21 Most Beautiful Flowers

As kids we read many poems on flowers, from Golden Daffodils to Crimson Roses. Our ancient inheritance of the flower attraction is so poetic in nature that it just culturally gets deeply seeded into us. The deeper mysteries of a beautiful flower are untold and unheard but there is a spell they cast which melts us from within. The innocence and wisdom these beautiful flowers spread is uncontained and beyond imagination. Let's learn more about the most beautiful flowers such as roses, tulips, lilies, orchids, sunflowers, poppies and others. We have sorted some interesting facts about the most beautiful flowers with images to help you identify them, so next time you want to buy some flowers for someone, you know the meaning behind them.

Interesting Facts About Beautiful Flowers You Should Know

• Tulip bulbs are more valuable than gold in some countries like Holland
• A very expensive spice – saffron comes from the crocus flower
• 60% of the fresh flowers in US are grown in California
• Lotus is considered a sacred flower in Egypt, India and some other countries 
• Sunflower heads really do track the Sun's movements
• Moon flowers bloom through the night
• Broccoli is actually a flower
• Sunflowers produce a toxic substance that kills other plants around it
• Carnivorous plants bear flowers which can eat bugs and insects
• Some flowers can be eaten and are used to prepare chutneys, jams, sweets and even for medical purposes

21 Most Beautiful Flowers With Images

1. Apple Blossom Flower 

Apple Blossoms are firmly fragrant flowers which are symbolised for love and promise as per the Biblical story. One of the most beautiful flowers in the world, these are light pink in colour and they bloom like a delectable spread on a stem. People gift these flowers as bouquets for greater success and long life, take a look at this beautiful flower's image above. And if you ever dream of Apple Blossoms then it stands for a long life and a strong promise. So buy these beautiful flowers for your loved one and gift them a bouquet of love, promise and long life.

2. Orchid Flower 

Orchids could not be missed from our list of the most beautiful flowers in the world. Orchids are the largest flowering plant family and could be spotted almost everywhere. There are many types of orchids like small orchids, large orchids, orchids with a smaller life and orchids with longer lives, orchids looking like figurines and so on. Vibrant colours and stunning shades make these a beautiful flower. So if you are looking to convey love and affection then exotic orchid bouquets should be your choice.

3. Bouvardia Flower 

Bouvardia grow in clusters of many flowers, with each tube spreading into a flower with four lobes. This beautiful flower was named after the Physician Charles Bouvard who lived in the 17th Century in France. These small shrubs make for a spectacular view. These soft blooms in star-like shape ooze a delicate fragrance. Each flower in itself is like a bouquet making them look beautifully romantic as a perfect gift at any special event like a marriage.

4. Baby's Breath Flower 

Baby's Breath flowers can be spotted commonly. You might have practically seen them everywhere, in every flower bouquet and every flower vase. This classic flower display is of many tiny white coloured flowerets which are used a fillers in flower decoration. These beautiful flowers, which are cloud like blooms, also are very budgeted making them very useful for event decorations when you want to stick to a budget and also making them to the list of the most beautiful places.

5. Bleeding Heart Flower 

Bleeding heart is a beautiful flower from the poppy species with hanging down flowers. Bleeding flowers can reach uptil about 2-3 feet height. These flowers are a beautiful contrast of pink or white and as the name suggests these are beautiful heart shaped flower drops. As soon as the flower drop opens it looks perfectly white. Let us warn you, these most beautiful flowers are also poisonous so if you have pets keep them away.

6. Buttercup Flower

Buttercup flowers are beautifully layered petals holding tight onto each other. The Buttercup flower is also called as the Ranunculus flower with brightly coloured petals. This most beautiful radiant flower symbolizes charm and splendor through its yellow, pink, red and white. These beautiful flowers Buttercup flowers are sure to catch your attention wherever you see them.

7. Calendula Flower 

Calendula flowers have been since ancient times been used for medicinal and culinary purposes. These beautiful bright sunny orange coloured flowers are also called Pot Marigold. These flowers are native to southern Europe and the beautiful colour of their petals was traditionally also used as a food colouing agent for cheese, butter and soup.

8. Poppy Flower 

Poppy flowers are often grown for their beautiful red coloured flowers but also for their narcotic substance. Apart from being the source for narcotic drugs, this plant is also used for its Analgesic properties for Analgesic drugs. Poppy flowers after the trench war became a symbol of remembrance for soldiers who died in warfare. The poppy plants can grow upto about 1 metre tall with flowers having about 4-6 petals.

9. Carnation Flower

Carnation flowers are found in numerous colours like – pink, white, purple, orange, red and more with each flower colour symbolizing a specific feeling. Carnations are also known as the “The flowers of God” as it is believed that Carnations appeared on earth as Jesus carried the Cross on spots where Virgin Mary's tears fell. These most beautiful flowers can bloom until long hours even after being cut, and make for beautiful decorations.

