Flowers are a great way to improve the mood in any room.
They can just brighten up the ambience in any room and even their fragrance lifts up
the mood instantly.
Not to mention they are kind of like compulsory to express love and when you visit hospitals!
That means that they are pretty much in great demand and people don’t mind shelling money
for them.
But there are some flowers which not everyone can afford.
Lets take a look at some of the most expensive flowers in the world.
19.
Orchids.
For the longest of times, orchids have been one of the most popular flowers to give someone.
And it is for that reason that they have become the symbol for luxury, beauty and love.
What makes the flower so special is that it is not easy to grow and the fact that it is
often shipped from Hawaii.
And even though some growers, including professional ones, have tried to grow varieties of orchids,
not all of them have been successful.
But those who have been able to grow it are reaping rich rewards because they sell for
anything between 5 and 25 dollars a stem!
18.
Alstroemeria.
Also known as the lily of the Incas and Peruvian lily, the Alstroemeria is found in Australia,
Mexico and Peru.
The flowers are mostly used for decoration purposes and are usually yellow in color.
They are smaller in size than normal lilies and cost about 3 – 5 dollars a stem!
The Peruvian lily are very interesting to look at as they contain a blend of solid petals
and petals with patterns in the same flower!
17.
Hydrangea.
What makes these flowers special is their vivid color which comes in sky blue, lavender,
white and pink!
They grow in bunches that are circular in shape and their shrubs grow up to 3 metres
tall.
But even though these flowers wilt pretty fast, they are still very pretty and look
absolutely stunning in weddings and other functions.
They cost a bit though as each stem of the flower costs around $6.5!
16.
Stephanotis.
These small white flowers are pretty to look at and are usually found in most parties and
wedding decorations.
They also have the added benefit of giving out a very sweet fragrance which is probably
why they cost around 3 – 8 dollars a piece.
But thankfully, they are not very difficult to get as they are found pretty commonly.
15.
Solidago.
These flowers are special because they come in a rod shape.
And that is perhaps why they are also known as the golden rod, because of their shape
and color which is usually yellow.
The flowers are a native of north America and what is more is that the flower is also
edible!
Many people use it to make tea and honey as well, apart from the fact that it is supposed
to bring good luck to a person!
They are used a lot in weddings for decorations and are supposed to have medicinal properties
as well.
The flowers cost about $2 a stem and considering that they bring good luck, it is not really
that high a price, is it?
14.
Gerbera Daisies.
These daisies are grown in Africa, Asia and Africa and are the 5th most cut flowers in
the world.
They grow around the year and come in a variety of colors like yellow, pink, orange, red and
white!
They make any garden look good which is why they are pretty much in demand in many places
around the world.
The Gerbera daisies cost up to 2-3 dollars a stem and are a very good gift for homes
as they brighten up the atmosphere.
13.
Ranunculus.
All of us associate flowers with colors.
And if there is one flower which comes in many varieties of color, it is the ranunculus.
What makes them even more interesting is their shape which looks like concentric circles.
That makes these flowers really good to be put in bouquets as they come in different
colors like yellow, pink, purple and can be grown all year round.
They cost about $3 a stem and are a good choice if you want to avoid giving someone a rose!
12.
Casablanca Lily.
These flowers are so special in the way they smell that they are actually used to make
perfumes!
Not to mention they are also very beautiful to look at and kind of have an elegance about
them!
The flowers are mostly white in color and there are about 3-5 flowers in each stem.
The flowers are actually a very good gift to give as their fragrance will brighten any
mood and that is perhaps why they cost about $4 a stem.
11.
Pom white daisy.
These white flowers come with a central yellow circle where the pollens reside.
The pom white daisy come in different shapes like cushion, spider and button shapes as
well.
What is interesting about them is that they carry no fragrance which make it useful for
decorating purposes where smell might be a hindrance.
The flowers also last for a long time ranging from 10-12 days and cost about $2 a stem!
10.
Calla Lily.
If elegance is what you want in a flower then the calla lily is for you.
They come in many colors and have a very nice conical shape that actually enchants you.
Also known as arum lilies, these flowers are very much in demand during weddings.
The calla lily is a native of South Africa and is used mostly for decoration purposes
and cost about $5 a stem.
