How Many Orange Flowers Are There?

Last Updated on February 3, 2023 by Derek

Orange flowering plants - tulip
A bunch of tulip flowers with orange petals.

There are hundreds of different varieties of orange flowers worldwide. Many flowers come in various shades of orange and spruce up the environment with their beauty.

Each orange flower variety requires special care to spring up in harmony and bloom to its maximum. Please consider your zone and climate when choosing an orange blossom for your garden.

As an experienced gardener, I’ve grown many kinds of flowers in my garden, but the vibrant hues of orange blooms have a special place in my heart.

Marigolds, with their bright orange petals, bring a cheerful splash of color to any garden, and they’re surprisingly low-maintenance. Full sun and well-drained soil are all they require to thrive, for the most part. I plant them in large groups, creating a bold statement in my borders.

Another of my firm favorites, the orange lily, adds a late summer blast of color. Although they prefer slightly more shade and moist soil, they are still relatively easy to care for. I’ve discovered that orange flowers, such as azaleas and rhododendrons, benefit from slightly acidic soil, so it’s crucial to test your soil and adjust it with the proper fertilizer.

However, the beauty and joy that orange flowers bring to my garden is sometimes met with perplexing challenges. Some orange flowers, like the lily, can be sensitive to temperature changes, causing them to wilt. Nevertheless, the reward of their burst into bloom makes all the effort worthwhile.

So, my tip for anyone looking to grow orange flowers is to research the specific needs of each variety, be mindful of soil pH, and be patient. With proper care, orange flowers will light up your garden with their stunning beaut

What Is the Name of an Orange Flower?

Golden marigolds
Multi-petalled Marigold flowers

Marigold (Tagetes spp.) is probably the most commonly known orange flowering plant. It is an annual flower native to southern North America.

It flaunts fern-like foliage and lovely warm shades that make it excellent for any bedding flower garden. There are different types of marigolds that bear flowers of varying sizes and shapes. 

Some marigolds like signet can have flowers as tiny as a single petal, while others, like the African marigold, have large 4-inch blooms. Marigolds belong to the aster family, and their flowers have daisy-like characteristics. Here are some facts about marigolds.

  • A mature marigold plant can be 4 to 48 inches tall and 6 to 24 inches wide 
  • They thrive best in hardiness zones 2 to 11 USDA and all other annual zones 
  • They can flourish in any well-drained soil with even moisture and slightly acidic to neutral pH of 6.0 to 7.0
  • They bloom best in full sun as shady conditions lead to plants becoming leggy and reducing the blooms
  • The lovely blooms appear in summer
Marigold Care Sheet
Soil Type Well-draining soil
Sunshine Needed Full sun
Growing Zones (U.S.A.) 2-11
Soil pH 6.0-7.5
Water Requirements Moderate watering

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What Wild Flowers Are Orange?

Orange is a rare color when it comes to wildflowers. Most of the varieties you might find will have a tinge of another color shade.

There are, however, some unique orange wildflowers that trigger the feeling of summer and fall with their beauty. Yet, some will still bloom in spring. Orange flowering perennials are the best wild summer bloomers.

The following are some orange wildflowers:

  • Palmer’s Indian Mallow (Abutilon palmeri)
Palmer’s Indian Mallow flowers
Palmer’s Indian Mallow flowers can be red, yellow or orange

It is a round, medium-sized shrub in the mallow family that grows with slender branches. It flaunts soft velvet-like grey-green leaves and bright orange blooms with dark calyx, and they start blooming in spring and extent until fall. It is native to north-western Mexico and the southwestern united states. 

Palmer’s Indian Mallow Care Sheet
Soil Type Well-draining, fertile soil
Sunshine Needed Full sun to partial shade
Growing Zones (U.S.A.) 9-11
Soil pH 6.0-7.5
Water Requirements Regular watering

Missouri Botanical

  • Desert mariposa lily (Calochortus kennedyi)
Perennial lily with orange petalled blooms
Lovely orange lily flowers in a desert background

It is a tall and slender perennial shrub of the lily family. It has waxy grass-like leaves and deep-orange to yellow-orange blooms, making some people consider it the most beautiful desert flower. It has short stems that bear umbel-like clusters of 1 to 6 three-petaled lovely bell-shaped flowers. It blooms in March, April, and May. 

