15 Stunning Red Flowering Shrubs

The bright red flowers of these shrubs will make your garden come alive. They bloom from spring to fall and are perfect for anyone who loves the color red!

From flowering to fragrant, here are 15 of the best red shrubs for your garden.

15 SHRUBS WITH RED FLOWERS

1. Azalea (Rhododendron)

Azaleas are small flowering bushes that prefer acidic soil and grow best in a spot shaded by the hot afternoon sun. They have shallow roots so it is ideal to put them in pots or containers where they can thrive.

These plants come in shades of red, orange, pink and purple with their flowers often appearing during April-May which make for beautiful landscape additions when paired nicely with other perennials like tulips!

2. Camellia (Camellia spp.)

These flowers, with their impressive colors and large size make a garden stand out. With the many different types of camellias available in stores or on-line it is easy to find one that suits your needs best.

You can choose from Camellia japonica which blooms spring through fall and Camellia sasanqua who likes summer into winter for year long color all over your yard!

3. Hibiscus

Hibiscus, more commonly referred to as the Rose Mallow plant, is a beautiful flower that can come in reds and purples. They grow best when there are high levels of sunlight which helps them blossom this vibrant color palette.

In order for Hibiscuses to remain healthy throughout their lifecycle make sure you remove spent flowers regularly so they don’t use up all the necessary nutrients from within themselves while blooming.

4. Roses

Roses have been a popular flower for many centuries. There are so many different varieties of roses to choose from and they all look amazing! Roses grow best in soil with full sun, well drained ground, and plenty of water (especially during dry spells).

You can plant them as bushes or climbing plants because there is no wrong way to enjoy this beautiful variety.

5. Chrysanthemums

Chrysanthemums, or mums as they are commonly known, are small shrubs that produce an abundance of flowers. They usually reach 1 to 3 feet (30–90 cm) tall and bloom from late summer through fall.

Chrysanthemums can be grown in containers which keeps it neat and tidy when the blooms have been cut back after flowering for a few weeks.

6. Bougainvillea

Bougainvilleas are a popular climbing plant that can grow to either be trimmed into an arch or grown up vertically on trellises. The flowers of the Bouganvilla come in many different colors, shapes and sizes so you will always have something new to look forward too!

These plants thrive best when they are given full sunlight every day but also withstand drought conditions and heat well enough for most climates.

7. Weigela

Weigela bushes are a popular choice for gardeners because they can be easily transplanted and cut back. Grow Weigelas in full sun, although some varieties will grow well with partial shade in warmer climates.

The flowers on the shrubs come in many colors including red, yellow, pink or white depending on variety of bush selected by gardener.

8. Flowering Quince (Chaenomeles speciosa)

A flowering Quince will become a beautiful yet prickly shrub that thrives in many different climates. The red blooms this plant has to offer are stunning against the bare branches of early spring, but can also be found on other trees and plants such as apple orchards when it is fall.

The Flowering Quince (Pyrus communis) offers an interesting contrast between its sharp thorns and bright flowers; sometimes you’ll find them planted near houses for their beauty while others grow far away from people’s homes because they don’t have any fear of being scratched by these vicious-looking limbs!

9. Hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla)

Hydrangeas are alluring flowering plants that grow best in a spot with morning sun and afternoon shade. Most varieties of this flower have pink, purple or blue flowers but there is also an option for those who prefer red blooms.

Hydrangeas need plenty of water during the summer months so make sure to keep it well-watered at least once every day.

10. Bottlebrush (Callistemon spp.)

Bottlebrush is a flowering shrub with beautiful red flowers that span from spring to summer. They can be cut back every year or left intact for your enjoyment and the benefit of birds in your garden.

This hardy plant thrives on neglect- giving you more time to spend out in nature!

11. Protea

Proteas are a type of hardy shrub that has large flowers, which actually act as modified leaves and bloom from late winter to early spring.

Protea bushes will become dormant during the heat of summer or when temperatures dip below freezing in the winter months.

12. Waratah (Telopea)

These beautiful, fiery red flowers are also a symbol of Australia’s native people. The Waratah shrub is adaptable to sandy soil and can grow up as tall as 13 feet (4 metres).

They’re perfect for attracting nectar-loving birds to your garden!

13. Pentas (Pentas lanceolata)

Pentas, also called Egyptian Stars is a small perennial shrub that usually grows 2 to 3 feet tall. Although they are slightly shorter than many other flowering plants in the same family Pentes have beautiful star shaped flowers during summer which help attract pollinators and provide an abundance of color for your garden.

They thrive best when placed near flower beds or borders where their abundant blooms will make them stand out from the rest!

14. Barberry (Berberis vulgaris)

If you’re looking for a shrub that can offer both an attractive foliage and flower display as well as provide some protection, Barberry bushes are perfect.

They come in either evergreen or deciduous varieties with thorns to secure them.

15. Lantana (Lantana camara)

Lantana, the perfect shrub for those looking to add something bright and cheerful to their garden. Lantana is hardy enough that it will grow in any soil type including poor quality ones!

It thrives with little water so you don’t need a green thumb or even much time; when your luscious flowers are starting to fade just give them some more love and they’ll be back strong again in no time.

These red flowering shrubs will give your garden a festive feel!