In this article We’ve put together a list of the most popular red perennials that are easy to grow in the garden or containers.
1. Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)
Yarrow is a popular drought tolerant perennial that is easy to grow. The tightly-packed flower heads can be red, yellow, pink or white.
Yarrow is frost tolerant, pest resistant and great for attracting bees, butterflies and other beneficial insects to the garden.
2. Bleeding Hearts (Dicentra spectabilis)
Bleeding Heart with their gorgeous heart-shaped flowers is a beautiful choice for a garden with red perennials. They prefer full sun to partial shade for best blooms. They thrive in rich, moist soil and cooler climates.
3. Peony
They grow best in places with a cool winter climate because cold temperatures help the flower bud to develop. Peonies grow best in a position with full sun but partial shade is best for areas with hot summer temperatures.
4. Daylily (Hemerocallis spp.)
Who doesn’t love Daylily? This popular perennial needs no introduction. They bloom in different colors, red being our favorite. Daylilies are super easy to grow. They prefer full sun to partial shade. Keep these plants slightly moist at all times for maximum blooms.
5. Astilbe
Astilbe is a beautiful perennial with tall, fluffy flowers in colors of red, white, pink and purple. Astilbe is a great plant for shady spots but they do best with some dappled sun in the mornings.
6. Poppy (Papaver somniferum)
This bright red bloomer features textured petals resembling crepe paper. Poppies grow best in a position with full sun.
7. Rose
There are over 150 species of roses available in a variety of colors and shapes, but red roses—considered to be a symbol of love—are the most popular.
Red climbing roses look beautiful growing on a pergola, trellis or fence and they’ll bloom from late spring or early summer until fall.
8. Hibiscus
Hibiscus thrives in tropical, humid areas and grows best in full sun. Though hibiscus flowers only last a day or two, they are quickly replaced by new blooms.
9. Clematis
Clematis is a perennial climber that comes in a variety of colors including red, pink, white and blue. Clematis grows best in cool areas and can be trained to grow along a trellis, archway or pergola. They can also be grown as a ground cover.
10. Salvia (Salvia splendens)
Salvias are another gorgeous perennial with spiky flowers and beautifully scented foliage. They grow well in hot, dry climates and flower from summer to fall.