Top Ten Flowers in the World

March 11th, 2015

Among several of God’s creations, flowers are the most beautiful. They give a fresh look and fragrance wherever they are placed. They can symbolize many emotions and values like peace, harmony and love.

Modern scientific advances in floriculture have resulted in evolution of thousands of types of flowers, with different colours and fragrance.

Here is a list of the ten most beautiful flowers in the world:

  • Sakura-Cherry Blossom: Sakura or Cherry blossoms are rated as one of the loveliest flowers in the world. These are a species of flowering plants that do not produce fruit. Rather they are used for ornamental purposes because of their beauty and wonderful scent. In Japan, they use the flowers and leaves as edible items. There are species that produce fruit also.
  • Canna: It is not a true lily but belong to the genus of 19 species of lilies. They are easy to grow in most parts of the world. This is also an agricultural plant, being a rich source of starch. The plant grows tall and flowers are of yellow, red and orange colour.
  • Bird of Paradise (Sterlitzia): It is native to South Africa. The name is after the English Queen Charlotte. It grows well in warm and sunny climes. It is an ornamental plant and official flower of Los Angeles city. Flowers resemble birds, hence the name. They grow slowly but last long.
  • Hydrangea: It is native to Asia and North and South America. Some are small tress and some grow up to 1-3 m tall. Trees can be either evergreen or deciduous. They are usually white in colour but can also be red, blue, and pink, dark purple and light purple. The flowers resemble pom poms.
  • Calla Lily:  Calla is native to cool temperate regions of North hemisphere in Asia, Europe and America. They prefer temperate or rainy climate. They are usually white coloured with a yellow spadix that measures to 90 mm in length. There are also pink and purple versions by cross breeding. They are also the national flower of the island country of Saint Helena.
  • Colorado Columbine: Grows in the high regions of the Rocky Mountain. Only available to those who climb the 14,000 foot high mountain. But plucking the flower accrues a fine of $5-$50.
  • Lily Of The Valley: The source of many legends, it is a delicate and fragrant flower. Some believe that Lily flowers are the tears of Mother Mary transformed into flowers, so it is also called as ‘Our Lady’s tears’. Another legend says that the flowers emerged from the blood spilt by Saint George as he battled the dragon.
  • Black Eyed Susan: It is a cheery wild flower and is a perennial as well as perfect backdrop for your garden. The yellow petals and dark brown centre make them easy to spot.
  • Bleeding Heart: These angelic blossoms are a welcome addition to any garden. Flowers are pink, white or red and bloom in April to June
  • Blue Bells: Most European countries feature large swaths of these blue bell blossoms highlighting the spring season. Legend has it that they were named by 19th century romantic poets who linked them to regret and solitude.

These are some of the most beautiful flowers in the world. There are online stores that can get any of these flowers delivered in most parts of the world.