Flowers are part of the most important occasions of life and have a language of their own. There are also beautiful flowers befitting specific occasions like birthdays, funerals, weddings, graduation ceremonies, etc. Some flowers have a religious significance, too.
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Classic florist flowers such as calla lily, gerbera, and orchids are often considered the most beautiful in the world by default. While it is certainly true that they are among the truly most appealing ones, I have tried to go beyond that and explore some not as obvious examples of striking floral beauty that are also garden and wildlife-friendly.
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Fuschias: Different varieties and species of fuchsias can be seen in this photo section. Fuschias are native to American continents as well as certain Pacific island nations. Depending on the species, they are either small trees or woody bushes and can grow to a height of 8 inches to 13 feet. Also known as lady’s ear drops, fuchsias feature flowers that are girlie in color, ranging from white to red, from rosy to mauve. The flowers are bell-shaped, conspicuous, and drooping. They are rich in nectar, which attracts hummingbirds, which are responsible for their pollination.
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Foxtail Orchid: There are more than 28, 000 different types of orchids in the world, and one of the most beautiful is the foxtail orchid. This species of orchid is distributed throughout Asia, from India in the west to the Philippines in the east, from China in the north, to Indonesia in the south. It gets its name from its lengthy inflorescence, which has flowers organized in a way similar to the bristle of a brush and is drooping like a fluffy fox tail. The inflorescence can reach a length of 15 inches long and is comprised of more than 100 pink-spotted white tiny blooms. At night, it gives off a spicy scent especially when the weather is warm.
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Dahlia: Dahlia is native to Mexico. But today, it is widely grown. The colorful flowers bloom between midsummer and first frost. To promote flowering, you’ll need to cut back the stems after the first flowers have died. Dahlia, also known as a geranium peony. Its flower shape is large and its color is gorgeous. It is regarded by Mexicans as a symbol of generosity and wealth. They are annuals whose flower heads are a composite of a central disk of florets and surrounding florets, each a flower in its own right but often misdescribed as petals, and well worth exploring.
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Bird of Paradise: The bird of paradise flower also comes in the list of the top 10 most beautiful flowers in the world. The bird of paradise flower is native to South Africa. In full bloom, its beautiful flowers look like birds of paradise in flight. That’s why it’s named that way. The bird of Paradise is also known as the flower of longing. This unusually beautiful flower symbolizes heaven itself. The bird of paradise is a very romantic and unique flower. From the outside, the bird of paradise looks like a bird flying to heaven, giving people a lot of romantic feelings.
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Bleeding Heart: The bleeding heart will undoubtedly captivate your heart and soul. It is widely recognized as a symbol of love, serenity, and spirituality due to its heart-shaped flowers. The plant is a small, shade-loving herb that grows only around 3 feet tall. It has brownish-pink stalks and is adorned with fern-like leaves. This lovely plant features flowers that have shapes similar to the heart, thus its name. The outer petals are rosy pink and enclose the white interior petals. They usually begin to bloom in the early spring and go dormant throughout the summer. It is native to Serbia, China, Korea, and Japan.
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Peony: Peonies are large, fluffy blooms that are intensely fragrant. They bloom between April and June, depending on the variety and climate. The color variety is quite wide and, while pink peonies might be the most popular, they also range from white to red and coral to yellow. Scents of peony varieties are equally wide-cast, as some are sweet and others citrus-inspired.
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Delphinium: Delphinium is a genus in the Ranunculaceae family. (They’re often confused with larkspur, but these are different plant species.) There are more than 300 delphinium species, so there is quite a variety of heights, from dwarf hybrids to 6-foot tall beauties, so they can be planted in the front, middle, or back of a perennial border. The blue delphinium is most common, but varieties also come in gorgeous shades of violet, pink, white, red, and purple. They are popular in both cottage-style and cutting gardens. Are Delphinium Poisonous? Yes, delphiniums are highly poisonous. If seeds and seedlings are ingested, they can cause nausea, twitching muscles, paralysis, and even death. This is mainly a concern for grazing animals such as cattle, horses, and sheep, and it is also a caution to gardeners with small children.
