Orange lies in the color spectrum between yellow and red, giving it both energy and passion. It’s a common color for flowering plants because it helps attract pollinators. In terms of orange flower meaning and symbolism, these flowers are often used for friendship, good health, and joy. Here are 75 popular types of orange flowers you can use for bouquets, landscaping, and more.
75 Popular Types of Orange Flowers
1) Tithonia (Tithonia rotundifolia)
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With daisy-like flowers in a deep reddish-orange, Tithonia is attractive to pollinators and easy to grow form seed. The plants are annuals in most areas but grow as perennials in their native range in Central America. Also known as Mexican Sunflowers, the plants can grow up to six feet tall and tend to have brittle stems that may flop over without staking. Don’t confuse them for common Sunflowers, which are Helianthus annuus.
2) Cinquefoil (Potentilla spp.)
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Cinquefoil is named for its five-petaled flowers. A member of the large rose family, this plant has low-growing foliage and gold to orange flowers. The flowers are often mistaken for Buttercups but tend to have a warmer color. Some types of Cinquefoil produce flavorless but edible fruits that look like small strawberries. Others are
3) Lantana (Lantana camara)
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A popular landscaping plant, Lantana flowers in a range of orange and pink tones. The small flowers cluster together on stems that can reach three to four feet tall in some varieties. Lantana is native to tropical parts of both Africa and the Americas. They’re a part of the Verbena family, but the plants can’t be used like some types of the family that are popular for tea because every part of the Lantana is toxic.
4) Hibiscus (Hibiscus spp.)
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Native to tropical regions around the world but grown almost everywhere else, Hibiscus is available in bold orange varieties. Varieties like the Rose Mallow, in particular, offer beautiful orange colors in a bush growth habit and with plenty of bright green foliage. Some types of Hibiscus can even be used for tea, making their flowers valuable for more than just decoration.
5) Rhododendron (Rhododendron spp.)
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Rhododendrons offer masses of striking blooms, including cream to bold orange colors. These plants can be shaped like trees or shrubs, offering spring to summer beauty far across their native range of Asia, North America, Europe, and Australia. Evergreen foliage ensures the plant provides interest in the landscape all year round. Dwarf varieties are also available that will stay shrub-sized rather than growing taller as trees.
6) Cockscomb (Celosia spp.)
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These flowers are equally useful in the bouquet or the landscape, producing either flame-shaped or cauliflower-style blooms with intense orange color. The flowers have a velvety texture that is as appealing as their bold colors. These plants can be started from seed or transplanted as tender annuals in most climates. Cockscomb is native to Africa and has long been grown in India and Indonesia as well.
7) Flame of the Forest (Butea frondosa)
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A beautiful tree that is completely covered in flame-orange blossoms in later winter, Flame of the Forest is native to Burma and India. When grown in warm regions, it’s one of the showiest landscaping plants you could choose. The plant can reach up to 30 or 40 feet in height when mature, but it’s easily pruned to a manageable size for closer appreciation of its blooms.
8) Trumpet Honeysuckle (Lonicera sempervirens)
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Plant Trumpet Honeysuckle at the base of a fence or arbor to quickly create a summer display of reddish-orange trumpet flowers with striking yellow interiors. This vining plant attracts hummingbirds, butterflies, and more with nectar-laden flowers. It’s also evergreen in warmer regions, but it needs full sun and relatively warm temperatures. It can spread over time, so make sure to prune and divide it regularly once every few years.
9) Crown Imperial (Fritillaria imperialis)
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One of the showiest varieties of the already eye-catching Fritillaria genus, Crown Imperial plants are a downward-facing lily. Spikes of green foliage top each orange flower spike for a unique tropical appearance. It’s also known as the Kaiser’s crown or imperial fritillary and is native to Iran, Iraq, and Turkey. Despite being native to warm areas, the plants are hardy to zone 5 and only need a little fertilizing each spring to thrive.
