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Pollinator-Friendly Flowers with Deep Red and Maroon Blooms
For those looking to create a vibrant and pollinator-friendly garden, consider incorporating some stunning flowers with deep red and maroon blooms. These flowers not only add visual appeal but also support a variety of pollinators such as hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies.
One such flower is the 'Queen Victoria' Lobelia, a perennial with deep burgundy-red flower spikes that attract hummingbirds. It thrives in moist soil near water features or rain gardens and boasts attractive purple-bronze foliage. Deer-resistant and blooming in late summer, it's an excellent choice for any pollinator garden.
Another native aquatic perennial is the Cardinal Flower (Lobelia cardinalis), which produces tubular red flowers specifically adapted to hummingbirds, its main pollinators. Ideal for rain gardens, wetlands, or moist, part-shade areas, this plant adds a splash of colour to any garden.
The Scarlet Hibiscus (Hibiscus coccineus) features large, deep-red flowers 5 to 6 inches wide that attract hummingbirds and butterflies. A large perennial that prefers full sun to partial shade and moist soils, it's suitable for pond or stream edges.
Agastache Morello, also known as Hummingbird Mint, is a perennial valued for attracting pollinators and hummingbirds with its deep burgundy-rose flowers.
Scarlet Sage (Salvia species) offers many varieties that bloom in deep burgundy shades and attract hummingbirds and butterflies throughout summer and fall. These perennials provide continuous color and vertical accents in the garden.
Other options with red tones that attract pollinators include the Red Impression Tulip, Digitalis Dalmatian (Foxglove), and Peony 'Black Panther'. While not always deep red, peonies can also come in rich red tones and attract pollinators, blooming in late spring to early summer.
In addition to these, annuals such as Snapdragon 'Costa Velvet', Anemone 'Bordeaux', Scabiosa 'Black Knight', Chocolate Cosmos, and Celosia 'Celway Red' are also worth considering. These flowers bloom early in the season and can help extend the bloom times through seasons, supporting varied pollinator species.
Celosia 'Celway Red', for instance, is a valuable addition to pollinator beds and is highly attractive to bees and numerous beneficial insects. Hellebore 'Rome in Red' is a winter-blooming flower that yields deep, alluring red buds once established.
Chocolate Cosmos, a native of Mexico, produces blooms in deep shades of red and maroon and can behave as a perennial in warmer regions, USDA zones 9-11. The Peony 'Black Panther' is a burgundy flowering tree peony that produces large blooms and is prized for its size.
These species particularly favor moist to moderately moist environments and full to partial sun, making them well suited for pollinator gardens designed to support hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies with visual appeal centered on deep red or maroon hues.
| Flower/Plant Name | Bloom Color | Pollinators Attracted | Growing Conditions | |----------------------------|----------------------|------------------------------|-----------------------------------| | Queen Victoria Lobelia | Deep burgundy-red | Hummingbirds | Moist soil, full sun/partial shade| | Cardinal Flower | Bright red | Hummingbirds | Moist/wet soils, part shade/full sun| | Scarlet Hibiscus | Deep red | Hummingbirds, butterflies | Moist soil, full sun/partial shade| | Agastache Morello | Deep burgundy-rose | Hummingbirds, pollinators | Well-drained soil, sun | | Scarlet Sage (Salvia) | Deep burgundy | Hummingbirds, butterflies | Full sun, well-drained soil | | Red Impression Tulip | Deep red | General pollinators | Well-drained soil, full sun | | Digitalis Dalmatian (Foxglove)| Red (among others) | Hummingbirds, bees | Part shade/full sun, well-drained| | Snapdragon 'Costa Velvet' | Maroon | General pollinators | Well-drained soil, full sun | | Anemone 'Bordeaux' | Maroon | General pollinators | Well-drained soil, full sun | | Scabiosa 'Black Knight' | Deep red | General pollinators | Well-drained soil, full sun | | Chocolate Cosmos | Deep red/maroon | Hummingbirds, bees | Well-drained soil, full sun | | Celosia 'Celway Red' | Maroon | General pollinators | Well-drained soil, full sun | | Hellebore 'Rome in Red' | Red | General pollinators | Well-drained soil, part shade | | Peony 'Black Panther' | Burgundy | General pollinators | Well-drained soil, full sun |
Moody florals are beneficial to the garden ecosystem, especially early in the growing season or where conditions remain relatively cool through the summer. By incorporating these deep red and maroon blooming flowers into your garden, you can help create a thriving pollinator ecosystem while enjoying the visual appeal of your garden.
Incorporating moody home-and-garden elements such as the 'Queen Victoria' Lobelia, Scarlet Hibiscus, Agastache Morello, and Scarlet Sage, with their deep red or maroon blooms, can boost the garden's aesthetic while supporting a variety of pollinators such as hummingbirds and bees. Restocking your home-and-garden with these pollinator-friendly plants will establish a harmonious fusion of home-and-garden aesthetics and pollinator-friendly lifestyle.
