28 Most Popular Types of Orange Flowers

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.

List of 28 Most Popular Orange Flowers

NameScientific NameAppearanceFragrance TypeFragrance StrengthPlant TypeSizeBlooming SeasonMaintenance CostToxicity to Pets
Crackerjack African Marigold*
Tagetes erecta ‘Crackerjack’
Summer to Fall

Annual
Medium
Low
Tagetes erecta ‘Crackerjack’
Dense, pom-pom of golden-yellow petals

Neutral
None
NeutralNoneAnnualMediumSummer to FallLowNon-toxic
Orange Emperor Tulip*
Tulipa ‘Orange Emperor’
Spring

Perennial
Medium
Moderate
Tulipa ‘Orange Emperor’
Upright, cup-shaped bright blooms with a subtle pink blush at the edge

Neutral
None
NeutralNonePerennialMediumSpringModerateModerate
Orange Lily
Lilium bulbiferum
Summer

Perennial
Large
Moderate
Lilium bulbiferum
Trumpet-shaped vivid orange flowers

Floral
Strong
FloralStrongPerennialLargeSummerModerateHigh
Queen Lime Orange Zinnia*
Zinnia elegans ‘Queen Lime Orange’
Summer to Fall

Annual
Medium
Low
Zinnia elegans ‘Queen Lime Orange’
Daisy-like layers of bright orange petals encircle a golden-yellow center

Neutral
None
NeutralNoneAnnualMediumSummer to FallLowNon-toxic
Orange Flash Gerbera*
Gerbera jamesonii ‘Orange Flash’
Spring to Fall

Perennial
Large
Moderate
Gerbera jamesonii ‘Orange Flash’
Large, bold daisy-style orange blooms

Neutral
None
NeutralNonePerennialLargeSpring to FallModerateNon-toxic
Tropicana Rose*
Rosa ‘Tropicana’ aka ‘Super Star’
Spring to Fall

Perennial
Medium
High
Rosa ‘Tropicana’ aka ‘Super Star’
Ruffled classic rose-shaped orange petals

Sweet
Strong
SweetStrongPerennialMediumSpring to FallHighNon-toxic
Bird of Paradise
Strelitzia reginae
Winter to Spring

Perennial
Large
Moderate
Strelitzia reginae
Three bright orange sepals and three purplish-blue petals, two fused into an arrow-shaped nectary

Neutral
None
NeutralNonePerennialLargeWinter to SpringModerateNon-toxic
Sheffield Orange Chrysanthemum*
Chrysanthemum morifolium ‘Sheffield Orange’
Summer to Fall

Perennial
Medium
Moderate
Chrysanthemum morifolium ‘Sheffield Orange’
Bushy, pom-pom-like blooms with dense concentric rings of bright orange petals.

Floral
Mild
FloralMildPerennialMediumSummer to FallModerateModerate
Clear Island Orange Pansy*
Viola × wittrockiana ‘Clear Island Orange’
Spring to Fall

Biennial
Medium
Moderate
Viola × wittrockiana ‘Clear Island Orange’
Soft, saucer-shaped orange blooms

Floral
Mild
FloralMildBiennialMediumSpring to FallModerateNon-toxic
Orange Perfection Dahlia*
Dahlia pinnata ‘Orange Perfection’
Summer to Fall

Perennial
Large
Moderate
Dahlia pinnata ‘Orange Perfection’
Full, ball-shaped bloom with concentric rings of orange petals

Neutral
Mild
NeutralMildPerennialLargeSummer to FallModerateNon-toxic
Tangerine Lantana*
Lantana camara ‘Tangerine’
Summer to Fall

Perennial
Small
Low
Lantana camara ‘Tangerine’
Tight clusters of orange and sunny yellow florets

Sweet
Mild
SweetMildPerennialSmallSummer to FallLowModerate
Orange Crush Hibiscus*
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis ‘Orange Crush’
Summer to Fall

Perennial
Large
High
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis ‘Orange Crush’
Large, five orange petals radiating red from the center

Neutral
None
NeutralNonePerennialLargeSummer to FallHighNon-toxic
Trumpet Vine
Campsis radicans
Summer

Perennial
Medium
Moderate
Campsis radicans
Hanging orange trumpets edged in soft pink

Sweet
Mild
SweetMildPerennialMediumSummerModerateModerate
Mexican Sunflower
Tithonia rotundifolia
Summer to Fall

Annual
Medium
Low
Tithonia rotundifolia
Bright orange daisy-like petals radiating from a golden-yellow center

Neutral
None
NeutralNoneAnnualMediumSummer to FallLowNon-toxic
Sulphur Cosmos
Cosmos sulphureus
Summer to Fall