10) Butterfly Weed (Asclepias tuberosa)
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Butterfly Weed is a type of milkweed native to the Americas that helps host monarch butterfly larvae and the offspring of many other butterflies. The colorful clusters of tubular flowers that rise above the fine foliage are a rich orange, making them worth adding to the garden for their beauty alone. It’s a perennial in many areas and may reseed itself where it grows as an annual.
11) Orange Begonia (Begonia × tuberhybrida)
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Begonias are delicate houseplants or landscaping features that require partial shade and plenty of humidity. Orange varieties feature large blooms that dwarf the rest of the plant, making them a great way to add beauty to small spaces. Most types also feature dark green to red foliage that contrasts against the bright blossoms. Landscaping varieties tend to only offer smaller orange flowers, some of which are hanging rather than upright.
12) Sunflower (Helianthus annuus)
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While everyone’s familiar with the sunny yellow varieties of the common Sunflower, there are also orange to red types that give more intense color options for bouquets. Orange Sunflowers are available in both dwarf and full-sized varieties that tower up to 12 feet tall. These plants are native to the Americas in general, with orange varieties carefully created through years of selective breeding.
13) Carnations (Dianthus caryophyllus)
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Carnations in deep orange tend to be dyed, but varieties that bloom in pastel to peach-orange colors are available. The petals of these flowers are safe to eat as a garnish or salad ingredient. The plants are great for conveying joy, celebration, and congratulations when used in a bouquet or floral arrangement. Carnations are grown worldwide for the cut flower trade, but the plants are native to the Mediterranean.
14) Trumpet Vine (Campsis radicans)
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Fast-growing and known for blooming from summer through fall, Trumpet Vine is a beautiful fence covering or arbor vine. For the best blooms, this plant needs full sun and plenty of fertility in the soil. Partial shade will lead to reduced blooming, but the attractive foliage will still cover anything the vine grows over. It’s native to the eastern part of the United States, but it’s popular throughout Europe and the western US.
15) Orange Poppies (Papaver orientale)
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While most true Poppies are red, white, or purple, some varieties sport reddish-orange petals that draw the eye. Don’t confuse true orange-colored poppies, or Papaver orientale, for the similar California Poppy, or Eschscholzia californica. Orange poppies can handle cooler temperatures than the California variety and provide interesting-looking seed pods in the fall. The plants are easily grown from seed if you start early enough.
16) American Bittersweet (Celastrus scandens)
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It’s not the flowers of the American bittersweet that are orange and attractive, but rather the orange fruit that remains on the branches from fall through winter. During the summer, the climbing vines are covered in beautiful leaves instead. The plants can smother other plants but make an excellent addition to an arbor that can support them. It’s often confused for the invasive Oriental bittersweet, but it’s easy to tell apart because the American variety has orange fruit rather than yellow.
17) Indian Mallows (Abutilon fruticosum)
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Indian Mallow is a rare member of the Mallow family that is native to Mexico and the Southwestern states of the United States. It’s a gold-orange that contrasts strongly against its pale, sage-colored leaves. These plants are essential as a food source for some localized species of skipper butterflies. The plant is tricky to cultivate outside of its native range. It’s known for its slightly fuzzy leaves and its cup-shaped flowers.
18) Torch Lily (Kniphofia spp.)
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Despite the name, Torch Lilies aren’t true lilies and grow in various conditions. Each flower spike actually contains dozens of tiny tubular flowers, creating the appearance of a larger bloom. Most Torch Lilies, such as the popular Red Hot Poker variety, feature red, orange, and yellow on the same spike. These plants are native to the southern and eastern parts of Africa but are grown all over the world now.
19) Lion’s Ear (Leonotis leonurus)
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Also known as the lion’s tail, this plant is part of the larger mint family. It’s attractive to bees and butterflies alike, thanks to orange tubular flowers forming circular arrangements around the stem. It has a unique look, whether it’s used in the landscape or a floral arrangement. It’s only grown in USDA zones 8 to 11, but it’s available in other areas as a cut flower. When used for traditional herbal medicine, it’s often called by the name Dagga.
