Flowers “Wonderful Creation of Nature”

1. Orchid

2. Crocus Flowers

3. Roses

4. Anthurium Flowers

5. Chrysanthemum

6. Carnations

7. Gladiolis

8. Dahlia

Flowers are the wonderful gift from nature. They are appealing to human, insects, birds, animals and some are natural medicines with great effect. Plants would be merely green without the colorful flowers. They symbolize Love, Beauty, Fertility, Refinement, Thoughtfulness, Charm etc. Each flower has unique characteristics and care requirements.

They also act as great gifts when you want to show a loved one how special they are to you. So, if you want to brighten up someone special’s day or want to wish your friend a speedy recovery,  flowers are the perfect choice to go for. Most of the celebrations are not complete without flowers to decorate, bouquets and gifts.

The arrangements of a collection of flowers are the flower bouquet, which are often given for special occasions such as birthdays or anniversaries. These rich and beautiful flowers are most expensive also. Here is the list of top flowers in India which are costly and exporting to other countries.

1. Orchid

Orchids are the highly demanded and costly flower in the society, which are the flowers of exquisite beauty and variety of patterns. They belong to the family of Orchidaceae. These are often grown as houseplants.

Now there are about 30,000 species in nearly more than 77,400 natural and man – made hybrids. In order to revolutionize the Orchid Industry Tissue Cultural Technique is used. Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, and Himachal Pradesh are orchid rich areas in the country. In South India, Kerala with high humidity and low temperature accompanied by good rainfall, has the congenial climate for commercial orchid cultivation.

Today there are numerous combinations of types of orchids available. Main types of orchids are including Brassia, Cattleya, Cymbidium, Dendrobium, Odontoglossum, Oncidium, Phalaenopsis, Paphiopedilum, Vanda, Zygopetalum. Theier blooming time may vary according the climate which they are grown. That may be in spring or summer, winter to spring, spring to fall, Fall to spring. Some may be bloom 1 or 2 or 3 times in a year. The blooming may lead in 6 to 8 weeks.

Scientific Name	Orchidaceae
Family	Orchidaceae
Colors	white, yellow,pink, red, lavender, purple, blue, orange, green
Price of the Most Luxurious Orchid	Paphiopedilum Lady Isabel – RS. 6,600 per One Paphiopedilum Shin-Yi Prince – RS. 6,600 per One

2. Crocus Flowers

Saffron Crocus is one of the most expensive and beautiful flower. It is often referred to as the light bulb flower because it looks like a bright light bulb.

These flowers are  bloom in autumn seasons, month of October and are red-orange in colour. The flowers have a sweet, almost honey-like fragrance. They are the  symbol of youthfulness and cheerfulness.

Saffron is a spice derived from the flower of the saffron crocus. Its fragrance is used in perfumes and cosmetics. The crocus flower can be white, yellow and shades of purple.

 

Scientific Name	Crocus sativus
Family	Iridaceae
Colors	White or pale pink and lavenderm,  blue-violet, purple, orange, pink or ruby.
Price/ Cost	Crocus Giant Remembrance – for 25 count bag Rs. 760/-

3. Roses

Rose flower is one of the most beautiful flowers in the world. They are mainly used to express feelings and love that a person considers unique and intense. It is easier to convey your emotions than saying it with roses.

The roses have been used to convey messages without words, just with their beauty. They are quite a popular gifting option during the warm summer evening and on Valentine’s Day. It come in different varieties mainly spray roses, shrub roses and single roses.

The brightness of roses can convey your intensity, passion and enthusiasm. They are perfect to thank somebody for their actions. You can gift the roses to express your love, feelings of gratitude. You can wish by giving these beautiful roses on special occasions such anniversary and birthdays.

Scientific Name	Rosa
Family	Rosaceae
Colors	Red, Pink, White, Orange, Yellow, Lilac, Purple, multi colored
Price of the Most Luxurious Rose	Watermelon Splash Spray Roses – 4 Bunches for Rs. 8873/-

4. Anthurium Flowers

Anthurium flowers are most beautiful and perfect flowers that come in many different shapes and sizes. The word Anthurium means tail flower in Greek language.  They are also known as tail flowers, flamingo flowers, and lace leaf. These Flowers are leaf-like flowers that are ideal for a tropical setting.