Annual
Medium
Low
Cosmos sulphureus
Daisy-like blooms of vibrant orange petals surrounding a golden-yellow central disk

Neutral
Mild
NeutralMildAnnualMediumSummer to FallLowNon-toxic
Non-Stop Apricot Begonia*
Begonia × semperflorens-cultorum ‘Non-Stop Apricot’
Summer to Fall

Perennial
Medium
High
Begonia × semperflorens-cultorum ‘Non-Stop Apricot’
Layered, rose-like clusters of vibrant orange petals

Neutral
None
NeutralNonePerennialMediumSummer to FallHighModerate
Tecolote Orange Ranunculus*
Ranunculus asiaticus ‘Tecolote Orange’
Spring

Perennial
Medium
High
Ranunculus asiaticus ‘Tecolote Orange’
Rose-like buds in bright orange over a creamy yellow base

Floral
Mild
FloralMildPerennialMediumSpringHighHigh
Trader Horn Gladiolus*
Gladiolus ‘Trader Horn’
Summer

Perennial
Medium
Moderate
Gladiolus ‘Trader Horn’
Tall spikes of orange fading to pale pink ruffles

Neutral
Mild
NeutralMildPerennialMediumSummerModerateNon-toxic
Orange King Nasturtium*
Tropaeolum majus ‘Orange King’
Summer to Fall

Annual
Small
Low
Tropaeolum majus ‘Orange King’
Flat, five-petaled orange blooms with a red-veined throat

Neutral
Mild
NeutralMildAnnualSmallSummer to FallLowNon-toxic
Orange Flame Gazania*
Gazania rigens ‘Orange Flame’
Spring to Summer

Perennial
Medium
Low
Gazania rigens ‘Orange Flame’
Daisy-like blooms of vivid orange with a bright yellow central disk

Neutral
None
NeutralNonePerennialMediumSpring to SummerLowNon-toxic
Red Hot Poker*
Kniphofia uvaria
Spring to Summer

Perennial
Medium
Low
Kniphofia uvaria
Spiky torch-like blooms fading from pale yellow at the base to fiery red-orange tips

Neutral
None
NeutralNonePerennialMediumSpring to SummerLowNon-toxic
Arizona Sun Blanket Flower*
Gaillardia pulchella ‘Arizona Sun’
Summer to Fall

Perennial
Medium
Low
Gaillardia pulchella ‘Arizona Sun’
Radiant orange petals rimmed in golden yellow around a deep red center.

Neutral
None
NeutralNonePerennialMediumSummer to FallLowNon-toxic
Sahin’s Early Flowerer Sneezeweed*
Helenium autumnale ‘Sahin’s Early Flowerer’
Summer to Fall

Perennial
Medium
Low
Helenium autumnale ‘Sahin’s Early Flowerer’
Ringed orange petals around a dark brown-black disc

Neutral
None
NeutralNonePerennialMediumSummer to FallLowModerate
Champagne Bubbles Iceland Poppy*
Papaver nudicaule ‘Champagne Bubbles’
Spring to Summer

Perennial
Medium
Low
Papaver nudicaule ‘Champagne Bubbles’
Delicate, papery cup-shaped petals in soft yellowish-orange

Neutral
None
NeutralNonePerennialMediumSpring to SummerLowModerate
Zagreb Orange Coreopsis*
Coreopsis verticillata ‘Zagreb Orange’
Spring to Summer

Annual
Medium
Low
Coreopsis verticillata ‘Zagreb Orange’
Bright orange daisy-like blooms with a deep reddish-brown central disk

Neutral
None
NeutralNoneAnnualMediumSpring to SummerLowNon-toxic
Orange Peacock Flower
Caesalpinia pulcherrima
Summer to Fall

Perennial
Medium
Low
Caesalpinia pulcherrima
Bright orange petals edged in yellow and streaked with deep red

Sweet
Mild
SweetMildPerennialMediumSummer to FallLowModerate
California Poppy
Eschscholzia californica
Spring to Summer

Perennial
Medium
Low
Eschscholzia californica
Silky, cup-shaped poppy blooms of orange-yellow

Neutral
None
NeutralNonePerennialMediumSpring to SummerLowModerate
Rocket Orange Snapdragon*
Antirrhinum majus ‘Rocket Orange’
Spring to Summer

Biennial
Small
Moderate
Antirrhinum majus ‘Rocket Orange’
Clusters of bright orange, dragon-shaped blooms tightly arranged along upright spikes

Neutral
Mild
NeutralMildBiennialSmallSpring to SummerModerateNon-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.

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