20) Daylily (Hemerocallis)
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There is a wide range of Daylilies, which are not true lilies but are somewhat easier to grow in most cases. These perennial flowers come in a wide range of colors, including gold and bright orange. Like most true lilies, they’re native to Asia, but the plants don’t mind poor soil conditions and can thrive in hot conditions that other lilies wilt in. The thin, grass-like foliage of the Hemerocallis varieties also adds to its visual appeal.
21) California poppy (Eschscholzia californica)
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Often confused for orange varieties of true Poppies, the California Poppy is a distinct cousin that’s native to California and northwestern Mexico. It’s also called the Cup of Gold for its bold, bright orange color. The plants thrive in dry and hot environments where other flowering plants struggle. It’s used in herbal medicine for insomnia and bed-wetting. These varieties grow in drier and hotter climates than the traditional poppies, extending your opportunities for landscaping.
22) Pomegranate Tree (Punica granatum)
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Orange to red in color, the blooms of the Pomegranate tree make it valuable as a decorative feature even in areas where it can’t fruit. Growing up to 30 feet tall without pruning, these trees are evergreen in some climates for year-round interest. Dwarf pomegranate varieties tend to have lighter and more orange-colored flowers than the full-sized standard types. These trees flower early in warm temperatures, helping add interest to the garden when nothing else is growing yet.
23) Orange Zinnia (Zinnia elegans)
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Orange is one of the most common colors for Zinnias, easy-to-grow annual flowers that are showy enough to use in bouquets. Growing up to two feet tall and wide, these mounding flowers are great for various conditions. Zinnias are native to Central America and the United States, but the plants are widely grown in Europe and Asia now as well. This flower is easily grown from seed or transplanted.
24) Butterfly Bush (Buddleja globosa)
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Purple and red are standard colors for Butterfly Bush blooms, but some varieties feature orange colors instead. The Buddleja globosa variety in particular grows small clusters of bright orange flowers that are highly attractive to bees and butterflies. This species is native to Argentina and Chile and can grow up to 15 feet tall in the right conditions. It’s a perennial that will return yearly in USDA zones 7 through 10.
25) Blackberry Lily (Iris domestica)
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This unique flower has bright orange flowers with darker red speckles that resemble a true lily. However, the foliage makes it clear that this flower is part of the Iris family instead. Its seed pods somewhat resemble blackberries, which is where the common name comes from. Also called a leopard lily, it’s not a true lily. It is native to many parts of Asia and a few regions in Russia.
26) Star of Bethlehem (Ornithogalum dubium)
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Star of Bethlehem flowers are cheerful orange or yellow clusters that rise above lance-shaped leaves in lime green. Each flower can reach up to 1 inch across. This showy landscaping plant is native to South Africa, but it can thrive in most warm areas. It’s toxic to most animals and humans if consumed, keeping it deer and pest resistant. Commonly used for cut flowers, the plants convey a meaning of purity and hope.
27) Coreopsis (Coreopsis spp.)
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The name Tickseed is often used for these yellow, red, or orange flowers. Coreopsis can be annuals or perennials, but the plants all tend to form large clumps and spread their seeds around after flowering. The flowers are somewhat similar in appearance to daisies, but the colors can be much bolder. Some varieties offer dark foliage as well for visual interest before the summer flowering begins. These plants are easily grown from seed.
28) Amaryllis (Hippeastrum)
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Orange varieties of Amaryllis are technically part of the Hippeastrum genus instead, which are from Central America rather than South Africa. However, the plants all share the same common name due to their botanical similarities. This plant is easily grown indoors in a pot full of soil mix or forced in water over the winter. It can bloom for weeks without needing much care and be discarded when finished or planted in the ground in warmer areas for perennial growth the next year.
29) Scarlet Wisteria (Sesbania punicea)
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Scarlet Wisteria features intensely red-orange flowers and beautiful rounded foliage growing as a small tree or tall shrub. Like other types of Wisteria, it can be invasive and should be planted with care or only enjoyed as a cut flower. The large flowers are fragrant and form in sprays that look stylish when cut and displayed alone in a vase as well. It’s native to Asia and thrives in most warmer climates worldwide.
