Are you looking to spice up your landscaping? Here is an idea. Paint it red just like the queen said. Well, maybe not paint it, plant it red.
We have curated a list of some of the best RED plants! Read on to find out what our favorite varieties of perennials, annuals, shrubs, and trees.
Red plants and flowers automatically pull someone’s attention. Red is best used sparingly or in large backyards. Red is a color that using a little goes a long way. Often bold colors can make space feel smaller.
How To Use Red In Your Landscaping
Use it to command attention. Like a stop sign, red makes us pause. Take advantage of this bold hue in the landscape to direct the eye where you want it. Use it to lead eyes to an entry or exit point or a focal piece.
Red is an excellent choice for planters; pair some red impatiens with a Sweet Potato Vine for a stunning planter.
Layer red flowering shrubs with evergreens to add depth to your landscaping. The stark contrast in colors creates a more intimate feel in a large backyard.
The color red emits feelings of power, passion, love, and joy. Go ahead and add some of these plants to create powerful thoughts through color!
Perennials
-Sizzle & Spice ‘Hot Paprika’ Coreopsis
– Hibiscus
– Yarrow
– Red Hot Poker
Ornamental Grasses
-‘Red Baron’ Imperata cylindrica
– Cheyenne Sky Panicum
Shrubs
-Cam Jap Yuletide
-Azalea Encores
-Drift Roses
Trees
– Red Twig Dogwood (This can be a tree or a shrub)
– Japanese Maple
– Hawthorn Tree
If you are looking to add interest and color to your landscaping but are unsure where to start, start by giving the office a call to have one of our great landscape designers come out and talk it out with you. Our goal is always to create an amazing cohesive design that works within your space and desires.