10. Camellia Flower 

Camellia flowers have been precious flowers for many gardeners and florists as they thrive in mild climates. These beautiful flowers comes in various shapes and colours like whites, pinks and reds, view the images of this beautiful flower to get a glimpse of their beauty. Camellia flowers are long living flowers with some spanning to about 100 years. Camellia plant leaves are also used as tea and its seed oil is also very useful.

11. Tulip Flower

Tulips grow blooms in various colours like – pink, red, yellow, white, purple and others. Tulips symbolize grace and poise with their 6 petals distinctly bound together to form a beautiful bulb. Tulips also like other flowers have colour relevance like the yellow tulip stands for cheerfulness, black tulips symbolize the heart, red symbolize love and so on. Tulip flower bouquets could make a beautiful gift to your loved ones, take a look at this beautiful flowers photo to believe what we say. So if you are looking for that perfect bouquet use these Tulips to convey the expression of love.

12. Rose Flower

Rose the most popular flower comes in more than about 100 species. Roses with beautiful intertwined petals to blooms with scattered petals and some with a few loosely held petals forming a flower. Roses are the most loved flowers after all and each colour of Rose holds a special significance. So be it for friendship, love or mourning these most beautiful flowers of the world- Roses are used for all occasions. We promise you wont be able to blink looking at this beautiful flower image above.

13. Marigold Flower

Marigold flowers are a sign of beauty, elegance, passion and creativity. These beautiful golden orange coloured flowers are used for garden decoration and also as an offering to God. Marigold plants are fuss free annual flowers which grow beautiful blooms of yellow orange sunshine colours. A beautiful bunch of Marigold flower can be so precious to look at, watch this beautiful flower photo and admire the true beauty. The Marigold flowers can tolerate a lot of sunshine but some shade can do good as well.

14. Lotus Flower

Lotus the most famous flower has a lot of religious and spiritual significance also. Apart from being just ornamental flowers these beautiful flowers also hold a lot of significance like – purity, grace, wealth, richness and knowledge. Lotus flower is generally white and pink in colour and they grow in murky waters. You will never see a lotus flower in winters as they are intolerant to cold weather.

15. Lily Flower

Lily the most beautiful and enchanting trumpet shaped flower is loved and adored by all. This large prominent beautiful flowers comes in many colours and bloom from early summer to fall. So if you are looking to add elegance to your garden just plant these fuss free plants in moist soil with lots of sun for best performance. A look at this beautiful flower's image and you will know what we are talking about.

16. Daffodil Flower

Daffodils are one of the most popular flowers particularly for their beauty. Daffodils are one of the early flowers of spring and their flowers are beautiful crafts in trumpet shapes. Daffodils symbolize friendship, joy and success. Daffodils grow beautifully outside but even in limited surroundings they could bloom and prosper.

17. Dahlia Flower

Dahlias are colourful flowers with spiky petals which roll into a beautiful cluster forming a stunning flower. These petals are actually individual florets but wrongly refered to as petals in many cases. Dahlia's are the national flower of Mexico and bloom annually . The number of flower varieties – shapes, sizes, colours make then unique in every way. With enough sunlight these beautiful flowers could grow more.

18. Daisy Flower 

Daisy's mostly referred to as the common daisy, lawn daisy or English daisy are cute button like flowers which are a children's flower. These beautiful sophisticated flowers spread cheer, happiness and delight around them. Daisy leaves are edible and can be used in making salads. The daisy flowers have white petals with a yellow centre but sometimes you could spot red-pink daisies also.

19. Chrysanthemum Flower 

Chrysanthemums are actually small clusters of many florets together. These beautiful flowers are tropical in nature and most of the species originate from East Asia. They are non fussy plants and can grow in any kind of soil but need a sunny weather to bloom. These beautiful flowers Chrysanthemums grow after about 3 Months of potting the plant.

20. Petunia Flower

Petunia flowers come in bed spreads and can be used as great border hedges or in pots. Beautiful Petunia flowers bloom as colourful spread of large petals with a variety of colours. You can find Petunias in almost any colour – white, purple, red, pink, yellow. These strong plants are tolerant to the heat and so require very less watering.

21. Sunflower Flower

Sunflowers have a unique trait of tracking the sun direction. Their heads follow the Sun through the day and for this reason they symbolize warmth and longevity. The Sunflower plant is useful in many ways apart from being a decorative flower, its seed oil is used for cooking. The stem of a Sunflower plant can grow upto about 3 Feet tall and its easy pollination leads to a great spread of beautiful flowers.

Frequently Asked Questions on Most Beautiful Flowers

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