If you ask what the ugliest flower in the world is, you are unlikely to find a definite answer. Each flower has its own unique beauty. After all, the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word “beautiful” is a flower, isn’t it?

Then what is the most beautiful flower in the world?

Answering this question is almost as difficult as the previous one. After all, there are thousands of beautiful flowers. However, upon closer examination, some flowers still have some characteristics that make them different from the rest. We have made for you a selection of the most beautiful flowers in the world.

Cherry blossoms

One of the most unusual holidays in America is dedicated to this flower - the Cherry Blossom Festival, which is held every year from mid-March to mid-April in Washington. It began on March 27, 1912, when the mayor of Tokyo presented the United States with more than 3,000 young sakura (Japanese cherry) seedlings as a sign of friendship.

Why are these flowers so remarkable? Nothing but the unique beauty of their inflorescences. First of all, they belong to plants of the “Prunus” genus (plums, cherries, cherries, etc.). The most famous trees of this genus are sakura - the so-called cherry tree in Japan.

Cherry blossoms are associated with the beginning of spring. The beautiful petals open in late March or early April and bloom for up to 14 days. Flowers can be white or pink.

Cherry blossoms have a special meaning in Japanese culture. For them, cherry blossoms are a symbol of the beauty of the world and the renewal of life. During this period, the Japanese walk with their families in parks under luxurious trees and enjoy wonderful evenings. What else is needed for happiness?

The name of this flower is misleading. In fact, the bird of paradise is an exotic plant native to Africa. Its flowers look like a bird of paradise with its wings spread, hence its name. Its other name is Strelitzia. This flower of extraordinary beauty symbolizes paradise itself.

It blooms from May to September. It has large, oval leaves with a blue tinge, and flowers with orange and purple petals that resemble the crest of a fairy-tale bird.

Strelitzia grows well in open spaces and needs plenty of sunlight. At home, with good care, it can bloom long and profusely.

Broken heart

Everyone knows that the heart symbolizes love. Now imagine in your garden a plant with bright pink and white flowers, shaped like a split heart. Agree that this is simply wonderful. The real name of this flower is dicentra magnificent, and with its unique beauty it attracts all eyes.

Dicentra is quite unpretentious, loves a humid, cool climate. Blooms from May to September. Dicentra flowers are small, each stem is covered with a cluster of small hearts, the number of which can reach up to 20.

They come in pink, red, yellow and white colors, but the most attractive are the pink petals with white tips. In the morning, when drops of dew hang from them, these flowers really look like bleeding hearts.

Dahlias have always stood out among other flowers for their diversity - there are 42 different types of dahlias in the world.

Its flowers can be both large and small. The color of the buds can also be absolutely any, with the possible exception of blue.

The dahlia is native to Mexico but is now grown throughout the world. The flowering period lasts from mid-summer until the first frost.

She can be called the queen of water flowers. There are more than 70 species of water lilies in the world. They grow in still, shallow and fresh water bodies - for example, in ponds. In addition to their natural beauty, water lilies protect the pond ecosystem by regulating water temperature and providing a comfortable habitat for fish.

In addition to their beautiful inflorescences, water lilies are famous for their large green leaves floating on the surface of the pond. They have unusually long stems that grow from the bottom of the pond or lake where the plant lives.

Lilies bloom from spring to autumn. Flowers appear above the surface of the lake, opening in the morning and closing in the evening. Lilies can have pink, white, orange, blue, purple, and yellow colors.

It is one of the world's largest flowering plants. There are more than 25,000 species of orchids. They are found in different parts of the world, but each type of orchid is unique.

There are large and small, short and long orchids. They have a variety of shapes and bright colors. Some types of orchids resemble animals or other plants. For example, the laughing bumblebee orchid resembles a female bumblebee in appearance in order to attract insects for pollination. There are also “moth” orchids, “flying duck”, “naked man”, “dancing girls”, “swaddled babies”, “ballerina” and many other bizarre forms of this amazing flower.

In addition to their unusual appearance, orchids have bright colors - from white to purple. Rich, rich colors also help attract pollinators.

Perhaps this is the most beautiful flower in the world. Roses have been known to people since 500 BC. They are associated with concepts such as love, beauty, honor, passion.

Thanks to its beauty and pleasant aroma, the rose has become the favorite flower of many girls. There are about 100 types of roses, each of which has its own unique beauty.

In its natural habitat, a rose flower consists of only 5 petals and 5 sepals. The only exception is the silky rose, which has only 4 petals.

