17 Flowers that Look Like Roses

Do you love roses and want to have similar plants in your garden? Here are 17 fantastic Flowers that Look Like Roses!

When it comes to beauty, roses simply stand out from the rest–the most popular flower around the world. If you too love these elegant blossoms, this article is for you.

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Flowers that Look Like Roses

1. Camelia

Botanical Name: Camellia japonica

If you love roses, then Camelia is the best option for you! The arching petals come in a range of shades–the red and white colors are the most popular.

2. Peony

Botanical Name: Paeonia

These pretty single and double perennial flowers have stunning similarities with roses and it comes in pink, magenta, white, and crimson shades.

3. Anemone

Botanical Name: Anemonastrum

It opens petals in the morning and closes during the night–the colorful flowers have a dark and round center on a tall stem.

4. Hydrangea

Botanical Name: Hydrangea macrophylla

The colorful four-petal florets look great when grown in small bunches. As they come in various colors, you can mix and match them up for a glorious display!

Check out our article on growing Hydrangeas here

5. Carnation

Botanical Name: Dianthus caryophyllus

Carnations have many similarities with roses. These blooms have ruffled petals and look gorgeous in bouquets. For the best display, go for large-flowered carnations.

6. Begonia

Botanical Name: Begonia × tuberhybrida

Tuberous begonias are popular for their plump and ruffled flowers that look like roses. These come in spectacular shades of pink, yellow, orange, red, or white.

Have a look at the best types of Begonias you can grow here

7. Tulip

Botanical Name: Tulipa

Tulips come in a range of shades like pink, red, white, blue, and magenta. Just like roses, red tulips represent romance, love, and passion.

8. Buttercup

Botanical Name: Ranunculus

Buttercups are another best alternative for roses and come in gorgeous shades of red, peach, yellow, orange, and white hues.

9. Dianthus

Botanical Name: Dianthus

Double dianthus flower during summer and offers fragrant red, pink, magenta, and yellow blooms. Some multiple species can grow between 6-18 inches in height.

10. Double Impatiens

Botanical Name: Impatiens wallerana

Double impatiens have a unique fusion of peonies and small roses. They are available in the shades of fuchsia, pink, and white.

11. Gardenia

Botanical Name: Gardenia

This exotic flower has many similarities with roses and produces striking white flowers that are intensely fragrant. Varieties like daisy and variegata are easily available.

12. Dahlia

Botanical Name: Dahlia

At first glance, dahlias may not look like roses, but in a bunch, they can confuse you with a close resemblance. The unique blooms are exquisitely pretty and come in a range of violet, magenta, and pink hues.

13. Double Anemone

Botanical Name: Anemone coronaria

You can easily take Double Anemone for a rose from a distance. The plant stands out for its brilliant blooms that come in vivid shades of purple, red, and white.

14. Desert Rose

Botanical Name: Adenium obesum

If you want a rose look-alike plant that grows slow, stays compact, and can be easily kept on a coffee table, then this is it! It blooms in beautiful shades of pink and red.

15. Poppy

Botanical Name: Papaver

The sun-loving poppies bloom papery, tissue-like flowers in brilliant shades of orange, red, pink, yellow, and blue. Growing ‘Rose Chiffon’ variety is the closest you can get to rose in looks!

16. Lisianthus

Botanical Name: Eustoma

Coming in both solid and bi-colors, the blooms look charming and quite rose-like. The best part is–the flowers last for 10-14 days!

17. Moss Rose

Botanical Name: Portulaca grandiflora

Moss rose are warm climate perennials, but you can grow them as annuals in a cold climate. These flowering plants are easy to grow and resemble miniature roses from a distance.