Tangerine blooms, though not as incandescent as their citrine counterparts nor as assertive as vermilion blossoms, inject copious vibrancy into their surroundings, both in solitary splendor and in amalgamations. Orange is heralded as a symbol of zest, mirth, camaraderie, and robust wellness—sentiments evoked upon beholding a garden verge teeming with flora flaunting tangerine petals. An assemblage of azure and orange florals can create an exceedingly picturesque vista. Beyond the realm of blossoms, tangerine hues manifest in drupes and even in the vessels of seeds.
Lantana
Lantana’s florets cluster into small, vividly colored bouquets from the zenith of summer until the inaugural frost of October. Its foliage, of a deep viridian shade and elongated form, bears a corrugated texture and emits a fragrant scent. These tropical vegetations, typically cultivated as annuals in frost-susceptible locales, have blossoms that attract lepidopterans. Certain cultivars possess resilience up to zone 7.
Tangerine Lily
The tangerine lily flaunts flamboyant orange petals adorned with crimson highlights and sepia speckles. This lily unveils its splendor in early summer, with mature bulbs offering an average of six blooms. Post-blooming, the foliage should be pruned once it adopts a yellow hue.
Frizzle Sizzle Orange Pansy
Pansies, celebrated garden flowers, bloom in a spectrum of shades from mid-spring to the onset of summer. These ephemeral perennials or biennials are commonly treated as annuals. In warmer climes, they also adorn autumn gardens. The flowers, measuring 2 to 4 inches across, present a notably flat aspect. Deadheading encourages further flowering.
Flowering Maple (Abutilon x hybridum)
Resembling a diminutive maple in appearance, the flowering maple is distinguished by its bell-shaped flowers available in a diverse palette. These subtropical plants are averse to frost; hence, they are wintered indoors unless intended as annuals. They exhibit seasonal blooming and remain evergreen in their native habitats.
Tangerine Ballerina Tulip
Tulips, a harbinger of spring in many gardens, lack only a true blue in their color array. Numerous vibrant tangerine varieties are available, each distinct in petal configuration and size. Noteworthy orange tulips include ‘Orange Princess,’ ‘Orange Emperor,’ and ‘Princess Irene.’
Butterfly Weed
Indigenous to the eastern and southern U.S., Butterfly weed thrives in compact clusters reaching up to 3 feet in height. Summer ushers in clusters of minute, vivid tangerine blossoms on pilose stalks, enticing butterflies. These blooms give rise to seed pods, which ought to be excised promptly to deter spontaneous propagation.
Chinese Lantern
The Chinese lantern plant matures into clusters spanning up to 2 feet in both height and breadth. Following its diminutive white flowers in summer, its most striking feature emerges: an orange-red calyx resembling tiny lanterns, hence its moniker. Under optimal conditions, this plant proliferates swiftly, advising containment in constrained environments to moderate expansion.
Prince of Orange Oriental Poppy
With petals mimicking the texture of crepe paper, Oriental poppies inject vivid chroma into the summer landscape. These plants form compact clusters with gray-green foliage that recedes swiftly post-bloom. A layer of mulch can aid in insulating the plants through the winter months.
Calendula
Also known as pot marigolds, calendulas are charming annuals for the garden, straightforward to cultivate from seeds. Start indoors seven weeks prior to the last expected frost or sow directly outside post-frost.
Montbretia
Frequently featured in floral arrangements, montbretia bears foliage akin to irises, with blossoms reminiscent of freesias. In their upper growth zones, these plants reach heights of 2 to 4 feet and benefit from winter protection via a mulch layer.
Cleopatra Canna Lily
Contrary to its common appellation, the canna lily does not belong to the Lilium genus, hence not a true lily. Nevertheless, it boasts splendid tangerine flowers resembling lilies and can ascend up to 5 feet in stature. In cooler climates, canna rhizomes may be unearthed and stored over the winter.