There are roses in red, yellow, pink, white and orange. There are no black or pure pink roses. All roses are beautiful, regardless of color. But red roses have always been considered special because they symbolize true love.

There are about 270 thousand species of flowers in the world. It is impossible to say unequivocally which of them are the most beautiful. But there are a number of absolutely amazing plants, and we’ll talk about them.

African daisy

Of the exotic flowers, the most beautiful is the African daisy. She looks very unusual due to her shape. The core has a bright blue color interspersed with yellow.

The petals are rolled into tubes. Their color is purple-pink. At the ends they are unfolded, which resembles a spoon.

The Cape daisy is an African daisy. In Russia, such a flower is considered very rare.

Dreamy sakura

Everyone associates Sakura with Japan. When flowers appear on the tree, it looks like a large white and pink cloud. People come from all over the world to see this amazing phenomenon. The tree blooms for only one week. Entire festivals are organized in his honor.

Alien passionflower

It grows in Latin America, where the species diversity includes more than 500 names.

Graceful rose

For many women, the most beautiful flowers are roses. This plant is quite ancient. It is mentioned in the chronicles of ancient Persia.

According to some sources, the rose existed even before the appearance of man. According to others, it was brought from China to Europe. The flower has more than 30 thousand varieties. It symbolizes nobility, loyalty and love.

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Fairy tale dicentra

Despite its sad popular nickname “broken heart”, this flower looks very attractive. The plant resembles a small heart split in half.

Dicentra blooms beautifully too. Arched brushes appear above the openwork leaves. At the same time, a white drop peeks out from the heart, it resembles a tear. The color of the plant can be crimson, purple, soft pink, and also white.

Mesmerizing blue catchment

The graceful flower is associated with the world of elves and fairies. The catchment is fragile, its color is blue, dark blue, pale lilac. The flower has several other names: blue aquilegia, elf flower.

Aquilegia grows in Colorado. In the wild, it can be found in forests and meadows.

Solar lantana

Lantana is a plant that lives in the tropical latitudes of Africa and America. The flowering is dense - with umbrella inflorescences. Despite its attractive appearance, in the plant’s homeland it is called the “curse of planters.” The thing is that lantana very quickly occupies the territory.

The most beautiful flowers of this variety belong to the Verbena family. There are approximately 150 plant species. Shrubs and herbaceous plants reach a height of 0.5 to 2 meters.

The aroma of the flower is sweetish. But it is worth remembering about poisonous fruits! The flower feels great at home.

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Protea flower

The Protea flower resembles an artichoke in appearance. The plant is one of the most beautiful phenomena of nature. It grows in Africa. Although there are more than 70 flower genera, the most popular is the Royal Protea. Since the 70s of the 20th century, the flower has been chosen as the national flower of South Africa.

Colorful dendrobium

This type of orchid, Dendrobium, looks attractive. At the moment there are more than 1200 species of plants.

Orchids grow in several countries:

• eastern, south-eastern and southern Asia;
• New Zealand;
• Philippines;
• Solomon islands;
• Borneo;
• New Guinea;
• Australia.

The name of the genus comes from two words - bios (“life”) and dendron (“tree”). It turns out that in translation the genus of orchids sounds like “living on trees.” Orchids come in a variety of colors and shapes.

The stem is herbaceous, there are several flowers. Flowering occurs within 2-3 weeks.

Romantic psychotria sublime

This charming tropical flower has a rich red color. But the greatest delight is caused by the structure of the flower, reminiscent of the plump lips of a young beauty. It belongs to the Rubiaceae family. The climate of Russia is too harsh for this plant, but if you create the appropriate microclimate, it can be safely grown in a home greenhouse or made into a unique pearl of a winter garden.

Aristocratic callas

It is worth noting such a popular plant in our country as calla lilies. It belongs to the Aronnikov family. Swamp calla grows on the banks of rivers and reservoirs.

Countries where you can see plants in their natural habitat:

• Alaska;
• France;
• Norway;
• Canada.

Calla is the embodiment of grace and elegance. There are not only white, but also very beautiful colored species. The main distinguishing property of the plant is its unique flower shape, reminiscent of a goblet. It is worth noting that, despite their beauty, calla lilies are poisonous to cats and dogs. Plants are often used to decorate wedding bouquets.

Strelitzia or Paradise Flower

Strelitzia is found only in South Africa. The multi-colored flower looks very original. The genus was named after Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, Queen of Great Britain. For its attractive appearance, the flower was unofficially nicknamed the Bird of Paradise.