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Chocolate Cosmos: Chocolate Cosmos is one of the Rarest Flowers in the World. In Mexican culture, these flowers are related to gods and spirits. Though all species of cosmos are found in Mexico, the most common one is the Chocolate cosmos, which actually represents perfect harmony and order. Chocolate cosmos is a flower to whet any gardener’s appetite. These unique blooms are a rich, dark maroon with velvety rounded petals and dark brown centers. Their best characteristic may be their chocolaty-vanilla fragrance. Similar to regular cosmos (Cosmos bipinnatus), the flowers of chocolate cosmos (Cosmos atrosanguineus) are a bit smaller, measuring an inch and a half across. However, chocolate cosmos can get up to 30 inches tall. They are heat lovers that grow best in full sun and slightly acidic soil and will die from frost and will not fare well below 50 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Spiral Ginger: The spiral ginger is one of the best flowering perennials for sunny locations. Despite the common name, it is not a member of the edible ginger family but a distant relative. It is indigenous to Southeast Asia and the nations that border it, such as India, China, and Australia. The entire plant is fascinatingly unique-looking, from leaves to flowers to fruits. The spiral ginger is a massive herb that typically reaches heights of 6 to 10 feet. It develops large, glossy foliage that grows from spiraling stems. At the tip of each stem, you can see a dense conelike group of red bracts that develop white funnel-shaped flowers with golden centers. Later, these flowers develop into woody capsules that are filled with black seeds.
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Lilac: Many count the lilac among their favorite flowers. The bold purple coloring and elegant white outline imbue the flower with a regal look, plus the elongated petals add to the uniqueness of the presentation. Lilacs are among the most carefree spring-flowering shrubs and provide a sweet, haunting fragrance, too! Learn how to plant, grow, and prune your lilacs. Lilacs, said to symbolize the joy of youth and associated with spring’s awakening, are hardy, easy to grow, and low-maintenance. Although they can reach heights of 5 to 15 feet (or more), depending on the variety, the ideal lilac shrub produces flowers at eye level—all the better to enjoy their sweet fragrance. In northern states, lilacs bloom for about 2 weeks from mid-to-late spring. However, there are early-, mid-, and late-season lilacs, which, when grown together, ensure a steady bloom for at least 6 weeks.
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Epiphyllum: Epiphyllum, this word should be heard by everyone. Epiphyllum is a flower with high ornamental value. Its flower shape is beautiful, and it only blooms at night. The flowering period is very short. The flowering period of Epiphyllum is from June to October. The flowers are usually open from 9 am to 4 am, only about 4 hours, so it is also called “beauty under the moon”, and it is one of the top 10 most beautiful flowers in the world. The blooming of Epiphyllum requires high humidity and low temperature. The nighttime humidity is high and the temperature is low.
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Parrot Flowers: The photo that you see above is not flying birds, but the blossoms of parrot flowers. The parrot flower is an endangered species of balsam that occurs in Southeast Asia. It has colorful flowers that resemble a parrot in appearance, hence its name. The flower has a red pouch that resembles the bird’s head, with a green hook at its tip that looks like a beak. It also has a white locule that resembles the bird’s body, green sepals somewhat wings, and purple-pink petals that look like tails. Due to its rarity, there is not much information about this plant. However, it can grow to a height of 2 feet. Like other balsam species, the parrot flower also has thick stems and serrated-edged leaves.
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Rhododendron: With over 1000 species, this genus of flowering plant is found all over the world, with the crimson one (Rhododendron arboreum) serving as the national flower of Nepal. Rhododendrons are woody plants belonging to the heath family (Ericaceae). Depending on the species, they are either lithophytes, epiphytes, or ground-dwelling. They can also be small shrubs or trees. Their height range being the smallest species is Japan’s R. keiskei, which grows to a height of 4 feet, while the tallest is China’s R. protistum, which grows to a height of 100 feet. Rhododendron is derived from the Latin word for “rose tree,” alluding to flowers that are produced in trusses and are as beautiful as roses. The color of the flower varies depending on the kind but they can be white, yellow, green, scarlet, mauve, pink, or blue. They can also have shapes like a funnel, trumpet, or bell.
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Water Lily: Probably the queen of all aquatic flowers in the world. It will surprise you that there are 70 different types of lilies in the world that only grow in calm, shallow freshwater ecosystems such as ponds. In addition to their focus on beauty, water lilies help protect the ecosystems they inhabit by balancing water temperature and providing good habitat for fish. Aside from the eye-pleasing flowers, the large leaves that float on the water are another thing worth noting about water lilies. They also have a long stem that attaches to the bottom of the pond or lake where the plant lives. Beautiful flowers bloom from spring to fall. Like leaves, flowers grow from the water. Each flower opens in the morning and closes at night. Water lilies come in different colors, including pink, white, yellow, orange, purple, and blue.
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Tulip: The tulip is one of the most beautiful flowers in the world. Tulip is known as the queen of flowers. Tulips’ elegant shape and pink petals can make people feel the nobility of a queen, and it also shows the most beautiful and moving scenery. It is the national flower of many countries such as the Netherlands and Turkey. Tulip flowers are large and showy, and their colors are also very diverse. Among them, red, yellow, and purple are the most popular. Cup tulips bloom every spring. This showy flower comes in all colors except pure blue. Typically, each stem of a tulip has only one flower. But some varieties of tulips have more than one flower on a single stem. A sad fact about tulips is that they have a short life cycle, only blooming for 5-7 days.
