5 of the best bulbs to plant in February for red blooms – ruby, crimson and burgundy options for showstopping summer displays

Red Dahlia 'Arabian Night' flowers growing in garden.

Aiming for a red garden colour scheme this year? There are a huge number of bulbs to plant in February for red blooms.

I’m talking classic February-planted summer bulbs, tubers and claws that flourish into shades of red, crimson and burgundy during the warmer months. Bolder garden palettes are set to be a huge garden trend for 2026, and red flowers are brilliant for infusing some life and character into your planting scheme.