30 Beautiful Flowers That Will Bring So Much Color To Your Garden

Whether you need some new ideas for your garden, want to change your wallpaper to an image of flowers, or you just want to look at pictures of pretty blooms, we’ve rounded up tons of images of stunning flowers that brighten any landscape. These pictures of flowers are so pretty that you might even be inspired to draw your own. And if you’re looking to refresh your yard, consider planting these colorful species of flowers. We’ve also included when each flower typically blooms, so once you’ve figured out which types of flowers would look best in your garden, you’ll know when the plants will thrive.If you want to learn more about different types of flowers, we’ve got you covered.

We’ve included a wide variety of various blooms—common types of flowers and maybe some species of flowers you’ve never heard of. Along with the names and pictures of the flowers, you’ll find interesting details about the beautiful blooms (Did you know adding myrtle in a bridal bouquet is a royal tradition?) From tulips to sunflowers to roses, these beautiful flowers are sure to inspire your inner green thumb. So get your gardening tools ready, and browse through images of our favorite flowers.

Known for its rich scent, this waxy flower with glossy thick leaves is often used in perfumes. An evergreen shrub that can grow 8 feet tall, gardenias grow best in humid areas.

Bloom seasons: They can bloom during different seasons depending on the variety. Many appear in the spring and summer

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Typically called Peruvian lilies, they come in bright colors like pink, orange, and purple. Alstroemerias easy to grow and don't require a ton of care. Great for flower bouquets, they last up to two weeks once cut.

Bloom season: Summer

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With hundreds of species, roses bloom in a myriad of beautiful colors. These romantic flowers aren't just for Valentine's Day—they'll look gorgeous in your garden. Plant them where they'll get enough morning sun, and make sure to water them diligently.

Bloom season: Summer

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These trumpet-shaped flowers are popular to plant in flowerbeds. They come in a variety of colors, and they're easy to grow.

Bloom seasons: Spring, fall, and summer

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Part of the sunflower family, these bright flowers bloom all summer long. They thrive in lots of sunshine and can even endure hot summers.

Bloom seasons: Spring, fall, and summer

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These beauties often sprout in vibrant colors like yellow, pink or purple. They're a pretty addition to water gardens and natural or artificial ponds.

Bloom seasons: Fall and summer

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Tulips signal spring's arrival—typically, they begin to emerge in March. While most feature a single flower, a few kinds can sprout up to four on one stem. Most varieties need lots of afternoon sunlight.

Bloom seasons: Spring

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These star-shaped flowers come in a variety of bright colors. Easy to maintain, these fragrant flowers attract butterflies and hummingbirds.

Bloom seasons: Spring and summer

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These are a type of rhododendron (with an unusual name) that feature purple or brown freckling on their funnel-shaped, pink-tinged petals.

Bloom seasons: Spring, summer, fall

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Along with brightening your garden, sunflowers have lots of nectar that can attracts bees. They need about six to eight hours of sunlight a day.

Bloom season: Summer

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While there are many varieties of anemone out there, this type can most often be spotted thanks to their wide black centers, which provide striking contrast to red, purple, and white petals.

Bloom season: Fall and spring

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Featuring thick leaves, these star-shaped flowers grow in clusters. We love that they're easy to care for and attract pollinators.

Bloom season: Summer and fall

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These drooping blue bulbs are supported by reddish stems and are strongly scented. With the look of wedding bells, this could be your "something blue."

Bloom season: Spring, fall, and summer

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Fluffy white myrtle, distinguished by its little hairs, has a long-standing tradition of appearing in the bridal bouquets of the British royals.

Bloom season: Spring and summer

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These papaver rhoeas, commonly referred to as corn, field or common poppies, are annual wildflowers that became a symbol of the blood spilled in World War I.

Bloom season: Spring and summer

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This perennial flower needs a lot of sunlight and dry soil. They come in a variety of colors.

Bloom season: Summer

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The salvia plant, more commonly known as meadow sage, often produces rich purple and royal blue flowers that also come in various warmer shades. They thrive in hot, dry conditions.

Bloom season: Spring, summer, and fall

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Appearing in warm, happy colors of orange, yellow, pink, red, and white, ranunculus flowers are comprised of tight circles of petals.

Bloom season: Summer

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Orchids grow all over the world and have symmetry similar to human faces! This bilateral symmetry means that when split vertically down the middle, the two halves mirror each other.

Bloom season: Different seasons

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Also known as Indian paintbrushes, castillejas grow across the Western and Southwestern states. These peculiar yet striking wildflowers actually survive by "borrowing" the nutrients from roots of surrounding plants.

Bloom season: Spring

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These pretty wildflowers kind of look like a doodle of a flower, with their perfect five petals and funky stamens. They are commonly called the Christmas rose because they bloom in winter.

Bloom season: Winter

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Dahlias come in a rainbow of colors and thrive in well-drained, rich soil. They bloom from midsummer to first frost, so there's still time to take in their beauty.

Bloom seasons: Summer and fall

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Azaleas should be planted in the spring in lightly shaded areas. Exposure to excessive sunlight can actually burn their leaves, while too little light can deprive them of oxygen. With the right care, they can also make for excellent houseplants.

Bloom season: Spring

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With their fluffy abundance of petals, their colors of cream and pink, and their peak season in spring, peonies are a favorite for bridal bouquets.

Bloom seasons: Spring and summer

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Part of the dandelion family, chicory is proven to have many health benefits for digestion, pains and bacterial infections. It also promotes weight-loss and is often ground into powder as a substitute for coffee.

Bloom seasons: Spring and summer

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Blanket flowers, or gaillardia, are perennials of the sunflower family that bloom with red petals fading into orange and yellow tips.

Bloom seasons: Summer and fall

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Looking to brighten your garden? Pansies come in bright colors. Featuring heart-shaped petals that overlap, these pretty flowers do best in cool weather.

Bloom seasons: Year-round

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Before they give us delicious fruits to pick , these elegant flowers stand on their own in the beauty department.

Bloom season: Spring

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These bright flowers are easy to grow. Just make sure not to overwater them because too much moisture will damage the roots.

Bloom season: Summer

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These big blooms have around 70 species. You can change the color of hydrangeas by changing the pH of the soil they're in. They need lots of water so make sure they're hydrated.

Bloom season: Early spring to late autumn.

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