most beautiful red flowers

Gerbera daisy is a perennial plant which is acclaimed for its brilliantly colored flowers. It resembles large daisies with a golden center surrounded by several petals. The colors of this flower range from white, orange, cream, pink to red and violet.

These tall stemmed, trumpets like bloom symbolize radiant beauty. It is believed that this flower was born from a shy shepherdess who pierced her heart to create this crimson flower. Amaryllis flower stands for pride, determination and radiant beauty. It comes in several colors like white, pink, cream, orange and red.

Poinsettia is a bright red flower which is native to America. Poinsettia is not actually a flower; it is a cluster of leaves that changes color and form an incredible hue that people love. They come in colors like orange, cream, but most often in red. Poinsettia is often considered as a symbol of purity and it symbolizes cheerfulness and success.

Similar to red roses, red tulips are associated with love and passion. Elegant and romantic, the red tulip is the perfect flower to show irresistible love. Red tulips hold a historical significance. A Turkish prince named Farad was love struck by a maiden named Shirin. When he learnt about Shirin s death, he was so overcome with grief that he killed himself by riding his horse over the edge of a cliff. It is believed that the red tulips sprang from each droplets of his blood. Thus red tulips stand for pure love.

Lilies come in different sizes and colors like yellow, white, lavender, orange and red. This elegant and exotic flower inspires feelings of passionate love and desire. Lilies are often used during weddings as a symbol of union, partnership and long lasting relationship. White lily is often associated with Virgin Mary thus is considered as a symbol of purity and chastity.

Zinnia is quite an uncommon flower and not many people know about it. This is a small flower that is native to Mexico and is found widely in South America. It comes in bright and vivid colors which make it stand out of the crowd. Zinnia is a symbol of lasting love, goodness, thought of an absent friend and constancy. Red zinnia stands for constancy.

The name Celosia derives from a Greek word Kelos which means burned because this flower looks as if its head is on flame. It is a tropical plant with beautiful blooming flowers that are mainly used for decoration in the garden and weddings. Celosia flower conveys really strong emotion and signifies silliness, humor and warmth. This flower is also used for medicinal purposes and is used to treat chest problems and diarrhea.

Dianthus, a name derived from the Greek and it belongs to the family of Caryophyllaceae. This is one of the best fragrant flowers and comes in single, double or semi double blooms. It has a sweet and spicy aroma and offer attractive foliage.

Dahlia is a close relative of chrysanthemum, daisy, dandelion, marigold and zinnia and is a member of the Asteraceae or aster/sunflower family. Dahlia flowers are remarkable because of their diversity in bloom shape and color. Their meanings range from a sign of warning to change or travel and even a sign of betrayal. In Victorian period, dahlia meant flower that has survived . Symbolically, the dahlia denotes elegance and dignity.

Aster is one of the most popular and beautiful flowers. Its beauty, pretty jazzy flower head and mushy texture have always made them an enchanting flower. Aster is available in a variety of shades like white, purple, red, and yellow. Red aster is considered as a symbol of love and patience.