Talking about the most beautiful plants in the world is a thankless task, because the concept of beauty is subjective. For some it is a rose of unusual color, for others there is nothing sweeter than a modest daisy or bell. Some people are delighted with bright exotic African plants, while others are touched by delicate field tulips.

Nevertheless, we will try to present you in this article with very original and spectacular plants, and you can decide for yourself whether they are the most beautiful in the world.

Trees

The most beautiful plants in the world are not always flowers or shrubs that delight with their unusual flowering and pleasant aroma. Very original trees grow on Earth, which arouse the interest of lovers of natural beauty.

California redwood

This is a monotypic genus of trees from the cypress family. The plant is common in North America, on the Pacific coast. Some sequoia trees grow to gigantic sizes. They are considered the tallest trees on our planet, as they reach a height of one hundred and ten meters. The maximum recorded age of such a giant is more than three and a half thousand years. The trunk diameter is about ten meters.

The largest sequoia to date is General Sherman (USA). Its height is 83.8 meters. In 2012, the volume of the tree was 1487 square meters. Scientists believe that its age is from 2300 to 2700 years. The tallest specimen in the world is Hyperion, one hundred and fifteen meters high, growing in the Redwood National Park located in the USA.

dragon tree

The plant belongs to the genus Dracaena. It grows on the islands of Southeast Asia, as well as in the subtropics and tropics of Africa. Local residents grow it as an ornamental plant. An ancient Indian legend says that in ancient times there lived a terrible and bloodthirsty dragon who attacked elephants and then drank the blood of his unfortunate victims. But one day, an old and very large elephant fell on the dragon, crushing it. Their blood mixed and sprinkled the ground around.

This soon grew trees that were called dracaenas, which translates as “female dragon.” The people of the Canary Islands considered it sacred and used its resin for medicinal purposes. Such resin was discovered in ancient burial caves. It was also used for embalming. The branched thick trunk up to twenty meters high has a diameter of up to four meters at the base. Each branch is branched and ends in a dense tuft of leathery grayish-green leaves, from forty-five to sixty centimeters long. Some specimens of these trees live up to seven thousand years.

Flowers

When we start talking about natural beauty, we remember various beautiful plants. But first of all we are talking about flowers. No wonder. With their help, we usually express our feelings. It’s no secret that receiving a bouquet of tulips, roses or orchids as a gift is pleasant for anyone. Photos of beautiful plants are printed on greeting cards because their mere appearance can lift your spirits.

Hyacinth

In nature, the flower is found in southeast Asia and the Mediterranean. These are loved by many and very beautiful plants. Modern varieties of hyacinths amaze with their variety of colors - this is the result of the work of Dutch breeders.

Today, these plants have become the pride of many gardeners in our country. There are more than two thousand varieties and varieties of hyacinth, which delight with simple or double clusters of various shades: purple and lilac, red and pink, and even blue. Hyacinths with cream, yellow, snow-white or light orange flowers are especially elegant and refined.

Symbol of purity - lotus

The lotus is a sacred flower of Buddhism; it surprises scientists all over the world because its leaves and petals always remain clean. Its flowers are amazingly beautiful and always face the sun. also called “Indian”, it is common in India and China. Its fragrant flowers are pink in color. They bloom in sunlight and close at night. The diameter of one flower reaches 70 cm.

The yellow lotus is found in North and South America. Due to its distribution, this type of lotus is also called American.

And in ancient India, the lotus was inextricably linked with the emergence of creative forces. The development of the Universe and the creation of the world are the basic concepts that were embedded in the meaning of the flower.

Lily of the valley

You can argue as much as you like, choosing plants that are tender, have a delicate aroma, which are a symbol of spring and the awakening of nature - these are, of course, lilies of the valley. A flower that, in our opinion, takes its rightful place in the list of the most beautiful plants on the planet.

This flower is surrounded by numerous legends. One of them says that the tears of the Virgin Mary turned into lilies of the valley at the moment when she sobbed over the body of Jesus Christ crucified on the cross. Another legend tells that the lily of the valley grew on the spot where the blood of Saint Leonardo, wounded in the fight with the dragon, dripped.

Beautiful climbing plants

These flowers fit perfectly into any interior of an apartment or house, and are also an original option when creating landscape design. They add height to the room, can be used as a green hedge, and beautifully and reliably cover existing imperfections.

Strongylodon macrocarpal

Many of the most beautiful plants come to us from afar, such as this tropical ornamental vine, which is a native of the rainforests of the Philippines. The flowers are painted in a rich turquoise color and are collected in spectacular racemose inflorescences, almost one and a half meters long.

The flowers are very large, their diameter reaches twelve centimeters. In Europe, the flower is often called jade vine. During flowering, it is perhaps the most important attraction of many botanical gardens in the world.

Passion flower meat red

A herbaceous exotic vine with creeping stems. Her homeland is Bermuda, Brazil, North America. The flowers are large, located on long peduncles. Under the flowers are leathery, lanceolate-shaped sepals. The base of the corolla is five petals, as well as a fringed thread-like crown of deep purple color.

The ornamental plant is known for its healing properties. The fruits of the plant are used to make jellies and jams.

Morning glory quamoclite

Photos of beautiful plants can often be seen in publications on gardening and landscape design, and surely every amateur florist dreams of growing such beauty on their own plot (or windowsill).

Cardinal climber is another name for morning glory. The plant has scarlet nectar-filled flowers that attract insects. Its leaves are shaped like feathers, they are not very densely planted, so there are small gaps on the stems. The plant blooms very actively and is capable of self-sowing.

The most beautiful plants for the garden

Indeed, gardeners today certainly do not lack beautiful plants to decorate their plots. Breeders all over the world create amazing plants with the most incredible colors and intricate flower shapes. Each gardener can choose in the store the seeds of old, well-known plants and new selections that can radically change the appearance of the site.

Hydrangea

Almost all gardeners love these beautiful plants. The ornamental garden shrub is distinguished by its unusual crown shape and bright and lush flowering. Magnificent large inflorescences are shaped like clusters. They are formed from flowers of very different colors - snow-white and dark blue, pink and purple, light lilac and burgundy. In wild specimens, the diameter of the inflorescences can be up to fifteen centimeters, and in garden plants it reaches twenty-five.

Hydrangea blooms for a long time - from mid-summer to early autumn. With the onset of the first autumn days, hydrangea leaves acquire a reddish-bronze hue.

Dicentra

These are very beautiful ornamental plants from the Dimyankov family. They are very popular with gardeners due to their gorgeous heart-shaped flowers and fairly easy plant care. Under natural conditions, it is found in southeast Asia, North America, and China. The flowers are shaped like a broken heart.

They are located singly on a curved shoot, forming racemose one-sided inflorescences. The color of the flowers varies (depending on the variety): snow-white and pink, yellow or bright red. The flowers are small, with a diameter of no more than three centimeters.

Yuki cherry blossom

Breeders call these very beautiful plants a real “floriculture breakthrough.” Surprisingly, they are winter-hardy, unpretentious and at the same time surprisingly beautiful. Small shrubs, no more than sixty centimeters high, are suitable for low borders and for growing in containers. This plant was developed by the Dutch company Valkplant BV.

Geranium ashen Jolly Jewel

And this is a whole series of varieties from the Dutch company Compass Plants B.V. The flowers are winter-hardy, resistant to diseases and pests, and are distinguished by very fast growth and lush flowering from April to September. The height of the bushes does not exceed twelve centimeters.

Lantana

This plant in India is called the “planters’ curse.” This is due to its rapid growth. Despite this, lantana is recognized as one of the most beautiful in the world and, in our opinion, completely deservedly so. The evergreen shrub, growing naturally in the tropics of Colombia, Africa, and Venezuela, is truly extraordinarily beautiful. There are over one hundred and fifty in nature; however, vaulted lantana is considered the most popular and cultivated variety. The bush grows huge, more than one and a half meters in height.

Numerous branches are covered with a huge number of flowers collected in inflorescences. They can have a wide variety of colors: white and red, yellow and orange, purple and pink.

Ornamental plants

Every year in the Netherlands, in the city of Boskop, an international exhibition of ornamental plants, the plantarium, is held, where hundreds of new selections are presented. It is of great interest to professionals and amateur flower growers. From the huge variety of samples this year, experts selected thirty-eight of the best plants that literally won their hearts. Let's introduce you to some of the winners.

Blue Marvel

This variety of oak sage conquered the panel of judges with its deep purple inflorescences, a record size for its species. The bush is quite compact - about twenty-five centimeters high. It can be planted in a container, but taking into account its amazing winter hardiness (up to -34 degrees). Blue Marvel can be planted in borders, mixborders, and flower beds without fear for the result.

Gloriosa

Luxurious, quite expensive and native to Asia and South Africa. It has the second name “flower of glory”. Gloriosa has fairly thin stems and elongated leaves that can reach a length of as much as three meters. These flowers are always brightly colored: red-yellow and yellow-green combinations always look elegant.

Ehimen Everlight

And this specimen will be of interest to everyone who loves beautiful green plants. In fact, this is a new variety of sedge, the most compact in the popular Evercolor series. This is a very showy plant, ideal for growing in containers and pots, but can also be grown outdoors. Sedge is frost-resistant and easily tolerates low temperatures down to -25 °C.

Strelitzia (flower of paradise)

This representative of the Strelitziaceae family is one of the most beautiful plants on our planet. The somewhat loose buds of the flowers resemble soaring birds in appearance. In nature, the flower is found in the tropics of South Africa. The high decorative qualities of the flower of paradise made it possible to grow it not only to decorate interiors, but also to create original landscapes.

Dendrobium

An ornamental plant of incredible beauty from the Orchid family. This flower grows in the subtropics of East and South Asia, Australia, and New Zealand. A stem plant has apical leaves that are located throughout the stem.

Depending on the variety, flowers can be of different shapes, sizes and colors. All varieties of this exotic plant are grown both indoors and in greenhouses and ornamental gardens. These flowers are protected by international convention.

We have presented to you the most beautiful types of plants, in our opinion, of course. Perhaps someone will not agree with our choice, however, no one will deny that all the presented samples are surprisingly good.

Each person has his own favorite flower, for one it is a luxurious rose, and for another it is a field chamomile. Therefore, it is very difficult to choose the most beautiful flowers in the world. We present to your attention photos and a brief description of the plants most suitable for the Top 10.

Since all the most significant events in our lives are connected with these amazing creatures of nature, the rating will mainly include those flowers that you don’t need to travel far away for, but you can just go and buy or grow with your own hands.

10. Dahlia

The genus of these amazing plants includes 42 species. A spectacular and long-flowering dahlia with a stem height of up to 2.5 m has a wide variety of colors. There are also low varieties, they are used to create arrays and decorate borders.

Based on the structure, shape and doubleness of the inflorescences, they are divided into several groups. Cactus petals are twisted or simply rolled into tubes. There are species very similar to chrysanthemums. There are mixed varieties, single-row, spherical.

9. Ash geranium Jolie Jewel

One of the best flowers for home and garden. Ash geranium blooms long and profusely with bright pink-red saucer-shaped flowers with a cherry center.

8. Egret Orchid

The plant cannot be confused with other species or varieties due to its non-standard snow-white, almost transparent flowers. In shape they resemble a bird taking off. These are the most beautiful and unusual flowers in the world.

7. Gatsaniya

The perennial's homeland is South Africa, but in temperate climates gatsaniya is grown as an annual. The shape of the petals is similar to that of an ordinary chamomile, but the orange, yellow, brownish-red inflorescences are larger. The bud reacts very quickly to light and shadow, closing or opening.

6. Water lilies

This is the name of the white water lily. The charming white flower opens in the morning and closes in the late evening. It does not stand in vases. But if anyone has ever watched how, just before sunrise, a bud appears on the surface of the water and in a matter of seconds turns into a delicate flower, and next to it is another and another. This is an unforgettable sight. They don't stand in one place. They follow the rays of the sun all day and begin to slowly close in the afternoon.

5. Lotus

A symbol of purity in Buddhism, probably because it is born perfect and immaculate in muddy water. In addition to above-water leaves, which rise high above the water due to a waxy coating, there are underwater and floating ones. The yellow corolla of the flower is surrounded by petals of soft pink or yellow shades. At the base their tone is richer. In the Krasnodar region on the Akhtanizovsky estuary there is a unique reserve of unprecedented beauty. It is called the Lotus Valley.

4. Hydrangea

A bright decoration for your garden, blooming from early spring to late autumn. Most often the flowers are white, but large-leaved hydrangea can be blue and lilac, pink and red. The color depends on the acidity of the soil.

3. Tulip

Perhaps one of the most popular plants on earth. Over millions of years of evolution, they settled over a vast territory. They adapt well to new environments and soil. Blooms in spring. The color of the leaves is very diverse: white, yellow, red, orange. But the most successful creation of breeders is considered to be a black tulip.

2. Begonia Picoti

A bush 40 cm high is covered with large yellow inflorescences up to 20 cm in diameter, and the wavy tips of the petals are tinted red. It blooms from late spring to mid-autumn, exuding a delicate aroma.

1. Rose

These are the most beautiful flowers in the world: the queen of flowers, the queen of aromas, a symbol of love and passion. Roses first appeared in Ancient Rome. In Russia they began to grow it en masse under Catherine II.

The main part of the varieties was obtained through long-term selection and endless crossings. Rose breeding is not only about obtaining a new species, but also about improving the aroma, since the competitiveness of a variety depends on its intensity and attractiveness.

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