Desert Mariposa Lily Care Sheet
Soil Type Well-draining, sandy soil
Sunshine Needed Full sun
Growing Zones (U.S.A.) 7-10
Soil pH 7.0-8.0
Water Requirements Low water needs

Montbretia (Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora)

Montbretia flowers
Pretty flower tubes of yellow-orange

It is a leafy and stiff summer green or evergreen perennial that grows from underground rhizomes. It has firm sword-like leaves that rise from the base, grow erect to curve above, and have a visible mid vein. It displays orange, yellow, or red tubular blooms from mid-summer through mid-fall, and the flowers last for five weeks. 

Montbretia Care Sheet
Soil Type Well-draining, rich soil
Sunshine Needed Full sun
Growing Zones (U.S.A.) 7-11
Soil pH 6.0-7.5
Water Requirements Regular watering

Montbretia

Table – Here are more orange wildflowers with their scientific names

Common name Scientific name Bloom time 
Butterfly weed Asclepias tuberosaIt displays clusters of yellow-orange to bright orange blooms, 2 to 5 inches across, on top of a flowering stem. It blooms in summer, from June to August. 
Jewelweed Impatiens capensisIt bears 1-inch-long cornucopia-shaped bloom in shades of orange to orange-yellow with brown spots. Each flower hangs from a leaf axil on a single stem. It blooms from June until frost. 
Flame azalea Rhododendron calendulaceumIt produces funnel-shaped non-fragrant orange flowers from June to July. Some varieties bear red or yellow blooms. 
Wood lily Lilium philadelphicumIt displays orange or orange-red blooms from June to July. 
Scarlet globemallow Sphaeralcea coccineaIt displays a profusion of deep-orange to orange-red blooms from May to June. 
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When looking for gorgeous flowers for different seasons, you will never run out of choice with orange. From pale-orange to deep-orange and orange bicolored blooms. Below are some fantastic options for orange blossoms. 

Lion’s tail (Leonotis leonurus)

Lion's Tail flowers
Aka Wild Dagger, Lion’s Tail flowers look like … lion’s tails!

Also called the wild dagga, the lion’s tail is a broadleaf shrub native to South Africa. It is famous for its ornamental value and uses as a traditional remedy. Like other plants in the mint family, it has significant medicinal properties. It has a high level of marrubiin compound, an excellent antifungal, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant. 

Here are interesting facts about the lion’s tail plant.

  • It grows to a mature height of 4 to 6 feet
  • It thrives best in hardiness zones 8 to 11 USDA
  • It performs best in medium, well-drained soil with a neutral to slightly alkaline pH. Loamy or sandy soils are excellent
  • It flourishes in full sun, but some shade will produce the best blooms
  • It is a seasonal bloomer, and its bloom time may vary
  • It has bright orange flowers that attract birds and butterflies
Lion’s Tail Care Sheet
Soil Type Well-draining, sandy soil
Sunshine Needed Full sun to partial shade
Growing Zones (U.S.A.) 8-11
Soil pH 6.0-7.5
Water Requirements Regular watering

Missouri Botanical

Bird of paradise – Strelitzia reginae

An orange Bird of Paradise flower
Strelitzia reginae really does look like an orange bird

It is an evergreen, low-maintenance perennial with large, broad, grey-green leaves with long stalks. The leaves arise from the base on an underground rhizome or stem and contrast perfectly with its beautifully crested blooms that emerge from a horizontal pink and green beak-shaped spathe. It produces bright orange and vivid blue flowers in succession to resemble the crest on a bird’s head.

  • A mature plant is about 5 to 6 feet tall and 3 to 4 feet wide 
  • It prefers moist, well-drained soil with alkaline, neutral, or acidic pH
  • It can bloom in full sun or partial shade 
  • It requires little watering in winter
  • The gorgeous blooms appear in spring, early summer, fall, and winter
Bird of Paradise Care Sheet
Soil Type Well-draining, fertile soil
Sunshine Needed Full sun to partial shade
Growing Zones (U.S.A.) 9-11
Soil pH 6.0-7.5
Water Requirements Regular watering

Orange lilies (Lilium bulbiferum)

Orange lily flower petals
The perennial Orange Lily

Orange lily is a low-maintenance hardy perennial popular for its lovely showy blooms and native to Asia. You can plant these lilies in spring after the soil warms up or in early fall, about six weeks before the first frost in your region. Their growth habit is rapid, and they are invasive in some areas.

