Plants that bloom in April in Zone 9 with orange flowers

Azalea

Explosive spring color in every warm hue. Acid-loving woodland classic.

Bird of Paradise

Sculptural, crane-like flowers in orange and blue. Unmistakable.

Bougainvillea

Explosive cascades of papery magenta, hot pink, or coral bracts that smother walls, fences, and pergolas with nonstop color from spring through fall in zones 9 to 11.

California Poppy

Golden cups that carpet hillsides across the state. Closes at night and on cloudy days.

Coral Aloe

Flat coral-orange rosettes produce vivid flower stalks in late winter. One of the hardiest aloes.

Coral Honeysuckle

Non-invasive native honeysuckle with brilliant coral-red tubular flowers that hummingbirds hover at for months.

Crossvine

Tubular orange-red trumpets line this vigorous semi-evergreen vine in spring, attracting every hummingbird in the neighborhood.

Daffodil

Cheerful trumpets that naturalize beautifully and return stronger each year.

Hawaiian Hibiscus

Large tropical blooms in vivid colors appear repeatedly from spring through fall.

Indian Paintbrush

Bright red to orange bracts surround small flowers and glow across spring prairies.

Persian Buttercup

Ruffled, rose-like blooms in vivid colors brighten cool spring beds and pots.

Snapdragon

Vertical flower spikes with squeeze-open blooms. Kids love them.

Wallflower

Velvety blooms in burnished sunset tones with a sweet violet fragrance. The forgotten cottage staple worth bringing back.