10 Prettiest, Easy-to-Grow, Red Flowers for Your Garden

Red flowers have always been a favourite of both amateur and experienced gardeners. The colour alone shouts, ‘Here I am!’ from a distance, enticing you to take a closer look. Red flowers have traditionally expressed intensity of passion and love in its entirety.  Red is not only a warm colour, it’s a strong statement. Having red plants and flowers in the garden illustrates and underlines the boldness of beauty. 

Red plants and flowers vociferously stand out even in the greyest of weathers, creating instant impact. They cannot and will not go unnoticed. Here are some easy-to-grow, pretty, red plants and flowers to grow in your garden. I’ve certainly had fun growing them.

Roses

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Roses will head this list because no garden is complete without one of the most versatile of all plants – red roses. No matter how many other roses you’ve grown, red ones are definitely special because they loudly stand out against any background. Red roses can be cut and brought indoors but if left in the garden, they’re the magical genies that brighten up a host of other colours and drab corners. Grow them against a fence for an instant, boisterous lift. Plant them beside an evergreen tree for added interest against a sea of green. They’re fabulous for pots and can grow up against the side of your house (regardless of the colour). Plant them at your back or front door to welcome guests with an intense burst of scent and colour during the spring, and right through to summer.

If in doubt of what to plant, red roses will always do the trick and will never, ever let you down. Go on and try it. As long as you get it established, prune after flowering and feed in growing season. Don’t worry about aphids. You can wash them off with water and washing up liquid sprayed from a spray-top bottle. This is what I do as this is quick, effective and green.

Tulips