  • An orange lily plant can grow about 2 to 2.5 feet in height and width
  • It loves moist, well-drained, acidic, or neutral soil
  • It performs best in hardiness zones 3 to 9
  • It requires full sun to produce the lovely orange blooms in summer
  • It is toxic to cats 

Orange tulip ginger (Costus curvibracteatus)

orange flower of Orange tulip ginger plant
Bright green leaves and orange flower of Orange tulip ginger

It is an herbaceous perennial with oval, glossy green foliage and ruby red spiky cones that bear flowers. It is also called the red ginger button or Indian head ginger, native to Central America. 

  • It grows 3 to 6 feet tall and 2 to 3 feet wide 
  • It grows best in hardiness zones 9 to 11
  • It thrives in moist, well-drained neutral to acidic soil
  • It blooms best in partial sun and partial shade
  • It displays its yellow-orange blooms in summer
Orange Tulip Ginger Care Sheet
Soil Type Well-draining soil
Sunshine Needed Full sun to partial shade
Growing Zones (U.S.A.) 9-11
Soil pH 6.0-7.0
Water Requirements Regular watering

Common sneezeweed (Helenium autumnale)

Orange flowering annuals- Sneezeweed
Common sneezeweed flowers can be yellow too.

Sneezeweed is also called Helen’s flower, a perennial flower native to North America. It grows best in the low-lying meadows and wet woodland edges. It is easy to identify the flowers from their dainty orange petals and protruding central dome.

  • They thrive best in hardiness zones 3 to 8 
  • They grow about 2 to 5 feet tall
  • They produce red, coppery brown, orange, yellow, and gold flowers, but the exclusive orange varieties include Sahin’s Early Flowerer’, ‘Loysder Wieck,’ and Helenium Kokarde.’
  • It loves moist, well-drained soil with acidic to neutral pH of 5.5 to 7.0
  • They require full sun exposure, at least 6 hours daily; otherwise, the plant will get leggy
  • They bloom in late summer and fall
Common Sneezeweed Care Sheet
Soil Type Moist, well-draining soil
Sunshine Needed Full sun
Growing Zones (U.S.A.) 4-8
Soil pH 6.0-7.5
Water Requirements Regular watering

Orange Poppies

Orange poppies
Poppies with orangish colored petals

Orange poppies, also known as the “prince of orange,” bears large crepe papery bright tangerine colored flowers with a cup shape. The blooms feature spots at their base and a black eye. The plants grow in clumps up to 30 inches tall and 18 to 24 inches wide, and the flowers appear on top of long stalks with silvery-green leaves.

  • They display flowers from late spring to early summer
  • It requires average maintenance and watering
  • It flourishes in alkaline, acidic, or neutral sand, chalk, loam, or clay
  • It blooms best in full sun
  • It attracts hummingbirds and butterflies and resists drought, rabbits, and deer
Orange Poppies Care Sheet
Soil Type Well-draining, sandy soil
Sunshine Needed Full sun
Growing Zones (U.S.A.) 5-10
Soil pH 6.0-7.5
Water Requirements Moderate watering

Orange Blaze

Single orange blaze plant
Red hot pokers are normally red, but this variety has tangerine colored flowers

It is a rhizomatous perennial of the Red Hot Poker family. It grows as a compact clump and flaunts spikes of brilliant orange blooms rising above clumps of neat blue-green leaves. A mature plant can reach about 24 to 30 inches in height and 12 to 18 inches in width.

  • It is suitable for hardiness zones 5-9
  • It blooms in full sun throughout summer
  • It requires low to medium water and average maintenance
  • It appreciates moist but well-drained alkaline, acidic, or neutral loam or sand
  • It is resistant to dry soil, deer, rabbits, and drought
  • It attracts birds, hummingbirds, and butterflies
Orange Blaze Care Sheet
Soil Type Well-draining, fertile soil
Sunshine Needed Full sun
Growing Zones (U.S.A.) 9-11
Soil pH 6.0-7.0
Water Requirements Regular watering

Orange Rose

A rose with big orange flower
Roses come in lots of colors, so it’s no surprise to find one with salmon-pink flowers

Orange roses come in various hues, with the lighter ones having a touch of pink. It grows as a neat bush with green leaves, woody stems, sharp thorns, and fragrant flowers. It is advisable to plant roses in spring and water and feed them adequately to enjoy abundant blooms in summer.

  • It can reach a mature size of about 6 inches to 20 feet in height and width
  • It blooms abundantly in full sun
  • It prefers well-drained loamy soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH (6.5 – 6.8)
  • It blooms in spring, summer, and fall
  • It is native to Asia, Europe, and North America.
Orange Roses Care Sheet
Soil Type Well-draining, loamy soil
Sunshine Needed Full sun to partial shade
Growing Zones (U.S.A.) 4-9
Soil pH 6.0-7.0
Water Requirements Regular watering

Orange Harvest

Cluster of Orange Harvest flowers
The petals are spread around like a big daisy in appearance

It is a hardy perennial ideal for summer border flowers with vibrant orange blooms that produce a delicate fragrance. It is a perfect indoor plant and makes excellent cut flowers.

  • A mature plant can grow up to 34.5 inches in height and 15.7 inches in width
  • It thrives best in well-drained soil; you can correct heavy soil with grit or rotted manure
  • It grows best in full sun; Orange harvest prefers growing in an open space where the rhizomes can access the summer sun freely
Orange Harvest Plant Care Sheet
Soil Type Well-draining soil
Sunshine Needed Full sun
Growing Zones (U.S.A.) 9-11
Soil pH 6.0-7.0
Water Requirements Regular watering, especially during dry spells

African Daisy

3 African Daisy flowers, yellowish-orange with red centers
Real daisies, but bigger!

It is a tender evergreen perennial that blooms profusely from spring to frost in cool summer climates. It grows in a mounding manner and can reach about 8-14 inches in height and 12-14 inches in width.

  • It requires low to average water and low maintenance
  • It grows best in well-drained alkaline or neutral chalk, loam, or sand;
  • It blooms best in full sun
  • It blooms profusely throughout spring, summer, and fall
  • It is showy and evergreen and attracts butterflies
  • It is resistant to rabbits, deer, and drought
  • It is perfect for patio and containers, beds and borders, and edging
African Daisy Care Sheet
Soil Type Well-draining soil
Sunshine Needed Full sun
Growing Zones (U.S.A.) 9-11
Soil pH 6.0-7.0
Water Requirements Regular watering, drought-tolerant

Peruvian Lilies

Orange flower identification _ peruvian lilies
Yellow and orange flowers of the Peruvian Lily

It is a vigorous bulbous perennial with golden-yellow and coppery-orange flowers. The flowers flaunt lovely burgundy streaks and rise above a beautiful foliage of lance-shaped rich bronze leaves. It makes an excellent border plant with its striking color that contrasts perfectly with the perennial border.

  • It is suitable for hardiness zones 7 to 10
  • A mature plant can reach 60-90 cm in height and 30-60 cm in width
  • It requires average water and low maintenance
  • It thrives in alkaline, acidic, or neutral loam, sand, chalk, or clay
  • It blooms in full sun but can withstand some partial shade
  • It is deer-resistant but attracts butterflies
Peruvian Lilies Care Sheet
Soil Type Well-draining, fertile soil
Sunshine Needed Full sun to partial shade
Growing Zones (U.S.A.) 7-10
Soil pH 6.0-7.0
Water Requirements Regular watering

Blackberry Lily

Yellow orange flowers of the Blackberry Lily
Blackberry lily with red orange flowers

Blackberry lily or Iris domestica is a rhizomatous perennial that boasts conspicuous sprays of about 3-12 red-orange flowers. The flowers display six equal-sized petals with lovely spots and rise above a beautiful foliage of flat, sword-shaped leaves.

