Adding Orange In The Garden

 

Looking for orange color that can handle an East Texas summer? From bright tropical blooms to dependable warm-season annuals, there are plenty of ways to bring this bold color into your flower beds and containers.

 
 

Crossandra

 

Crossandra has deep-green, glossy foliage topped with beautiful orange flowers throughout the warm season. Its tropical look makes it a great choice for containers or landscape beds.

Plants can grow to approximately 2 feet tall and wide, depending on the variety and growing conditions. In East Texas, Crossandra generally appreciates bright light with some protection from our harshest afternoon sun and performs best in well-drained soil with consistent moisture.

 

 
 

‘Bells of Fire’ Esperanza

 

‘Bells of Fire’ Esperanza is a more compact selection of Esperanza that produces clusters of fiery red-orange, trumpet-shaped flowers.

It loves sunlight and heat and can bloom throughout the warm season and into fall. Its bright flowers are also attractive to hummingbirds and other pollinators.

 

 
 

Profusion Zinnia

 

Profusion Zinnia is one of my “go-to” summer bloomers! These heat-loving plants form colorful mounds covered with flowers and can continue blooming throughout the warm season until frost.

They’re easy to care for, tolerate our summer heat beautifully, and generally don’t require regular deadheading to continue flowering.

 

 
 

Neon Orange SunPatiens®

 

Bright—as in “you’ll need sunglasses!” bright. Neon Orange SunPatiens® bring an incredible pop of color to beds and containers.

SunPatiens® can tolerate considerably more sun than traditional Impatiens, although the ideal amount of sunlight depends on the variety and growing conditions. In East Texas, morning sun with some protection from intense afternoon heat can help reduce stress during the hottest part of summer.

They appreciate consistent moisture, especially in containers, but don’t automatically water them every day. Check the soil regularly and water thoroughly when needed, making sure excess water can drain away.

 

 
 

Orange Impatiens

 

Orange Impatiens create beautiful mounds that can look like pillows covered in bright orange flowers.

Traditional Impatiens prefer shade or filtered light and can tolerate some gentle morning sun. Protect them from intense afternoon sunlight, especially during an East Texas summer.

They’re beautiful planted in the ground or in containers and perform best with good drainage and consistent moisture.

 

 
 

Marigolds

 

Marigolds are an old garden favorite that continues to earn its place in summer flower beds and containers. Depending on the variety, flowers range from solid orange to combinations of orange, gold, yellow, and deeper reddish tones.

Give them plenty of sunlight and well-drained soil. Removing spent flowers can help keep many Marigold varieties tidy and encourage continued blooming.

 

 
 

Bring on the Orange!

 

Whether you’re looking for a tropical statement plant, a pollinator favorite, or dependable seasonal color, orange is an easy way to brighten up your summer landscape.

Just remember to match each plant to the right amount of sunlight, moisture, and drainage—and let those bright blooms do the rest!