30) Montbretia (Crocosmia spp.)
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Montbretia forms large arched sprays of bright orange flowers that stand out against any backdrop. The sword-shaped leaves also add visual interest. Hailing from South Africa, it’s an excellent option for attracting butterflies and hummingbirds to your garden. The stiff stems help the flowers hold their place in a large arrangement as well. Due to their height and upright growth habit, the plants can be grown in containers or as border plantings.
31) Alstroemeria (Alstroemeria spp.)
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Alstroemeria flowers look like a cross between an orchid and a lily, but they’re easier to grow than either one. These plants are also commonly called Peruvian lilies or the lily of the Incas since their native range is Central and South America. Planted as bulbs, these perennial flowers need little care once the plants are established and make great cut flowers that last up to two weeks. Orange Alstroemeria, in particular, tends to convey a meaning of congratulations or celebration.
32) Crocus (Crocus spp.)
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Purple Crocus may be the best-known variety, but orange Crocus is eye-catching when planted on a lawn or a border area. Varieties like ‘Orange Monarch’ can bloom earlier than almost any other plant. Bring color to your yard or to early spring bouquets with a reliable bulb that’s easily planted the fall before. These flowers rarely rise more than 6 inches above the ground, creating little bursts of color tucked near the ground.
33) Nemesia (Nemesia spp.)
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Nemesia flowers resemble tiny orchids, but from far the clusters produce bursts of color that are great for flowerbeds. While the plants tend to stop flowering during periods of high heat, the mounded plants can become completely covered in blooms during cooler periods. This plant is native to South Africa but is used throughout the warmer parts of the world as a landscaping feature. The plants tend to grow only 12 to 24 inches tall at the most.
34) Cosmos (Cosmos sulphureus)
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There are many types of popular Cosmos, but the Sulphur Cosmos is the variety with the most intense orange color. Bursts of petals pop off of wiry stems with sparse foliage for a perfect statement in any garden. These shrubby flowers can grow up to 6 feet tall, making it great for filling in the center of a planting. Each flower can be up to 2 inches wide, making them a good addition to a rustic style bouquet.
35) Penstemon (Penstemon digitalis)
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One of the most drought-tolerant plants to feature tall sprays of deep orange flowers, Penstemon provides evergreen foliage for year-round interest. It’s deer and rabbit resistant while attracting hummingbirds to the tubular flowers that provide plenty of nectar. The plants are native to North America, especially the eastern part of the United States. Penstemon grows as perennials in most areas they thrive, but they can be grown as annuals in colder climates.
36) Orange Champaca Tree (Michelia Champaca)
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Creamy light orange flowers cover the Orange Champaca tree, which is also called Champak or the Magnolia Champaca. The flowers are highly scented and used for bridal arrangements and sacred rituals in their native range of India and South Asia. It’s part of the popular Chanel No. 5 fragrance as well, but the fine-grained timber of the Champak tree is valuable as well. The trees are rarely grown outside of tropical or Mediterranean areas.
37) Roses (Rosa spp.)
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Roses are available in every shade, from delicate pastel apricot to a deep orange that’s nearly red. Climbing roses are only occasionally available in orange, but shrubs of Floribunda and Tea roses are widely available in this shade. Many orange roses tend to be strongly scented and offer classical ruffled petal beauty. There are roses native to almost every part of the world, but the varieties carefully bred to produce orange flowers tend to be native to Asia or Europe.
38) Marigolds (Tagetes erecta)
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Few bright orange flowers are as iconic as Marigolds. The Aztec or Mexican Marigold has a golden orange color that makes it perfect for decorating in the late summer to fall. Used as much as a cut flower as a landscaping feature, this plant is a tender annual that often reseeds itself if you don’t deadhead the flowers. These flowers are used for memorials and to remember the dead in Central America.
39) Ranunculus (Ranunculus spp.)
