty
Guelder Rose Berries
Viburnum opulus
abundance · autumn · protection
Harlequin Flower
Sparaxis tricolor
joy · playfulness · vibrancy
Helenium
Helenium autumnale
tears · warmth · autumn
Heliconia
Heliconia
boldness · exotic · warmth
Hibiscus
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis
delicate beauty · passion · femininity
Hyacinth
Hyacinthus orientalis
sport · play · constancy
Hypericum Berry
Hypericum androsaemum
abundance · protection · resilience
Ilex (winter berry)
Ilex verticillata
winter · festivity · perseverance
Ixia
Ixia hybrida
happiness · cheer · innocence
Kangaroo Paw
Anigozanthos
resilience · playfulness · uniqueness
King Protea
Protea cynaroides
courage · transformation · diversity
Lagurus (bunny tail grass)
Lagurus ovatus
softness · warmth · boho
Leucadendron
Leucadendron
strength · warmth · autumn
Lupine
Lupinus
imagination · voraciousness
Mokara Orchid
Mokara (Arachnis × Ascocentrum × Vanda)
luxury · exotic charm · strength
Mountain Fleece
Persicaria amplexicaulis
resilience · persistence · warmth
Nerine
Nerine bowdenii
good fortune · freedom · elegance
Nicotiana
Nicotiana alata
allure · warmth · connection
Oncidium Orchid
Oncidium
joy · playfulness · abundance
Oriental Poppy
Papaver orientale
remembrance · imagination · extravagance
Penstemon
Penstemon
charm · grace · welcome
Peony
Paeonia
prosperity · romance · honor
Phlox
Phlox paniculata
harmony · unity · sweet dreams
Pincushion Protea
Leucospermum
hospitality · optimism · transformation
Pink Pepperberry
Schinus molle
warmth · delicacy · festivity
Poppy
Papaver
consolation · remembrance · imagination
Pyracantha
Pyracantha coccinea
protection · resilience · warmth
Ranunculus
Ranunculus asiaticus
charm · attraction · radiance
Red Ginger
Alpinia purpurata
strength · passion · wealth
Red Hot Poker
Kniphofia uvaria
boldness · passion · energy
Rosehip
Rosa canina
harvest · abundance · protection
Rowan
Sorbus aucuparia
protection · autumn · vitality
Rudbeckia
Rudbeckia hirta
encouragement · warmth · justice
Salpiglossis
Salpiglossis sinuata
opulence · mystery · allure
Skimmia
Skimmia japonica
harmony · calm · winter
Snapdragon
Antirrhinum majus
grace · strength · graciousness
Spray rose
Rosa hybrida (multiflora)
thoughtfulness · youth · gratitude
Standard rose
Rosa hybrida
love · passion · elegance
Strawflower
Xerochrysum bracteatum
everlasting love · endurance · remembrance
Sweet pea
Lathyrus odoratus
blissful pleasure · departure · goodbye (Victorian meaning)
Sweet William
Dianthus barbatus
gallantry · grant one a smile · old-fashioned romance
Ti Leaf
Cordyline fruticosa
good luck · protection · prosperity
Tithonia
Tithonia rotundifolia
adoration · warmth · vitality
Torch Ginger
Etlingera elatior
strength · passion · vitality
Tulip
Tulipa
perfect love · spring · rebirth
Vanda Orchid
Vanda
elegance · luxury · admiration
Virginia Creeper
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
transition · adventure · seasonal change
Zinnia
Zinnia elegans
endurance · lasting affection · thoughts of absent friends
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