Sometimes, you just need a list of red plants. Whether you’re looking for seasonal colour or something that stays red all year round, in this article you’ll find a list of plants with red foliage or red flowers.
There are varying tones from more orange to more purple, with some (such as Tasred Dianella) being more subtle than others (such as Blush Nandina).
1. RUBY VELVET™ Anigozanthos hybrid.
Red Flowers
Callistemons. https://www.ozbreed.com.au/plant-ranges/native-shrubs-groundcovers/#callistemon
Fire Bells™ Correa pulchella ‘COR11’ PBR Intended. https://www.ozbreed.com.au/plant-ranges/native-shrubs-groundcovers/fire-bells-correa-is-a-dense-ground-cover-with-minimal-pruning/
Crimson Villea™ Grevillea rosmarinifolia ‘H16’ PBR. https://www.ozbreed.com.au/plant-ranges/native-shrubs-groundcovers/crimson-villea-grevillea/
Cherry Cluster™ Grevillea rhyolitica x juniperina ‘TWD01’ PBR. https://www.ozbreed.com.au/plant-ranges/native-shrubs-groundcovers/cherry-cluster-grevillea/
RUBY VELVET™ Anigozanthos hybrid. https://www.ozbreed.com.au/plant-ranges/kangaroo-paws/ruby-velvet-anigozanthos-is-a-kangaroo-paw-with-bold-red-flowers-velvet-kangaroo-paws/
Purple Lea® Cenchrus purpurascens ‘PA400’ PBR. https://www.ozbreed.com.au/plant-ranges/native-grasses/purple-lea-has-showy-purple-flowers-ornamental-native-grass/
All Seasons Red™ Mandevilla spp ‘MANDI301’ Intended. https://www.ozbreed.com.au/plant-ranges/hardy-exotic-range/all-seasons-red-mandevilla/
Grande Red™ Lagerstroemia spp ‘CM01’ PBR Intended. https://www.ozbreed.com.au/plant-ranges/hardy-exotic-range/grande-red-crepe-myrtle-compact-red-flowered-drought-hardy-tree/
Velvet Sky™ Metrosideros collina ‘MB01’ PBR. https://www.ozbreed.com.au/plant-ranges/hardy-exotic-range/velvet-sky-metrosideros/
Sea Urchin™ Aloe hybrid ‘ANDsea’ PBR. https://www.ozbreed.com.au/plant-ranges/hardy-exotic-range/sea-urchin-aloe
Autumn Bravo™ Rhododendron hybrid ‘CONLEN’ PBR. https://www.ozbreed.com.au/encore-azaleas/autumn-bravo-is-a-heat-tolerant-repeat-blooming-azalea-encore-azalea-range/
Autumn Fire™ Rhododendron hybrid ‘ROBLEZ’. https://www.ozbreed.com.au/encore-azaleas/autumn-fire/
Autumn Ruby™ Rhododendron hybrid ‘CONLER’ PBR. https://www.ozbreed.com.au/encore-azaleas/autumn-rubyis-a-heat-tolerant-azalea-with-lipstick-pink-flowers-encore-azaleas-range/
Slim™Callistemon viminalis ‘CV01’ PBR.
Red Foliage
Blaze™ Dianella tasmanica ‘NPW2’ PBR. https://www.ozbreed.com.au/plant-ranges/strappy-leaf-plants/blaze-dianella/
3. Blaze™ Dianella tasmanica ‘NPW2’ PBR.
Tasred® Dianella tasmanica ‘TR20’ PBR. https://www.ozbreed.com.au/plant-ranges/strappy-leaf-plants/tasred-dianella/
Sweet Mist® Phormium tenax ‘PH0S2’ PBR. https://www.ozbreed.com.au/plant-ranges/strappy-leaf-plants/sweet-mist-phormium/
Blush™ Nandina domestica ‘AKA’ PBR. https://www.ozbreed.com.au/plant-ranges/hardy-exotic-range/blush-nandina/
Flirt™ Nandina domestica ‘MURASAKI’ PBR. https://www.ozbreed.com.au/plant-ranges/hardy-exotic-range/flirt-nandina/
Brazilian Red Hots™Alternanthera dentata ‘BRAZILIAN RED’ PBR. https://www.ozbreed.com.au/plant-ranges/hardy-exotic-range/brazilian-red-hots-alternanthera/
Little Ruby™ Alternanthera dentata ‘LRU30’ PBR. https://www.ozbreed.com.au/plant-ranges/hardy-exotic-range/little-ruby-alternanthera-is-a-compact-ground-cover-emporium-range-hotties/
Purple Pixie™ Loropetalum chinense ‘PEACK’ PBR. https://www.ozbreed.com.au/plant-ranges/hardy-exotic-range/purple-pixie-loropetalum-is-a-groundcover-plant-with-rich-purple-foliage-hardy-exotic-range/
Intense™ Salvia ‘SAL02’ PBR. https://www.ozbreed.com.au/plant-ranges/landscape-flowers/intense/
Thin Red™ Photinia x fraseri ‘NP01’ PBR. https://www.ozbreed.com.au/plant-ranges/hardy-exotic-range/thin-red/
4. Blush™ Nandina domestica ‘AKA’ PBR.
The Psychological Significance of Red in Landscape Design
The colour red holds a unique psychological significance that can profoundly influence the atmosphere and perception of outdoor spaces. With a bold and vibrant nature, red is a colour that naturally draws attention, making it an ideal choice for creating focal points within a garden.
Red evokes feelings of warmth and energy, often associated with passion and excitement. It can inject a sense of vitality and dynamism, making a space feel more lively and invigorating. This makes red particularly effective in areas where an uplifting mood is desired, such as social spaces intended for gatherings and entertainment. It’s not so great for calming the mood for a study nook.
Conclusion
Red is a powerful colour to add to your landscape’s palette. Whether you’re looking for year-round or seasonal interest, foliage or flowers, I hope you find this list of red plants useful.