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Ranunculus has a ruffled, many-petaled look that adds a delicate look to any arrangement. Peach and orange colors lend this flower the meaning of joy and good health. This plant is commonly used as a bridal flower, mainly thanks to its ability to be dyed as needed. You may also see them labeled as Persian Buttercups, and they are somewhat related to the smaller and simpler petaled Buttercup. These flowers bloom from spring through summer with the proper care.
40) Iris (Iris spp.)
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Bearded or German Iris is available in hot orange tones that make the landscape pop. The flowers also make good cut flowers for bouquets since they can stand for up to two weeks in a vase before fading. Many orange varieties tend to bloom in both the spring and fall for double the beauty. Bi-color Irises combine orange with red or purple petals for a striking appearance that stands out in any arrangement.
41) Orange Tulips (Tulipa spp.)
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Native to only a relatively small part of Central Asia, Tulips were one of the first plants to spark a collecting and breeding craze. Today’s Tulips come in practically every color but blue, including bright and pastel orange. Warm-colored Tulips send a message of encouragement and peace to any recipient. The large cup-shaped flowers are relatively easy to grow in your own yard with just the planting of a few bulbs during the fall.
42) Orange Pansies (Viola tricolor var. hortensis)
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Pansies are available with both solid orange petals and bi-color blooms with classic dark centers. Pansies are low-growing bedding plants related to the common Violet with neat foliage. These plants generally only bloom in cooler weather, so they’re either planted as spring or fall bedding flowers. Pansies were once considered too delicate to use in floral arrangements, but now there are more durable varieties available with extra-large blooms to hold their own in a vase.
43) Red Silk Cotton Tree (Bombax ceiba)
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This tree becomes striking and eye-catching despite being bare when it blooms from February to April. It can grow to a full height of 75 feet or more but is often pruned to keep it shorter, so it’s easier to appreciate its blooms. Red Silk Cotton Trees are grown only in warmer climates and are native to Malaysia and China. The rest of the growing season has thick enough foliage to provide shade for the home or yard.
44) Wallflower (Erysimum capitatum)
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The citrus-colored flowers of the Wallflower are matched by the sweet honey-like scent. Despite being colorful and easy to grow, this plant is drought tolerant and can handle the heat. Since the plants grow in dense mounds, Wallflowers work well as both bedding and container plants. When grown in a warm enough zone, these flowers tend to reappear for a few years before fading out. They’re a compact option for filling in areas where other plants might be overwhelming.
45) Angel’s Trumpet (Brugmansia versicolor)
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The tall stalks that reach seven feet or more support huge Angel’s Trumpet blooms that bend over from their own weight. Despite the size, the nodding habit of these flowers can make them look delicate and otherworldly. The plants are highly toxic and need careful handling, but they’re relatively safe to include in floral arrangements once cut from the plant. Gold, peach, and light orange varieties offer a warm alternative to the usually bright white flowers.
46) Orange Nasturtium (Tropaeolum majus)
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Edible as well as decorative, Orange Nasturtium is a plant native to the Andes mountains. The plants are not related to true Nasturtium but offer attractive rounded foliage and bright orange flowers. It’s easy to grow these flowers from seed even in poor soil as long as there’s enough moisture and full sun. The flowers were once believed to flash with electricity at nightfall but are now understood to contrast so strongly against the surroundings in low light that it creates an optical illusion.
47) Cymbidium Orchid (Cymbidium spp.)
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Most Cymbidium Orchids are white or yellow, but some varieties have gold or light orange petals instead. These orchids are best known for lasting multiple months after being cut, unlike other orchids that drop their petals in mere hours. The plants are also known by the name boat orchids. Cymbidium floribundum, or the golden-edged orchid, is this genus’s best known orange variety.
48) Red Hot Pokers (Kniphofia uvaria)
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One of the most well-known of the Torch Lilies, Red Hot Pokers includes three different colors on each flower spike. Yellow, orange, and red flowers are layered to mimic the appearance of a rising flame or a heated poker. Like many other popular orange flowers, this species is native to South Africa but has spread worldwide. It’s easy to grow in USDA zones 5 through 9 as long as the plants are given good drainage.
49) Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum spp.)
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Whether you choose a large flowering variety or a species with smaller and more numerous blooms, Chrysanthemum is a classic fall flower. The plant prefers cooler weather for blooming and is often used as a short-lived bedding plant, only put in once the summer begins to fade. There are many orange varieties in pastel to intense shades because they’re popular for fall decorating and need to match pumpkins and fall leaf displays. In Chinese culture, they represent vitality.
50) Apricot Sprite Hyssop (Agastache aurantiaca ‘Apricot Sprite’)
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Tall spikes covered in long, tubular flowers grace this bold blooming herb. The Apricot Sprite variety has a delicate apricot color that is like a beacon for hungry butterflies and hummingbirds. This plant blooms heartily through the heat of summer and has a sweet, strong fragrance. It’s grown primarily as an annual but can become a perennial in warmer climates where there’s no freezing in the winter. Hyssop is associated with purity, and the orange color adds a joyful theme.
51) Orange Bells (Tecoma alata)
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You may find this plant also labeled Bells of Fire if you choose a bi-color variety with red, pink, and orange blooms. As the name suggests, the flowers are bell-shaped with curled edges. The plant forms a large shrub with evergreen foliage, while the flowers generally begin in late spring and don’t stop until the first frost. It is believed to have originated as a cross between two other types of shrub, honeysuckle, and it’s native to Chile and Peru.
52) Mountain Aloe (Aloe marlothii)
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Few succulents are as striking as the Mountain Aloe when it’s covered in long, curving spikes of orange red blooms. The plant somewhat resembles a large, spiky version of Aloe Vera. As it ages, it can reach heights of 10 feet or more with a trunk-like stem. The flowers are large and stunning, appearing in the winter when temperatures cool. It’s native to South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Botswana, where it is commonly called Bergaalwyn.
53) African Tulip Tree (Spathodea campanulata)
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The African Tulip Tree obviously hails from Africa, but it’s planted around the world in warmer areas as an ornamental tree. The trees can reach 80 feet in height in their home environment yet tend to stay only around 20 to 30 feet elsewhere. Flaming orange-red flowers appear in the fall to brighten up USDA zones 10 to 11. The individual flowers can reach 5 inches across under the right conditions.
54) Pincushions (Leucospermum condifolium)
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As the name suggests, each soft orange flower has a rounded central core with thin, curving petals that look like needles. The shrub is evergreen and can produce flowers rising 5 feet high above the foliage. Individual blooms can last a week or longer when cut for adding an exotic touch to bouquets. The plants are native to Australia, but they do well in dry and hot climates around the world.
55) Mexican Sunflower (Tithonia rotundifolia)
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You may also know this plant as the Torch Sunflower. Once established, the plants are drought tolerant and can be grown from seed as a tender annual. In the native range of Mexico and Central America, the plant is often a perennial instead. The branching habit of this small shrub encourages widespread blooming from each mound of growth. Much like common Sunflowers, the leaves and stems are slightly fuzzy. They can grow up to 6 feet tall.
56) Orange Impatiens (Impatiens capensis)
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Related to common garden Impatiens, Orange Impatiens tend to grow as wildflowers instead of being cultivated. The plant is also known by the name Touch-Me-Not or Spotted Jewelweed. Some regions refer to it as a potential treatment for poison ivy exposure. This method has been shown to work with large applications and vigorous rubbing due to saponins that remove the irritating oils. If you don’t need poison ivy relief, the spotted orange flowers are reason enough to appreciate the plant.
57) Royal Poinciana (Delonix regia)
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Despite being a tree that can reach up to 20 feet in height, Royal Poinciana is part of the bean family. The fern-like foliage is matched by masses of red, yellow, or orange flowers that cover the tree during blooming. It’s a mildly poisonous plant but rarely causes issues, primarily when used as part of a floral arrangement. The Royal Poinciana is native to the island of Madagascar and is popular for landscaping and cut flower use in Australia.