  • It is best for hardiness zones 5-10
  • A mature plant reaches about 2-3 feet tall and 10-24 inches wide; it is advisable to space it about 45-60 cm apart
  • It requires low maintenance and average water
  • It flourishes in moist but well-drained alkaline, acidic, or neural clay or loamy soil
  • It appreciates full sun but can tolerate partial shade
  • It produces fruits and berries
Blackberry Lily Care Sheet
Soil Type Well-draining, fertile soil
Sunshine Needed Full sun
Growing Zones (U.S.A.) 4-9
Soil pH 6.0-7.0
Water Requirements Moderate watering

Orange Nasturtium

Big orange flower of a Nasturtium
The nasturtium has flowers that are orange

It is commonly known as “Baby Orange,” a compact short-lived perennial or bushy annual that forms small rounded parasol-like dark-green leaves and lovely apricot colored flowers. It can survive in mild climates and also colder regions.

  • It can grow well in hardiness zones 2-11
  • A mature plant grows up to 30 cm in height and width; therefore, it is advisable to plant it about 30 cm apart
  • It requires low maintenance and medium watering
  • It prefers well-drained, acidic, alkaline, or neutral sand, loam, or chalk
  • It appreciates best full sun, but it can survive partial shade
  • It is drought and deer-resistant, but it attracts hummingbirds and butterflies
Orange Nasturtium Care Sheet
Soil Type Well-draining soil
Sunshine Needed Full sun to partial shade
Growing Zones (U.S.A.) 9-11
Soil pH 6.0-7.0
Water Requirements Regular watering

Dixter Orange

orange flower with black center
This plant has yellow and orange flowers

It is a hardy perennial of the Chrysanthemum family and bears orange to golden-yellow flowers. The flowers rise proudly above lovely dark-green foliage. The plant grows to about 12 to 20 inches in height and 24 to 36 inches in width.

  • It grows best in moist but well-drained alkaline, acidic, or neutral sand, loam, or clay
  • It blooms best in full sun exposure
  • It requires average water and maintenance
  • They are excellent for showy cut flowers
Dixter Orange Care Sheet
Soil Type Well-draining, loamy soil
Sunshine Needed Full sun
Growing Zones (U.S.A.) 9-11
Soil pH 6.0-7.0
Water Requirements Regular watering

Matrix Orange

Large orange flower of the Asiatic Lily
Asiatic Lily ‘Matrix Orange’ large orangey flower with brown-tipped stamens

It is an ideal hot summer border plant with rich reddish-orange outward-facing blooms, recurved petals, and purple freckles. It grows as a bulbous perennial in the Lilium family. It makes a perfect border plant as it contrasts perfectly with the perennial; border flowers.

  • It is suitable for hardiness zones 4 to 8
  • A mature plant can grow to 90-120 cm tall and 30-60 cm wide
  • It requires low maintenance and medium water
  • It prefers moist but well-drained alkaline, acidic, or neutral sand, chalk, loam, or clay
  • It thrives best in full sun, but it can appreciate partial shade
  • It is rabbit and deer-resistant but attracts butterflies
Matrix Orange Care Sheet
Soil Type Well-draining, fertile soil
Sunshine Needed Full sun
Growing Zones (U.S.A.) 9-11
Soil pH 6.0-7.5
Water Requirements Regular watering

False Sunflower

Fake sunflower petals are more yellow than orange, but it can depend on the variety

It is a showy short-lived perennial that grows with clumps of branching stems that flaunt sunflower-like blooms. Each flower features a cone-shaped brownish-yellow and surrounding yellow-orange petals. The long stems have opposite 6-inch-long ovate, toothed leaves.

  • It is best grown in hardiness zones 3-9
  • It grows up to about 90-180 cm tall and 60-120 cm wide; it is advisable to grow these plants 45-120 cm apart
  • It demands low maintenance and low to medium water
  • It grows best in moist but well-drained alkaline, acidic, or neutral clay, loam, chalk, or sand
  • It flourishes and blooms abundantly in full sun
  • It blooms from early summer to fall
False Sunflower Care Sheet
Soil Type Well-draining, rich soil
Sunshine Needed Full sun
Growing Zones (U.S.A.) 3-9
Soil pH 6.0-7.0
Water Requirements Regular watering

Picotee Sunburst

Favorite orange flower - Picotee Sunburst
Orange-red petals with yellow tips – stunning!

