Orange and peach tones are always in high demand among cut flower lovers, especially as summer fades into fall—but finding the right varieties for a cutting garden can be tricky! These warm, glowing hues bring a cheerful touch to autumn palettes, pumpkin centrepieces, and Thanksgiving arrangements. In this blog post, I’m sharing my favourite orange flowers to grow, even in a short growing season!
Want a rainbow of blooms? Start with my favourite red flowers here!
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The Best Orange Flowers for your Flower Garden
Benary’s Giant Orange Zinnia
Zinnias are one of my favourite flowers in my cutting garden. A row of zinnias in full bloom is pure joy, with endless blossoms to cut and enjoy all season long. Their vibrant colours brighten the garden and the spirit, and when zinnias thrive, they truly bring happiness with every bloom!
Celosia
Growing celosia can be quite challenging in my cold climate, so I haven’t had much luck with it. However, I saved some Floret seeds last year and am hoping to find some orange blooms in the mix! If you have better success with celosia, the Celway Terracotta variety is a great option for a pop of orange, but many others offer a range of orange shades, as well.
Related: How to Grow Celosia in a Cold Climate, Short Growing Season
Chinese Lanterns
I grew these a long time ago and loved them, but they are known to be super invasive. The only way to get rid of Chinese lanterns is to drown them out, which is really difficult to do where I garden.
Cornel Bronze Dahlia
The colour of your dahlias depends heavily on your soil, the temperature, and the hours of daylight when your dahlias are growing. For example, I’ve gotten Tangerine Dream dahlias from other growers that were very orange and white, even though the ones I was growing about an hour and a half away at my flower farm were very peach and white.
Crackerjack Marigold
Marigolds are a vibrant addition to any flower garden. They’re easy to grow, bloom from late summer to early fall, and make excellent cut flowers if you choose long-stemmed varieties like Crackerjack. Plus, saving seeds from them is a breeze!
Related: The 5 Easiest Cut Flowers to Save from Seed
Globe Flower
Also known as trollius, these flowers are a rare gem. With their ranunculus-like blooms, globe flowers are a perfect addition to any perennial garden. They can be tricky to find at garden centers—so if you spot one, don’t hesitate to bring it home!
Gomphrena
You can find gomphrena in shades of orange and peach, though I’ve only grown it in purple and white (hence the photo below). Also known as globe amaranth, this flower can be tricky to grow in my cold climate!
Kingsize Orange Strawflower
Strawflowers are a must-have in my cut flower garden, perfect for both fresh and dried arrangements. This year, I’m growing plenty and hope to actually use them in season instead of saving them all for later.
Related: 25+ Best Flowers to Grow for Dried Flower Arrangements
Potomac Orange Snapdragon
Snapdragons are a staple in my cut flower garden, providing reliable blooms from early season through fall. With careful succession planting, they’re always in my bouquets, surviving even in cooler temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). Their tall stems and vibrant colours make them essential for any flower farmer!
Queeny Lime Orange Zinnia
Pictured here are several colours from the Queeny Lime series. No matter what colour you grow, these flowers work well to pull together a bouquet! The red and the orange shades are my favourite.
Ranunculus
Ranunculus can be a bit tricky to grow, but their delicate, rose-like blooms are long-lasting and absolutely stunning. Though they face heavy pest pressure in my Zone 3 garden, I’m always hopeful for a strong harvest!
Related: How to Grow Ranunculus in Zone 3 (So They Don’t Die!)
Sahara Rudbeckia
Not all of the blooms will show up orange in this mix, but several perennial varieties have lovely orange shades, as well!
Sylvia Dahlia
The Best Peach Flowers for your Flower Garden
Apricot/Peach Mix Strawflower
Cactus Zinnia
Linda’s Baby Dahlia
Madame Butterfly Bronze Snapdragon
Peaches N Cream Dahlia
Tangerine Dream Dahlia
Voyage 2 Champagne Lisianthus
The lisianthus pictured below is not the correct variety, but I will replace this photo if I’m successful with my Voyage 2 crop this year!
Are there any orange flowers I missed? Let me know in the comments!
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