58) Pocketbook Plant (Calceolaria crenatiflora)
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Big, pouch-shaped flowers speckled with dark spots make an exciting centerpiece for any bouquet or flowerbed. The Pocketbook plant is native to Argentina and parts of Chile. It’s primarily raised in greenhouses in Europe and America due to its need for warmth and humidity. As a type of lady slipper, it has a rounded and balloon-like flower that is unique compared to flat petaled flowers. It can be grown outdoors as an annual or raised as an indoor houseplant.
59) Blood Flower (Asclepias curassavica)
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The name is dramatic, but the color of the flowers deserves it. This type of milkweed primarily grows in tropical areas and is a good food source for Monarch Butterflies when grown in its native area. It’s not recommended to grow outside of its range, for its growth over the winter discourages appropriate migration patterns. It’s native only to the tropical regions of the Americas, notably Mexico and Central America. However, it’s great for using as a cut flower anywhere else.
60) Canna Lily (Canna indica)
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This type of lily is edible and was used as an essential food source for thousands of years. It is native to South America and the West Indies and has beautiful but relatively small blooms accompanied by generous lime green foliage. Canna Lily flowers are often associated with faith and devotion, with orange-colored varieties adding a hint of joy. They only grow in USDA zones 10 and above, but they’re often raised out of this zone as a forced houseplant.
61) Coneflowers (Echinacea paradoxa)
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As the scientific name suggests, this gold-orange flower has a paradox to it. It belongs to the genus that includes only purple coneflowers, yet it’s a warm yellow instead. These flowers are not to be confused with yellow coneflowers that look nearly the same but are Ratibida pinnata instead. The flower’s petals begin drooping shortly after opening, highlighting the large dark cone-shaped center. Unlike many other coneflowers, this variety has a pleasant sweet scent and also offers a host of uses and benefits, and is easy to grow.
62) Fragrant Olive (Osmanthus fragrans)
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While this isn’t a true olive tree, the Fragrant Olive or Sweet Osmanthus is a decorative tree that produces dark olive-shaped fruit at the end of its bloom cycle. The blooms can be a creamy gold to a bright orange depending on the variety. It’s the sweet, pungent scent reminiscent of fresh apricots or peaches that carry long distances, making it so popular as both a landscaping shrub and a cut flower. The flowers appear through the summer, followed by the fruit in late summer to fall.
63) Blood Lily (Scadoxus multiflorus)
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This perennial lily from South Africa is rare but worth seeking out. Each plant produces only a few folded leaves around a rising lime stem that eventually reveals a striking pom-pom formed from hundreds of flowers with hair-like petals. The coral orange color makes a big impact despite the minimalist style of the plant. With each bulb producing a single stem and bloom per season, they require a lot of care just to see the beauty in person.
64) Tiger Lily (Lilium lancifolium)
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One of the many popular Asian lilies, Tiger Lilies, feature nodding orange blooms with tightly curled petals that are spotted with dark marks. It is native to China, Russia, and Korea but has become naturalized in some parts of the United States. Unlike some other lilies, these flowers have no particular odor. It is considered a symbol of wealth and prosperity, especially in its native range.
65) Chinese Lantern Plant (Physalis alkekengi)
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This nightshade family member is related to the tomato, but it produces a small red flower that looks like a paper lantern or balloon. After the flower dries up and begins breaking down, a small orange fruit forms that is edible. It’s also commonly called a winter cherry since the fruit and its pods can remain over the winter to feed birds. As the name suggests, they are native to Asia and Southern Europe and not just China.
66) Bird of Paradise (Strelitzia reginae)
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The Bird of Paradise is an exotic but well-known beauty that makes a perfect single-flower arrangement for a significant impact. It is native to South Africa and has a unique scent that is hard to capture. This plant rarely thrives outdoors in the United States or Europe but can be kept in a greenhouse or indoors as a tender houseplant. It conveys the symbolism of exotic beauty and mystique.
