Celebrate Patriotic Holidays with Red, White, and Blue Flowers

Planting flowers in patriotic hues is a great way to celebrate your freedom year-round. Here’s a list of the best red, white, and blue flowers for containers and flower gardens.

What types of red, white, and blue flowers can I grow in a container?

Some flowers grow better than others in plant pots and containers. Here are some of our favorite patriotic-colored flowers you can grow in pots!

Red Flowers

Americana Bright Red

This type of flower is a zonal geranium with large, vibrant blooms. It’s a versatile geranium that grows well in both a container and in-ground.

Americana bright red prefers full sun to partial shade. It blooms from early spring to late fall. And matures to 14 to 16 inches in height and width.

Designer Red

This type of flower is more compact than Americana bright red, so it works well for smaller containers. The bright, showy blooms will be the star of any flower container.

Designer red prefers rich, well-draining soil and full sun to part sun. You can enjoy bright blooms from early spring until the first frost.

Daredevil Claret

If you prefer a deeper red bloom, daredevil claret is an award-winning choice for gardeners that live in the south as it thrives in hardiness zones 9 to 11. It performs equally well in a container or a garden.

Daredevil claret grows to a height of 18 to 24 inches and a width of 10 to 14 inches. It is also heat and drought-tolerant.

White Flowers

Sweet Alyssum

Sweet alyssum is an annual bloomer and one of the easiest plants to grow. It blooms in dense clusters of small, white, 4-petaled flowers.

The blooms are sweetly fragrant, often so numerous that they completely cover the leaves. Sweet alyssum grows to a height of 3 to 9 inches and 12 inches in width. This showy plant prefers full sun to part shade and is drought tolerant.

White Petunia

Petunias can be found in wide varieties and colors, but white petunias make an especially perfect addition to your Fourth of July floral arrangements. Varying 6 to 18 inches, these annual flowers are an excellent choice for any garden, container, or hanging basket.

Petunias should be watered at least once a week and thrive in direct sunlight.

Blue Flowers

Laguna Dark Blue Lobelia

Laguna dark blue lobelia is a long-blooming perennial that features true-blue flowers in light to dark shades. An ideal container plant grows to a height of 6 to 12 inches.

Laguna dark blue lobelia is hardy in zones 9 to 11 and prefers full sun or a partly shaded location. This bloomer can handle summer’s heat and grows well in combination containers, hanging baskets, and window boxes.

To encourage rebloom, trim the plant with pruning shears or scissors. A haircut will allow new growth and flowers.

Morning Glory

Blue-colored morning glory flowers are a great addition to your potted flower arrangements and are often incorporated into hanging baskets. These low-maintenance flowers can grow with vines ranging from 6 to 12 feet.

Morning glories are perennial flowers that are hardy in zones 9-11. They do the best in sunny spots, blooming in a garden from early summer into autumn.

Here are some more tips about growing flowers in pots!

What types of red, white, and blue flowers can I grow in my garden?

Don’t forget to update your flower gardens as well! Make your garden holiday-ready with some of our favorite flowers that do best in flower beds or in-ground garden areas.

Red Salvia

Red salvia flowers are a favorite of bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. These easy-to-grow flowers can reach up to 5 feet tall and can be found in annual and perennial types. They will bloom from late spring until early fall and like having full sunlight.

White Peony

White peony flowers are a perfect addition to any garden or planter. These perennial flowers are hardy in Zones 3-8 and bloom throughout late spring and early summer. Peonies require little maintenance and like it best in a garden spot that receives 6 to 8 hours of daily sunlight.

Blue Hydrangeas

Bigleaf hydrangeas or hydrangea macrophylla can be found in various colors, including blue. Often called Nikko blue hydrangeas, the color of these flowers is obtained by being grown in acidic soils with a pH of 5.5 or below. These perennials grow best in hardiness zones 6-9 with direct sunlight and bloom in early to late summer.

Blue Daisy

Also known as the felicia daisy, this blue-colored flower is perfect for all your decorating needs. Blue daisies bloom throughout the spring, summer, and fall and grow best with full sunlight. This is a low-maintenance flower and is a favorite of bees and butterflies!

Click here for a list of more flowers you can plant in your garden.

What extra touches can I add to potted red, white, and blue flowers for a patriotic look?

• Poke a few small flags in the open spaces surrounding blooms.
• Attach a bold, flag-hued bow to the front of the pot.
• Gently weave a narrow, flag-hued ribbon throughout the flowers.
• Add a patriotic pinwheel for movement and interest.
• Paint a terra cotta planter in red, white, and blue.

Did you know? The colors of the U.S. flag have significant meanings: red for valor, white for hope, and blue, for reverence and loyalty.