Also called Begonia, Picotee sunburst is a bulbous perennial displaying 6-inch-across enormous and magnificent, semi-ruffled double blooms. The blossoms have crimson-red edges and rise above the beautiful foliage of dark-green leaves.

  • It is best for hardiness zones 9-11
  • It can grow to about 30-60 cm in height and width and requires 15 cm apart in the garden
  • It demands low maintenance and average water
  • It thrives well in moist but well-drained acidic or neutral sand, loam, or clay
  • It appreciates partial sun exposure
  • It blooms from mid-summer through fall
  • It is resistant to rabbits and deer
Picotee Sunburst Care Sheet
Soil Type Well-draining, fertile soil
Sunshine Needed Full sun
Growing Zones (U.S.A.) 9-11
Soil pH 6.0-7.0
Water Requirements Regular watering, keep soil moist but not waterlogged

Firecracker Plant

Small orange flower identification - Firecracker plant
Little orange firecrackers – that’s what these blooms look like

The firecracker plant is an annual or perennial plant that can grow indoors or outdoors, depending on the zone. It bears brilliant orange blossoms above waxy green leaves. While it is a native of Southern India and Sri Lanka, it grows best in humid tropical conditions.

  • A mature plant can grow about 1-3 ft. tall and 1-2 ft. wide
  • It grows well in a well-draining, acidic, loamy soil
  • It blooms abundantly in partial sun exposure
  • It blooms in spring, summer, and fall
  • It is ideal for hardiness zones 10-11
Firecracker Plant Care Sheet
Soil Type Well-draining, sandy soil
Sunshine Needed Full sun
Growing Zones (U.S.A.) 9-11
Soil pH 6.0-7.0
Water Requirements Moderate watering

Torch Lilies

Torch Lily orange spiky flower
Torch Lilies are mostly orange like a red-hot poker

They are also red Hot Poker flowers and display brilliant orange flowers on dense, erect spikes that look like torches. The flowers change color as they mature, showcasing the deepest hues in bud and fading as they open. The blossoms rise in contrast above erect, tight clumps of grassy arching leaves.

  • It is an ideal perennial for hardiness zones 6-9
  • It grows about 60-90 cm tall and 30-60 cm wide
  • It demands average water and maintenance
  • It prefers moist but well-drained acidic or neutral sand or loam
  • It requires full sun exposure to bloom from early to mid-summer
  • It is tolerant to deer, rabbits, salt, and drought
Torch Lilies Care Sheet
Soil Type Well-draining soil
Sunshine Needed Full sun
Growing Zones (U.S.A.) 6-10
Soil pH 6.0-7.5
Water Requirements Regular watering

African Tulip Tree

Orange African Tulip Tree blossoms
African Tulip Tree blossoms are orangey-red

Scientifically called Spathodea campanulata, the African tulip is a magnificent tree native to tropical Africa and grows up to 18 meters tall. It produces brilliant orange-scarlet flowers, making it a perfect decoration tree for your garden. It is advisable to plant an African tulip tree around March.

  • It appreciates moist but well-drained soil with an acidic to neutral pH. (5.0-8.0) and occasional watering
  • It prefers full sun exposure but can withstand partial shade
  • It blooms from winter to late spring.
African Tulip Tree Care Sheet
Soil Type Well-draining, fertile soil
Sunshine Needed Full sun
Growing Zones (U.S.A.) 9-11
Soil pH 6.0-7.5
Water Requirements Moderate watering

Plant with Long Green Leaves and Orange Flowers

Plants that are orange - Montbretia
Orange perennials – Montbretia

Montbretia plant flaunts long sword-like green leaves and orange orange colour flowers that appear in summer and fall. Some varieties bear red, yellow, or fiery scarlet flowers.

The tubular blossoms attract hummingbirds and develop into seed pods that attract birds that feed on the seeds. It has eight species and various hybrids, all native to South Africa.  