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Gladioli: Gladioli are often known as sword lilies due to their long, pointed leaves. The distinctive tall flower spikes emerge in summer and come in a whole host of colours. Although they have suffered from an unfashionable reputation, despite being popular props for musicians and performers, they are sneaking back into favour. It’s not hard to figure out why, as they’re perfect for bringing colour to a sunny herbaceous border, providing good contrast with grasses and other flowering plants. They also look good in containers and make excellent cut flowers. Gladioli originate from hot, dry climates, in South Africa or Mediterranean countries. So they require good drainage and plenty of sun. For best results grow in moist, but well-drained soil, in full sun.
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Blue-Eyed Chrysanthemum: Blue-eyed chrysanthemum is a kind of chrysanthemum, also known as the African daisy. Its flowers are various in color and shape, colorful and very beautiful. It is a kind of ornamental flower that is very popular among people. Plant flowers. It is a perennial evergreen herb with various flower types, rich colors, and flowers Compact, long flowering period, and so on. The leaves of the blue-eyed chrysanthemum are oval or lanceolate, mostly opposite; the leaves are mostly green, and a few varieties have colorful spots. The flower heads are solitary on the top of the stem or form cymes, and the flower diameter is 5 cm to 7 cm, the colors are white, purple, pink, fuchsia, yellow, etc. The center of the flower disc is usually blue or purple, like an “eye” and shaped like a “blue eye”. The flowering period is from February to July.
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Passion Flower: Passion flower (Passiflora incarnata) is a climbing vine with white and purple flowers. The chemicals in passion flower have calming effects. Passion flower is native to the southeastern United States and Central and South America. It’s been traditionally used to help with sleep. People use passion flower for anxiety, including anxiety before surgery. Some people also take passion flower for insomnia, stress, ADHD, pain, and many other conditions. But there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses. In some foods and beverages, passion flower is added for flavoring. The fruit of the passionflower is often the size of a hen’s egg. The core is packed with seeds, but the edible flesh is delicious and has to be one of the most intensely and enticingly scented of all fruits. The pulp is very sweet and often used for beverages and jams. Pick your own edible species and experiment.
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Cyclamen: The undeniably impressive Cyclamen flower is indigenous to the little-known enclaved ministate of San Marino, officially known as the Republic of San Marino. And it is the national flower of this country. The flowers are available in different colors and they blossom in whorls. The Cyclamen flowers are mostly used by florists due to their absolutely stunning appearance.
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Plumeria: Plumeria is a genus belonging to the Apocynaceae family, also known as the dogbanes. They’re closely related to milkweeds and oleanders, and often referred to by the common names frangipani, dok champa or champa, and melia. Currently, there are 11 accepted species in the genus, although there are others that are under debate, with hundreds of additional known cultivars and hybrids. Species of this genus are native to Central America and the West Indies where they grow in forests as understory trees. In the mid-1700s, Carl Linnaeus named the genus after Charles Plumier, one of the most renowned French botanists of the 18th century. Plumier had traveled to the Caribbean numerous times, documenting hundreds of species, including several plumeria. In their native region, both Mayan and Aztec peoples believed them to be a symbol of life and fertility. They included plantings in the gardens of nobles and surrounded their temples with them. While frangipani is endemic to Central America, it has been exported all over the world to regions with tropical climates such as Hawaii, Thailand, and Laos, where it has been incorporated into local cultural practices in many instances.
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Marigold: Marigold is one of the most popular and common flowers. The best flowers bloom in different colors like gold, orange, white, and of course yellow. Marigold flowers with maroon outlines make them appear even more beautiful. Marigold flowers are associated with sunlight which is supposed to carry positive meaning. However, it has also been perceived to be associated with darker qualities. It can symbolize jealousy, cruelty, sorrow and grief. Some cultures also associate this flower with death.
What is a weeping begonia? The cultivar, ‘Eunice’ is a weeping begonia blooms in showers of apple-blossom pink flowers. B. lloydii, a bushy begonia that has attractive foliage with hairy, wide leaves. The flowers are pink to white. Stemming is upright and zig-zag between the nodes. This plant enjoys filtered light but can take some sun in winter. Soil should ideally be moist. Begonias grow very well in peat-based compost also. Important Info : Likes humidity. Does not like cold weather. Pinching tips and pruning outer stems in the growing season gives a bushier plant, good for hanging. Sudden temperature change causes leaves to drop. Are weeping begonias annual or perennial? These plants have white, red, or pink colored flowers on green or red leaf varieties. They are grown as bedding plants in spring, similar to marigolds, impatiens and petunias. Although they are perennial in a warmer climate, most gardeners treat them as annual flowers.
