Gardening Flowers 11 Flowering Plants with Breathtakingly Big Blooms By Jenny Krane Jenny Krane Jenny Krane is a former contributing writer for the garden section of BHG.com. She graduated from Drake University in 2017 with a Bachelor's in Magazine Journalism and English. She is the Creative & Production Director for the fine art publication, Art of the West. Learn about BHG's Editorial Process Updated on September 1, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Get the most bang (and bloom) for your buck with these garden selections. These plants are known for their big, standout blooms. 01 of 11 Hibiscus When you think tropical, think hibiscus. These colorful blooms with prominent stamen can be the size of a dinner plate and come in shades of pink, red, yellow, orange, and white. While the majority of the petals are generally one color, they are often studded with a contrasting "eye" in the center of the blooms. The Best Tropical Flowers for Your Patio 02 of 11 Lily Jay Wilde Lilies are known for their sweet fragrance, spear-shape (sometimes speckled) petals, and bold and bright centers. Lilium 'Star Gazer' is one of the world's most popular lily varieties, with speckled magenta trumpets edged in white. This bulb's blooms can be over 6 inches wide. 03 of 11 Lotus The lotus flower is a staple in any Asian-inspired garden, especially those with water features and ponds. The blooms of this delicate flower can reach up to 12 inches across. As they open, the petals reveal a crown of golden stamens that gradually gives way to a large ornamental seedhead. The Best Water Garden Plants to Add Natural Beauty to Your Garden 04 of 11 Peony Peonies are popular flowers that are common picks for bouquets and wedding flowers. The lacy, layered blooms give a soft and elegant look, then open to expose a textured yellow center. Peonies thrive in full sun but will tolerate partial shade. 05 of 11 Sunflower Big, beautiful, and old-fashioned, sunflowers fit into every garden. These sunny yellow flowers have standout blooms with brown, seedy centers. Classic sunflower blooms can grow to be the size of an adult's head! 06 of 11 Dahlia Dahlias make a bold statement in the garden with spiky, colorful petals in a full, layered pattern. The flowers bloom in mid- to late summer. Some varieties of dahlias can have blooms 10-12 inches wide. 07 of 11 Clematis This showy vine is always a hit in the garden. The summer-blooming varieties have large flowers with contrasting centers, and some have striping or veining patterns. Clematis flowers can be up to 7 inches wide. 15 of the Prettiest Flowering Vines That Will Stop You in Your Tracks 08 of 11 Poppy Five-inch-across blooms in warm hues of red, pink, and orange make poppies a standout garden flower. The blooms have ruffled petals and a dark center, the most well-known variety being red with a black center. Plant poppies in full sun for the best and biggest blooms. 09 of 11 Angel's Trumpet A showstopping shrub that transforms any space into a tropical getaway, angel's trumpet boasts huge, pendulous blooms with a pleasant fragrance. The flowers of this plant come in pink, orange, yellow, white, and the occasional purple, and blooms can grow up to a foot long depending on variety. These low-maintenance shrubs are also a deer-resistant plant. 10 of 11 Zinnia These tough, long-blooming annuals are a great addition to any cutting garden and come in myriad colors (excluding blue). Low-growing varieties of zinnia are perfect selections for borders. The 4-inch-wide flowers prefer to be planted in full sun. 10 of the Best Annuals to Grow in Your Cutting Garden 11 of 11 Camellia These rose-like flowers have soft and delicate petals of pink, red, and white. Camellia is a broadleaf evergreen shrub, and the leaves are used to make tea. Some varieties open to expose a textured yellow center. 6 Little-Known Camelia Facts That Explain Why the Shrub is So Popular Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit