Eight of the Most Expensive Flowers in the World
One of the most beautiful things on this planet is the existence of flowers. What’s not to love about flowers? One would agree that they give more life to everything through their pretty colors, lovely blooms, and sometimes even with their pure, slightest natural fragrances. They have some kind of magical power that brightens the day of every single person in a room and can cheer up someone’s gloomy day.
There are always wonderful reasons why having flowers around is significantly important. Hence, in every celebration or any major event in our lives, flowers are always a staple and a part of it that makes every occasion all the more interesting and a memorable one. A birthday becomes more special when receiving a surprise flower delivery from someone you love. Flowers make a wedding extraordinarily special through a fresh flower set-up. An anniversary isn’t complete in my opinion without a thoughtful gesture of a fresh flower bouquet from your significant other. Those are just a few of the occasions that the presence of flowers is being highlighted.
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You’re lucky enough to have flowers blooming wildly within your vicinity. While it’s true that flowers make our surroundings happier and lovelier, some also come with a hefty price tag. Yes, you heard it correctly! When we speak of flowers, sometimes we tend to equate them as well with corresponding costs.
You may wonder why some flowers are way more expensive compared to others. Why is that so? I believe most of you have the same set of questions. What decides the prices of the flowers? What are the factors that make them more costly than other flowers? Well, you may consider the following reasons the next time you ask yourself.
- Shipping
- Availability
- Supply and Demand
- Variety
- Rarity
Speaking of expensive flowers, do you know one of the most expensive flowers in the world?
Here you will find the eight of the costliest flowers ever existed.
1. KADAPUL FLOWER
This one-of-a-kind flower is native to Sri Lanka and could be found in some parts of India. The rarity of this flower makes it costly. Kadapul is in the family of cactus and blooms only during night time. Due to these characteristics, it is difficult to transport nor sell as its short blooming lifespan won’t permit it.
2. DAVID AUSTIN JULIET ROSE
Probably the most popular English Rose and at the same, the most luxurious is the David Austin Juliet Rose. This particular rose variety is well-loved in weddings due to its delicate beauty. It took 10 years for this well-known rose to be developed hence it is considered to be the most expensive rose ever. Juliet Rose made its first public appearance during the 2006 Chelsea Flower Show, from that moment on, it caught the attention of many flower enthusiasts.
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3. SHENZHEN NONGKE ORCHID
This is considered one of the most unique orchids in the world. This was first developed and created by Chinese Agricultural Scientists. The scientists from Shenzhen Nongke University where the orchid got its name took 8 years to develop this man-made orchid. What makes this orchid extraordinary is that it only blooms every 4 to 5 years. The rarity of this flower makes it expensive.
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4. GOLD OF KINABALU ORCHID
Another orchid that has an expensive value is called the Gold of Kinabulu Orchid. This orchid got its name from the place it was first discovered, in the mountain range of Kota Kinabulu in the country of Malaysia located in Southeast Asia. This stunning orchid takes years to bloom and is presently found in Kinabalu National Park.
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5. SAFFRON CROCUS
You have most likely heard a couple of times the word “Saffron” in some dishes and it also comes with a price tag. Yes, Saffron is a spice that is common in Southwest Asia which is extracted from the stigma of the flower called saffron crocus. For every 500 grams of saffron, nearly 80,000 flowers are needed. Well, this also goes with the saffron crocus flower itself.
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6. LILY OF THE VALLEY
Lily of the valley flower is a pretty white flower with dainty blooms. It is considered one of the most expensive flowers due to its fragile nature, seasonal and short lifespan characteristics. Lily of the valley is also a top pick of the royals and wealthiest personalities to be their bridal bouquets.
7. HYDRANGEA
Hydrangeas’ bighead blooms are loved by many, flower enthusiasts or not alike. These are first cultivated in parts of South and East Asia as well as in the Americas. The difficult cultivation process of these flowers makes them included in the most expensive flowers in the world.
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8. PEONIES
Undeniably one of the most loved and popular flowers, peonies are as expensive as one would expect. The extra beautiful blooms of peonies are one of the reasons why it gets extremely expensive at times. Peonies are also a favorite of many wedding planners to work with.
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