10 Types Of Orange Plants

Last Updated on April 14, 2023 by Derek

List of orange plants

Orange Plants

If you want to bring vitality and luminosity to your garden, orange plants are perfect. In all seasons, they are present and brilliantly decorate your exteriors. The choice is vast. You will have no trouble selecting those that appeal to you and for which you have a real crush.

Most orange plants and flowers are very easy to grow, and they are very popular. They are very resilient and can grow in almost any type of soil. They are primarily perennial plants.

What perennials are orange?

There are many different types of plants known as the ‘orange’ plants. They include the Cockscomb, Chrysanthemums, Dahlia, Marigold, etc.  These orange perennials are a good choice for many plant lovers because of their bright-colored leaves and because they can grow well in many different environments.

They have a pleasant smell, which can be a big benefit if you’re looking to grow something that will perfume your home. Another thing to love about them is that they are perennial, which means they grow back year after year.

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What kind of bushes have orange flowers?

Compact coral, Tangerine spreading lantana, ‘Klondyke’ azalea, and Noisette rose are some of the orange flowering bushes. They are all great options for people who want a little color in their yard and help clean the air. Compact coral is a little shrub with beautiful orange flowers. It’s also an excellent area for butterflies.

Tangerine spreading lantana is one of the more popular plants, with orange-purple flowers and a sweet smell. ‘Klondyke’ azalea is an excellent option for people who want a hardy flowering bush. Noisette rose is another popular bush. It features pink and orange flowers. Even if you don’t have a lot of room in your yard, you can still have a few of these orange flowering bushes to create more vibrant and healthy outdoor spaces.

What can I plant next to orange flowers?

Orange flowers are a sign that you’re in the right place, bringing in butterflies and bugs and attracting bees and birds.

Orange flower gardens are a fantastic way to add beauty to your backyard, adding balance to an existing garden. You can still have a full garden with various plants and flowers for scent and color. You just need to know what to plant next to your orange flowers.

The Fuschia, Rose, and Honeysuckle do well with orange flowers. Sea daffodils are another best bet. These daffodils can be used in rock gardens or mixed with spring-flowering bulbs in a woodland setting.

10 Types Of Orange Plants For Your Garden

Orange flowers names and pictures

1. Geranium

Geraniums are perennial flowers originating in South Africa that typically grow in orange, pink, and white varieties. They produce flowers all summer and usually grow 12-24 inches high and wide. Geraniums also come in various colors, including purple, yellow, cream, and red.

Plant your geraniums in the early spring once all chance of frost has passed.  Geraniums should be planted directly into the ground at a depth of 3 times their size and spaced 12-18 inches apart. Water your geraniums immediately after planting to help settle the roots into the ground and keep them moist until they become established.

Geranium Growing Conditions

Common Name	Botanical Name	Soil pH Range	Soil Type	Sunshine	Growing Zones
Geranium	Pelargonium spp.	6.0 – 7.0	Well-draining	Full sun to partial shade	3-9

Water once a week if you are growing them in containers or not raining enough to keep their roots moist on their own. The soil must be moist but not soggy as this can cause root rot, leading to plant death.

2. Cockscomb

Cockscomb is a perennial that is orange. It often has an attractive shape and grows in any soil type. It grows throughout the world in sandy, moist, or shady areas. The plant can grow up to a few feet tall and is hardy in any climate. It is often planted as an ornamental garden plant.

Cockscomb Growing Conditions

Common Name	Botanical Name	Soil pH Range	Soil Type	Sunshine	Growing Zones
Cockscomb	Celosia cristata	6.0 – 7.0	Loamy, well-draining	Full sun	2-11

Plant with clusters of small orange flowers

Cockscomb can be happy and healthy when given only partial sun. So if you’ve discovered that it’s happiest growing in a partially shaded environment, and you want to grow some in a location that receives shade part of the day, go right ahead!

The flower seeds are edible after they have been leached and dried. People have used them in salads, soups, or teas. This plant also serves as a natural dye.

3. Tiger lily

Tiger lily (Lilium lancifolium or L. tigrinum) is an herbaceous perennial that is one of the tall orange flowers. It is native to the Himalayas and is a member of the genus Lilium. In its habitat, it grows well in less disturbed forest areas. You can grow it as a perennial or annual plant.

Tiger Lily Growing Conditions

Common Name	Botanical Name	Soil pH Range	Soil Type	Sunshine	Growing Zones
Tiger Lily	Lilium lancifolium	5.5 – 6.5	Moist, well-draining	Full sun to partial shade	4-9

Tiger lily is a popular garden flower, also called lily lancifolium. It’s often used in gardens because it is not picky about sunlight and can withstand many soils. The flower is extremely tall, towering over nearly all other flowers. The tiger lily symbolizes everlasting life and glory, and it thrives in both gardens and nature.

4. Dahlia

Dahlias are one of the most popular plants to grow in the garden. Dahlias are also called “the plant that can’t be killed” because they are easy to grow. They are available in various colors and bloom from summer through fall.

They are beautiful to look at, and some varieties can last for up to 6 months. Not only do the flowers look nice, but they also have many uses. Their flowers make for a beautiful addition to any type of meal, whether it’s a salad or a bowl of soup.

Dahlia Growing Conditions

Common Name	Botanical Name	Soil pH Range	Soil Type	Sunshine	Growing Zones
Dahlia	Dahlia spp.	6.0 – 7.5	Loamy, well-draining	Full sun	8-11

Their leaves also have a pleasant taste and make an excellent marinade for fish or chicken. However, growing dahlias can be tricky because of the variety of factors involved, such as the type of soil and moisture, climate, season, and possibly even what seeds you bought.

