94 flower guides
Flower Guides: Types, Native Flowers and How to Grow Them
Guides by Andrew Gaumond, Edward Hodsdon, Briana Yablonski and 4 more writers. Updated .
Explore flower types, learn how to grow them, and discover native flowers for your region, from US states to Mexico, Australia and Africa. Our in-depth guides feature beautiful flower photography, growing zones and care notes, and several include finders to help you choose the best options for your garden.
Flower Guides by Topic
Flower Types, Lists and Names
12 guides
33 Japanese Flowers: Names, Meanings and When to See Them
By Andrew Gaumond
The 25 Rarest Flowers in the World, Sorted by Where They Grow and How Threatened
By Edward Hodsdon
30 Exotic Flowers: Names, Pictures and Where They Grow Wild
By Andrew Gaumond
50 Unique Jungle Flowers and Rainforest Plants
By Edward Hodsdon
Hibiscus Flower Colors: A Comprehensive Guide to Every Shade
By Briana Yablonski
39 Amazing Aquatic Flowers and Plants that Grow in Water
By Briana Yablonski
30 Beautiful Types of Caribbean Flowers
By Edward Hodsdon
50 Breathtaking Flowers That Start With B
By Andrew Gaumond
Popular Seasonal Flowers by Month
By Andrew Gaumond
50 Flowers That Start With ‘E’: And Every One Is a Showstopper
By Andrew Gaumond
14 Beautiful Types of Red Hibiscus Flowers
By Briana Yablonski
Cosmos Flowers in Every Hue: A Complete Color Guide
By Andrew Gaumond
Roses, Peonies, Dahlias and Hydrangeas
15 guides
Best Soil Types for Hydrangeas: Essential Garden Prep Tips
By Larissa Runkle
How to Cut Peony Flowers for a Vase or Bouquet
By Madison Moulton
10 Best Types of Edible Roses and How to Use Them
By Briana Yablonski
12 Best Thornless Climbing Roses for a Pain-Free Garden
By Briana Yablonski
What Color Do Peonies Come In?
By Madison Moulton
Hydrangea Flower Colors Explained
By Madison Moulton
Types of Dahlia: The 20 ADS Forms by Bloom Size and Shape
By Linsay Evans
25 Most Fragrant Types of Garden Roses
By Edward Hodsdon
10 Best Companion Plants for Peony Flowers
By Briana Yablonski
15 Officially Recognized Dahlia Flower Colors and Their ADS Classes
By Linsay Evans
How to Grow Dahlias in Your Garden
By Madison Moulton
How to Grow Peonies: The Ultimate Starter Guide
By Madison Moulton
How to Cut Hydrangeas for a Vase or Bouquet
By Madison Moulton
10 Reasons Rose Leaves Turn Yellow and How to Fix It
By Edward Hodsdon
How to Water Hydrangeas for Optimal Growth and Plant Health
By Larissa Runkle
Growing, Planting and Garden Care
17 guides
How to Fertilize Clematis for Maximum Blooms Each Season
By Andrew Gaumond
9 Common Hibiscus Pests and How to Deal With Them
By Andrew Gaumond
How to Cut Zinnias for a Vase or Bouquet
By Edward Hodsdon
How to Prune and Cut Back Marigolds Each Season
By Madison Moulton
How to Amend Your Soil: Building Better Garden Soil 101
By Larissa Runkle
4 Reasons Your Hibiscus Plant Isn’t Blooming
By Briana Yablonski
Marigold Colors: From Creamy Yellow to Deep Red
By Madison Moulton
50 Best Deer-Resistant Flowers and Plants for Your Garden
By Edward Hodsdon
Scarlet Sage Growing and Caring Guide
By Briana Yablonski
25 Best Plants for Balconies and Roof Terraces
By Andrew Gaumond
How to Grow and Care for Cosmos Flowers
By Andrew Gaumond
32 Remarkable Hibiscus Uses and Benefits
By Andrew Gaumond
How to Grow and Care for Petunia Flowers
By Andrew Gaumond
17 Types of Cosmos Flowers for Stunning Garden Displays
By Edward Hodsdon
40 Amazing Mosquito-Repelling Flowers and Plants
By Andrew Gaumond
How to Grow and Care for Impatiens: A Gardener’s Guide
By Andrew Gaumond
How to Grow and Care For Apple Mint at Home
By Larissa Runkle
Benefits of Flowers, Healing Plants and Quotes
4 guides
Who Writes Our Flower Guides
Andrew GaumondEditorial DirectorHorticulturist and Editorial Director at Petal Republic33 guides here
Edward HodsdonContributing EditorWriter and wildlife gardener27 guides here
Briana YablonskiContributing EditorFlower farmer, grower and flower delivery tester14 guides here
Madison MoultonContributing EditorGardening writer, editor and author8 guides here
Larissa RunkleContributing EditorWriter, gardener and flower delivery tester5 guides here
Linsay EvansContributing EditorWriter on flowers, floriography and floral design4 guides here
Brandy WellsContributing EditorWriter and flower delivery tester2 guides here
How This Page Was Made
Who Did What
- Guides in this hub by
- Andrew Gaumond, Edward Hodsdon, Briana Yablonski, Madison Moulton, Larissa Runkle, Linsay Evans, Brandy Wells
- The photographs at the top
- The three guides in this hub that earn the most from reader visits among those updated and signed off this year, at most one from each topic page
- The lists
- Every flower guide we publish; a guide waiting for its update joins once it is updated and signed off. Cards read November 4, 2026
- Signed off
- James Sinclair, Founder, November 6, 2026
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