Red flowers are an attractive addition to any garden. But they’re even nicer and more elegant with a black center. Look out for such flowers in the list below.
Anemone
Red anemones have black centers with yellow outlines. Anemones can be spotted throughout temperate areas of the world except in Antarctica, Australia, and New Zealand. Anemones are used to treat respiratory and gastrointestinal illnesses.
Chocolate Cosmos
Chocolate cosmos have a dirty red appearance with an even blacker center color. They were thought of to be extinct but were found once again to their native land of Mexico. Chocolate cosmos indicate a love confession.
Coneflower
The red cone flower is also called “Sombrero Salsa Red” or a red dancing hat. The flowers look drooping down hence the hat moniker. Coneflowers bloom their fields annually.
Gaillardia
Red gaillardias have white or yellow outlined petals and dark red to black center colors. These flowers were named after an enthusiastic French botanist. Red gaillardias represent charm and modesty.
Gazania
Once red gazanias become old, their yellow center becomes black. These flowers are also referred to as “red shades”.
Gerbera Daisy
Red gerbera daisies transition from bright red petals, darker red center outlines, and black inner color. Gerbera daisies require thorough watering in the morning, exposure to sunlight, fertilizers, and trimming. Red gerbera daisies represent rejuvenation.
Poppy
Red poppies are under the poppy plant family of Papaveraceae. These poppies indicate support and loyalty to the US’ armed forces. Red poppies represent hopefulness for a better future.
Red Black-Eyed Susan
These flowers bear mahogany red colors and a black central color. Despite its name, these flowers represent encouragement. The Native American tribes use these flowers as cure for earaches, snakebites, and parasitic infestations in the body.
Red Nigella
Red nigellas have this dusty pink to red appearance with a black colored center. Despite its nickname as the “devil in a bush”, red nigellas represent harmony.
Red Rock Soapwort
Red rock soapworts are among the most popular alongside the white variant. This native plant to Asia and Europe was a reputable component in soap-making. The flowers are used as ornamental pieces while the roots are widely used in herbal medicine.
Red Sunflower
Red sunflowers are appreciated for their beauty especially when they cover much ground cover. Its petals are used as dye and oils can be extracted from it. They symbolize strength.
Red Tulip
Upon close inspection, red tulips have black spots at its core. Red tulips are a common sight in floral arrangements. They convey the message of an ardent love.
Sneezeweed
Red sneezeweed takes up the appearance of a miniature sunflower but with detached petals. They are named as such because Native Americans used them to force sneezes out of patients suffering from head colds.
Tomer Red
Tomer reds are often mistaken as roses for having the same layered petal appearance. Tomer reds however have a distinct black center than the roses. These flowers can grow from 10-12 inches in a variety of soil classes.
Windy Willow
Red windy willows are a sight to marvel during spring. The petals move to the direction of the wind without being removed from the flower. These flowers love a lot of shade.
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