9.
Peony.
It is easy to confuse the peony with the rose but it is actually much bigger than a rose.
The flowers look very elegant and delicate because of their soft pink color and they
blossom between April and June.
The peony is pretty much in demand which is why they cost about twice as much as roses
so that is a good way to distinguish between them!
The peony costs about 15 -20 dollars.
8.
Gardenia.
These pretty flowers are white in color and have a very sweet scent.
And even though they can be grown all year long, it still is one of the most expensive
flowers in the world.
They can be used for decorations everywhere and can even float in a bowl of water for
about a week.
What makes it so special is its scent which can improve the ambience of any room.
They are sold at about $20 per bloom.
7.
Lisanthium.
Scientifically known as Eustoma grandiflorum, lisanthium is an annual flower which grows
upto 5 cm in thickness and 60 cm in height.
What is interesting about it is that it comes in a variety of colors like white, purple
and even lavender.
Its petals are oval shaped and is pretty delicate and looks great in any environment!
But the flowers survive for only 2-3 weeks before perishing so it is a great way to show
that you are looking to make an effort!
And that effort costs you around 10-35 dollars for a bunch!
6.
Lily of the Valley.
These bell shaped flowers have a delicate and dainty appearance and usually blooms post
winters in the Northern Hemisphere.
In fact, the lily of the valley is a much sought after flower for weddings and was even
a part of the royal wedding!
It grows around 30 cm tall and 10 mm wide and gives out a very sweet scent!
But its cultivation needs to be done carefully as cutting it the wrong way does tend to mess
with its lifespan, which anyways is only for a few weeks.
And even then you need to be careful as it is poisonous.
A bundle of the lily of the valley costs about 15 to 50 dollars!
5.
Gloriosa Lily.
When it comes to interesting shape, the gloriosa lily is right up there with the best!
It is found mostly in Asia and Africa and with pronounced and flexed petals, yeah pretty
rare.
What makes it even more interesting is that every flower has a sort of gradient look with
colors varying from the tip to the centre.
They come in a cariety of colors and cost around 6-10 dollars for every flower!
4.
17th Century Tulip bulb.
Considering its fancy name, you might guess that it would be an expensive and exotic flower,
and you would not be wrong.
Even though the tulip is a common flower, it gets a bubble bloom which made it very
famous.
So much so that it completely captivated the Dutch during the 17th century, hence its name!
The flower was pretty rare then and it was reportedly sold for much more than most peasants
earned in a year!
In fact, some Dutch royalty even paid up to 10,000 guilders for it, which in todays day
would be over $5000! 3.
Saffron Crocus.
Also known as autumn crocus, these flowers are actually known more as a spice than a
flower!
But that does not mean that they are not sold as flowers either.
The saffron crocus is purple in color and are known for their rich yellow stamen which
makes it quite unique.
The flower is used to make saffron from its filament which means that it is very much
in demand, even though it is not easy to grow.
A pound of these flowers would set you back by about 1200 – 1500 dollars!
And considering that it takes about 50,000 to 75,000 flowers to extract just 450 grams
of saffron, the price is kind of justified!
2.
Gold of Kinabalu.
These orchids are pretty rare.
Not to mention they are also very pretty to look at.
Their petals are usually long and green and have red spots.
What makes these flowers so special is that they are only found in the Kinabalu national
park in Malaysia and even if you go there, you might not be able to get your hands on
it as it takes several years before they finally bloom.
Also, the flowers are pretty new and were discovered only as recently as 1987!
And that might perhaps be one of the reasons behind the fact that they cost about $6000
a piece!
Guess beauty does have its price!
1.
Kadupul.
Imagine a flower so rare that the world has not been able to put a price to it.
That is exactly what the Kadupul flower is.
It is actually a cactus and is found only in Sri Lanka.
What makes it even more special is that it flowers at night and lasts for only a few
hours so forget about picking it, even getting a glimpse of it is pretty rare!
Also, they are considered mythical so they have not really come up for sale ever!
Have you ever received one of these beautiful flowers as a gift?
Or given them to someone?
Or maybe even tried to grow one?
Whatever it is, do share your experience in the comments section below and remember to
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