The color orange brings joy and warmth to the soul. From vibrant marigolds to delicate lilies, these blooms span a wide spectrum of shades that brighten gardens year-round. In a 2020 survey of cut-flower preferences, 3.1% of respondents named orange their favorite hue, ranking fifth behind red (58.6%), white (22.6%), yellow (5.7%), and mixed arrangements (5.0%).
Orange flowers symbolize enthusiasm, creativity, warmth, encouragement, and optimism. Search interest in orange wedding blooms jumped 200% on Pinterest in 2024 as couples embraced vivid, autumnal palettes. In some cultures, orange also represents passion, success, and positive energy, making these blooms a meaningful addition to both gardens and celebrations.
In addition to their symbolism, orange varieties shine in floral displays. Ranunculus stems last 10 to 12 days in a vase, making them a favorite among florists for wedding bouquets and upscale centerpieces. The warm tones complement pink, red, yellow, white, green, and even blue, so orange flowers remain a go-to choice for garlands and arrangements at weddings, festivals, and other events.
Name | Appearance | Toxicity to Pets |
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Crackerjack African Marigold*
Tagetes erecta ‘Crackerjack’ ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Dense, pom-pom of golden-yellow petals
![]() None | Non-toxic |
Orange Emperor Tulip*
Tulipa ‘Orange Emperor’ ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Upright, cup-shaped bright blooms with a subtle pink blush at the edge
![]() None | Moderate |
Orange Lily
Lilium bulbiferum ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Trumpet-shaped vivid orange flowers
![]() Strong | High |
Queen Lime Orange Zinnia*
Zinnia elegans ‘Queen Lime Orange’ ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Daisy-like layers of bright orange petals encircle a golden-yellow center
![]() None | Non-toxic |
Orange Flash Gerbera*
Gerbera jamesonii ‘Orange Flash’ ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Large, bold daisy-style orange blooms
![]() None | Non-toxic |
Tropicana Rose*
Rosa ‘Tropicana’ aka ‘Super Star’ ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Ruffled classic rose-shaped orange petals
![]() Strong | Non-toxic |
Bird of Paradise
Strelitzia reginae ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Three bright orange sepals and three purplish-blue petals, two fused into an arrow-shaped nectary
![]() None | Non-toxic |
Sheffield Orange Chrysanthemum*
Chrysanthemum morifolium ‘Sheffield Orange’ ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Bushy, pom-pom-like blooms with dense concentric rings of bright orange petals.
![]() Mild | Moderate |
Clear Island Orange Pansy*
Viola × wittrockiana ‘Clear Island Orange’ ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Soft, saucer-shaped orange blooms
![]() Mild | Non-toxic |
Orange Perfection Dahlia*
Dahlia pinnata ‘Orange Perfection’ ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Full, ball-shaped bloom with concentric rings of orange petals
![]() Mild | Non-toxic |
Tangerine Lantana*
Lantana camara ‘Tangerine’ ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Tight clusters of orange and sunny yellow florets
![]() Mild | Moderate |
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Large, five orange petals radiating red from the center
![]() None | Non-toxic |
Trumpet Vine
Campsis radicans ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Hanging orange trumpets edged in soft pink
![]() Mild | Moderate |
Mexican Sunflower
Tithonia rotundifolia ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Bright orange daisy-like petals radiating from a golden-yellow center
![]() None | Non-toxic |
Sulphur Cosmos
Cosmos sulphureus ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Daisy-like blooms of vibrant orange petals surrounding a golden-yellow central disk
![]() Mild | Non-toxic |
Non-Stop Apricot Begonia*
Begonia × semperflorens-cultorum ‘Non-Stop Apricot’ ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Layered, rose-like clusters of vibrant orange petals
![]() None | Moderate |
Tecolote Orange Ranunculus*
Ranunculus asiaticus ‘Tecolote Orange’ ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Rose-like buds in bright orange over a creamy yellow base
![]() Mild | High |
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Tall spikes of orange fading to pale pink ruffles
![]() Mild | Non-toxic |
Orange King Nasturtium*
Tropaeolum majus ‘Orange King’ ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Flat, five-petaled orange blooms with a red-veined throat
![]() Mild | Non-toxic |
Orange Flame Gazania*
Gazania rigens ‘Orange Flame’ ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Daisy-like blooms of vivid orange with a bright yellow central disk
![]() None | Non-toxic |
Red Hot Poker*
Kniphofia uvaria ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Spiky torch-like blooms fading from pale yellow at the base to fiery red-orange tips
![]() None | Non-toxic |
Arizona Sun Blanket Flower*
Gaillardia pulchella ‘Arizona Sun’ ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Radiant orange petals rimmed in golden yellow around a deep red center.
![]() None | Non-toxic |
Sahin’s Early Flowerer Sneezeweed*
Helenium autumnale ‘Sahin’s Early Flowerer’ ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Ringed orange petals around a dark brown-black disc
![]() None | Moderate |
Champagne Bubbles Iceland Poppy*
Papaver nudicaule ‘Champagne Bubbles’ ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Delicate, papery cup-shaped petals in soft yellowish-orange
![]() None | Moderate |
Zagreb Orange Coreopsis*
Coreopsis verticillata ‘Zagreb Orange’ ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Bright orange daisy-like blooms with a deep reddish-brown central disk
![]() None | Non-toxic |
Orange Peacock Flower
Caesalpinia pulcherrima ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Bright orange petals edged in yellow and streaked with deep red
![]() Mild | Moderate |
California Poppy
Eschscholzia californica ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Silky, cup-shaped poppy blooms of orange-yellow
![]() None | Moderate |
Rocket Orange Snapdragon*
Antirrhinum majus ‘Rocket Orange’ ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Clusters of bright orange, dragon-shaped blooms tightly arranged along upright spikes
![]() Mild | Non-toxic |
Whether we are designing a vibrant garden bed or arranging a show-stopping bouquet, orange flowers bring warmth and vitality to every setting. By blending their radiant hues, we can express our unique style and allow the cheerful energy of orange blooms to brighten our spaces, uplift our moods, and leave a lasting impression wherever they flourish.