67) Crocosmia (Crocosmia aurea)
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Crocosmia is also known as the Valentine flower or Falling Stars because of its bright orange blooms that can stand out at a distance. When soaked in hot water, the dried flowers have a scent like saffron. These plants are native throughout Africa but can also be found naturalized in Mediterranean areas. The aurea part of the scientific name means golden, which indicates the richness and warmth of the orange color.
68) Hawkweed (Hieracium aurantiacum)
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This European wildflower is called Fox and Cubs as well for its habit of blooming with three paired flowers per stalk. It’s an invasive plant in the United States, mainly because of its habit of crossing with other Hawkweed varieties and out-competing them. It prefers moist and disturbed areas where other plants may struggle to start growing. This helps give the bright orange flowers a meaning of success and struggle against adversity.
69) Heliconia Rostrata (Heliconia Rostrata)
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Once you see the Heliconia Rostrata, it’s easy to understand why it’s better known as the Lobster Claw flower. This tropical plant produces foot-long sprays of hanging flowers that each have a curved and pointed look that calls to mind a crustacean’s claw. Yellow tips add vibrancy and contrast to the deep red-orange flowers.
70) Dahlia (Dahlia pinnata)
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The common garden Dahlia comes in many shades of orange and red to give you options for dressing up your favorite bouquet. Attractive to butterflies and bees alike, the Dahlia is an excellent addition to any flower garden. This flower has the meaning of elegance, wealth, and love. It is native to Mexico.
71) Orange Bougainvillea (Bougainvillea x buttiana)
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There are multiple Bougainvillaea popular for landscaping, but the Orange Bougainvillea seems to glow in the twilight in the evening. The strong scent of these shrubs also makes them popular to plant near the home, along with their deer resistance. Technically the colorful orange or peach-colored parts of this plant are papery bracts, a form of modified leaf, rather than actual flowers. The true flowers are small, creamy white, and hard to see.
72) Gerbera Daisy (Gerbera jamesonii)
About:
The Gerbera Daisy is a classic cut flower, making up many bouquets designed to send a positive or uplifting message. The petals provide the classic daisy shape, while a pastel orange color is rarer than a bold shade. Some varieties have broad petals that overlap heavily, but the original daisies native to southeastern Africa feature more narrow and sparse petals. These daisies are among the easiest garden plants to grow in warmer climates.
73) Orange Anthurium (Anthurium andreanum)
About:
Most Anthurium plants are pink to red, which is how they earned the name Flamingo flower. However, some varieties like the ‘Orange Hot’ cultivar are orange instead. Anthurium has shiny, almost faux-looking flowers that surround a knobby core. They’re popular as cut flowers because the blooms can last for weeks before wilting. The plant needs well-drained soil with plenty of organic material to thrive in the garden, which is only possible in USDA zones 10 to 12.
74) Frangipani (Plumeria spp.)
About:
Frangipani is not only grown for its creamy orange flowers that can be tinged with pink but also for its pleasant fragrance. Extracts of its scent are often used to bring a tropical note to women’s perfumes. This small tree can produce flowers for up to 7 or 8 months out of the year in the right climate. These flowers are traditionally used to make Hawaiian leis, although other more widely available flowers may be substituted now.
75) Strawflower (Xerochrysum bracteatum)
About:
Strawflowers may look like they’re made from straw or paper, but they’re just some of the longest-lasting cut flowers available. Once snipped from the stem, a strawflower may look the same after six months or longer. Orange varieties are either solid colored or bi-color with a yellow inner shade for a glowing look.
Orange Flowers – The Final Word
With nearly 100 orange flowers to choose from, there’s sure to be a variety that matches your landscaping or floral arranging needs. Find anything from soft pastels to bold orange shades that border on red to complete the design of your dreams.
Andrew is the Editorial Director at Petal Republic. He holds a BSc degree in Plant Sciences and has trained professionally at leading floristry schools in London and Paris. In amongst overseeing a global editorial team, Andrew's a passionate content creator around all things flowers, floral design, gardening, and houseplants.
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