Other notable plants with orange blooms

  • Apricot Desire – Orange Dahlia
  • Persian Buttercups
  • Dianthus caryophyllus – Orange sherbert
  • Trumpet Vines
  • Hummingbird Hyssop
  • Scarlet Wisteria
  • Orange Bells (Tecoma alata)
  • Helianthus annuus – Gloriosa Sunflower
  • Zinnia elegans – Queeny Orange
  • Royal Poinciana
  • Fritillaria imperialis – Crown imperial
  • Indian Mallows
  • Cherokee Sunset
  • Gerbera jamesonii – Gerbera daisy
  • Lantana flowers
  • Butterfly Weed
  • Pomegranate trees
  • Iceland Poppy
  • Pot Marigold
  • Cymbidium Orchids
  • Pocketbook Plant
  • Bulbine frutescens
  • Dahlia pinnata
  • Miranda Orange
  • Orange Alstroemeria
  • Nasturtiums
Video roundup of the most common plants with orange flowers

FAQ relating to orange flowering plants

How Do You Grow Orange Cosmos?

Orange cosmos flowers in a field
Orange cosmos flowers grow just about anywhere

Orange cosmos, also called yellow cosmos, is an annual flowering plant that bears yellow-orange blooms with a yellow center. It is drought-tolerant and requires little water since it does not appreciate water-logged soil. 

  • Orange cosmos love poor, infertile soil. Adding fertilizers might make the plant leggy
  • Grow the plant in well-draining neutral to slightly acidic soil with a pH of 6.0 to 8.0
  • It blooms best in full sun exposure
  • A mature plant is about 7 feet tall
  • Under the right conditions, orange cosmos flaunts its lovely blooms from summer to late autumn
Orange Cosmos Care Sheet
Soil Type Well-draining soil
Sunshine Needed Full sun
Growing Zones (U.S.A.) 2-11
Soil pH 6.0-7.0
Water Requirements Regular watering

Is Orange Cosmos a Perennial?

Cosmos is an herbaceous perennial that grows as an annual plant in some regions, but the orange cosmos is an annual flower. Depending on the variety, a mature plant can be between 1 to 7 feet tall. The most common cosmos cultivars are Cosmos sulphureus and Cosmos bipinnatus, non-winter hardy annuals. 

Orange cosmos is an improvement of Cosmos sulphureus and, therefore, an annual flower. It is also called cosmic orange, and it blooms in summer and fall. It flaunts semi-double bright orange blossoms about 5 cm across. 

How Tall Does an Orange Cosmos Grow?

A typical orange cosmos plant grows up to 7 feet tall. Some short varieties grow about 3 to 4 feet tall. The miniature varieties ‘Ladybird’ and ‘Sunny’ attain a mature height of one to one and a half feet. 

 What are some of the most popular yellow flowers?

  • Zinnias
  • Begonia
  • Sunflower
  • Ranunculus
  • Yellow Butterfly Bush
  • Bulbine
  • Chrysanthemum
  • Yellow Jessamine
  • Hyacinth
  • Waterlily
  • Daisy
  • Daylily
  • Coreopsis
  • Goldenrod
  • Hellebore
  • Marigold
  • Rose
  • Lilies
  • Calla Lily
  • Tulips
  • Dianthus caryophyllus
  • Carnations
  • Gerbera Daisy
  • Daffodil
  • Yarrow Achillea
  • Hibiscus
  • Perennial Geranium

How do orange lilies differ from other lilies?

In general, orange lilies flower earlier than most other lilies. Strangely enough, they don-t have much smell. However, like most plants with an orange flower they look really great in a border.

What are some of the most popular orange cultivars?

  • Hart’s Tardiff
  • Valencia
  • Hamlin
  • Blood oranges
  • Maltese
  • Moro
  • Sanguinelli
  • Scarlet Navel
  • Tarocco
  • Cara cara
  • Bahia
  • Dream navel
  • Late Navel
  • Washington
  • California Navel
  • Satsuma
  • Tangerine
  • Clementine
  • Bitter orange
  • Seville orange
  • Bergamot orange
  • Trifoliate orange
  • Naruto

Citrus flowers

Is it true that bright green foliage is often associated with orange flowers?

Although bright green leaves do look very attractive with orange blooms, it doesn’t necessarily follow that orangge flowers grow on plants with shiny green foliage.

Resources relating to Orange flowers

27 Types of Orange Flowers – ProFlowers Blog

61 Orange Flowers: Complete List With Names and Pictures

22 Types of Orange Flowers + Pictures | FlowerGlossary.com

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