Red Flowers

The boldest colour in the garden — a curated palette of red flower seeds, from scarlet poppies to vivid zinnias and salvia. A powerful focal point and a draw for pollinators.

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What to Sow Now — September

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Red flower seeds — the boldest colour in the garden

Red is the most dramatic colour you can grow — hot, energetic and impossible to overlook — and this collection gathers the most striking red-flowering varieties from across our flower seed range. New to flowers? Our flower growing guide covers the basics.

Sow at the right time for the longest display — the calendar shows when.

Red flowers to grow

For fiery reds, sow scarlet poppies and bold zinnias; for spikes of colour, vivid salvia; and for easy, edible reds, climbing nasturtiums. Many reds are magnets for bees and butterflies.

Designing with red

Red advances strongly and makes a powerful focal point, so a little goes a long way. It sings against green foliage, its complementary colour, and anchors a hot border of orange and yellow. Use it where you want the eye to land.

Planning a colour scheme? Here's where to look next.

Popular flower categories: Poppy · Zinnia · Salvia · Nasturtium · Cut Flowers

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which flowers come in red?
Poppies, zinnias, salvia, nasturtiums and some dahlias and sunflowers give the best reds.

How do I use red in a border?
As a focal accent — a little goes a long way. It sings against green and anchors hot schemes.

Are red flowers good for wildlife?
Many are — bees and butterflies are drawn to them.

Are they good for cutting?
Yes — red flowers make a dramatic bouquet.

When do I sow them?
It varies by variety — see the flower sowing calendar.