5. Marigold

Marigold is a flowering plant with many health benefits. It has helped to heal wounds and treat different skin conditions since ancient times. Marigolds were also commonly planted in European homes for their sweet smell, which was thought to keep flies away from milk, cheese, nuts, and flour.

Marigold Growing Conditions

Common Name	Botanical Name	Soil pH Range	Soil Type	Sunshine	Growing Zones
Marigold	Tagetes spp.	6.0 – 7.0	Well-draining	Full sun	2-11

They thrive in sunny areas but can also survive with average lighting conditions. Marigolds are a popular flower used in bouquets and other arrangements because they’re so colorful and smell great, too! To keep this flower healthy, you must feed it, water it, and prune it. Marigolds should be planted in the early spring and fall to be put outside in summer and winter.

6. Nasturtium

Nasturtiums are an easy-to-grow garden plant. They blossom in a wide range of colors, including orange. They have bright flowers and grow rapidly, so they’ll make a great addition to any garden or house plant.

Nasturtiums Growing Conditions

Plant Common Name	Scientific Name	US Growing Zone	Hardy/Perennial	Soil Type	Sunshine Requirements	Water Needs
Nasturtiums	Tropaeolum majus	2-11	Hardy Annual	Well-draining soil	Full sun to part shade	Low

They can be grown either in pots or in the ground. The appropriate soil needs thorough preparation before planting, consisting of a mixture of compost, potting soil, and sand.

Nasturtiums like full sun and well-drained soil. They should also receive enough water during the warmer months for optimum growth. You can harvest Nasturtiums when they are about 6 inches tall by removing all of their leaves while leaving behind the flower head on top of the plant.

7. Chrysanthemum

Chrysanthemums are a type of flowering plant that comes in various colors. They are grown outdoors in cool climates and indoors in warmer temperatures. The word “chrysanthemum” is derived from the Greek words “chrysos,” meaning “golden” or “yellow,” and “anthema” meaning “flower.”

Chrysanthemum Growing Conditions

Plant Common Name	Scientific Name	US Growing Zone	Hardy/Perennial	Soil Type	Sunshine Requirements	Water Needs
Chrysanthemum	Chrysanthemum	5-9	Hardy Perennial	Well-draining soil	Full sun to part shade	Moderate

Orange and yellow flowers

Chrysanthemums are part of the family Asteraceae. If you are looking for a beautiful houseplant, an addition to your garden, plant in a park, or on a street side, then Chrysanthemum is the plant you should have!

The flower blooms in a variety of ways. Some types have double blooms, and others have a single bloom. The plant has fern-like leaves and branches, while the flowers grow from a central stem.

8. Impatiens

Impatiens are easy to grow because they can survive outside or indoors. They have diverse colors, but orange, purple, and red are popular. These colors attract pollinators perfectly and have a lovely smell as well. The flowers have a dangling seed pod from the top of the flower, which is perfect for helping them spread throughout the world.

Impatiens Growing Conditions

Plant Common Name	Scientific Name	US Growing Zone	Hardy/Perennial	Soil Type	Sunshine Requirements	Water Needs
Impatiens	Impatiens walleriana	10-11	Tender Perennial	Well-draining soil	Partial shade to shade	High

Impatiens produce flowers that come in different shapes, sizes, and arrangements on their stems. It is essential to grow them in pots with lots of drainage holes and not too much soil to get waterlogged. When the plant produces seeds, you can transplant them into a flower bed or planter to bloom. The roots from this plant can help treat parasites and allow plants to grow faster.

9. Zinnia

Zinnia is a flower that is bright and cheerful, symbolizing new beginnings. It’s important to plant these flowers in the autumn to bloom in the beautiful spring. It’s easy to care for this plant. Just water it and trim back flowers too close together.

They require very little care, and they look great in any container or hanging basket. Zinnia plants can quickly be grown indoors or outdoors. You can purchase them in seed form or buy them as a plant.

Zinnia Growing Conditions

Plant Common Name	Scientific Name	US Growing Zone	Hardy/Perennial	Soil Type	Sunshine Requirements	Water Needs
Zinnia	Zinnia elegans	3-10	Tender Annual	Well-draining soil	Full sun	Low to moderate

Zinnia – plant with long green leaves and orange flowers

To plant a zinnia, you first need to ensure that the soil is loose and free of rocks. Then, add some compost or manure and water it in. Watering them will lead to bushy, large flowers. If you overwater them, the flowers will look stunted.

10. Columbine

Columbine is an orange flowering plant that the ancients used as medicine. Today, it’s used as an ornamental plant in lots of gardens. Columbine is a great plant to have in your garden because while it’s in bloom, it will attract hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies. Columbine plants are easy to grow, but they do need a lot of sunlight and water.

Columbine plants are one of the longest living flowers and can last for about three months before it starts to wilt. Columbine plants can make many things, including perfumes, tea, and even coloring.

Columbine Growing Conditions

Plant Common Name	Scientific Name	US Growing Zone	Hardy/Perennial	Soil Type	Sunshine Requirements	Water Needs
Columbine	Aquilegia spp.	3-9	Perennial	Well-draining soil	Partial shade to full sun	Moderate

It’s best to grow them in places that get plenty of sunlight. It’s better to plant them in the fall or late summer to allow time for the plant to get established before the winter months.

This year, grow a vibrant orange plant as tall as you! This is a stunning addition to any home with beautiful orange and yellow flowers. But if you can’t wait for the flowers, the green leaves are just as striking!

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