The main type of Anthuriem flowers are obake, tulip and standard. Obake anthuriums are most stunning type of anthurium flowers. They produce the largest flowers and they rarely found in a single boring color. Tulip anthuriums are shaped like tulips. They are small in size. Standard anthuriums are the oldest and most common variety of anthurium.

The anthurium plants require bright, indirect light to grow. There are more than 800 species of anthuriums. These flowers are actually just a glorified leaf.

Scientific Name	Anthurium andraeanum
Family	Arum
Colors	white, yellow, red, pink, orange or green
Price of the Most Luxurious Anthurium	Blushing Bride Designer Anthurium Flowers – 14 Stems for Rs. 7605/-

5. Chrysanthemum

Chrysanthemum flower is one of the popular and beautiful flowers. This flower is a symbol of the sun, which generally symbolises loyalty and friendship. It is also known as pom-pom flowers.  The words Chrysos, meaning gold, and Anthemon, meaning flower, were combined to reflect the beauty and value of this blossom.

These flowers are belongs to the family of Asteraceae. Chrysanthemum flowers are available in a rainbow of colors. It blooms in various forms. This blooms come in a huge variety of shapes and sizes and in a wide range of colors.

The flowers also have known medicinal benefit. Chrysanthemum tea is believed to be an anti-depressant and has sleep-inducing properties.

Scientific Name	Dendranthema grandiflora
Family	Asteraceae
Colors	white, to yellow and gold, pink, orange, bronze, deep red, maroon, violet and purple
Price of the Most Luxurious	Fall Terracotta Chrysanthemum Flower – 6 bunches for Rs. 6972/-

6. Carnations

Carnations flowers are one of the most popular and beautiful cut flowers, which are also known as Grenadine or Clove Pink. They’re the second most popular cut flower after roses.

These flowers are 3 types, they are  annual carnations, border carnations and perpetual-flowering carnations. They are bisexual flowers and bloom simply or in a branched or forked cluster. It grow in a wide variety of colors including pink, white, red, yellow, and scarlet.

Its fringe petaled flowers often have a spicy fragrance. The general meaning of it is Fascination, Woman’s Love. Carnation flowers have become symbolic of mother’s love and also of Mother’s Day. Most commonly the pink carnation symbolises Mother’s Love. It express love, fascination and distinction.

Scientific Name	Dianthus caryophyllus
Family	Caryophyllaceae
Colors	White, Red, Pink, Yellow, Purple
Price of the Most Luxurious	Cream Carnation Flowers – 100 Stems for Rs. 10775/-

7. Gladiolis

Gladiolis one of the most popular flowers in cultivation and hybridization because of their beauty, fragrance and the easiness of growing. It is also known as the Sword Lily or Corn Lily. This flower symbolizes sincerity, strength of character and moral integrity along with remembrance and infatuation.

These flowers are summer-blooming corm plants. They bloom on a long spike that ranges from 2 to 4 feet tall. It open from the bottom and work their way upwards creating a long spire of blooms. The Gladiolus flower is the birth flower for August.

Gladioli come in a wide array of beautiful colors. It may be  found in various colors like white, pink, yellow, red, orange, salmon, purple and even green. They  are often cut and used in flower arrangements.

Scientific Name	sword lily
Family	Iridaceae
Colors	white, pink, yellow, red, orange, salmon, purple and even green
Price of the Most Luxurious	Gladiolus Farm Mix Flower  – 8 Bunches Premium for Rs. 10775/-

8. Dahlia

Dahlia is one of the attractive and most spectacular  flower, which belongs to the family of Asteraceae. It consists of numerous delicate petals that encircle a central yellow core.

The colorful spiky flowers generally bloom from midsummer to first frost. There are 30 species and 20,000 cultivars of Dahlias. These flowers are most commonly used for decorative purposes on cakes, tarts and pastries.

There are wide varieties of dahlias based on their sizes, flowering patterns. Such as Single-flowered Dahlias, Anemone-flowered Dahlias, Collerette Dahlias, Waterlily Dahlias. Some of the Decorative Dhalias are Ball Dahlias, Pompon Dahlias, Cactus Dahlias, Miscellaneous Dahlias, Fimbriated Dahlias, Single Orchid Dahlias (Star), Double Orchid Dahlias.

 

Scientific Name	Dahlia pinnata
Family	Asteraceae
Colors	Bronze, Dark Red to Black, Flame, Lavender, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow,Bi-color
Price of the Most Luxurious	Ron’s Dark Ember Rs. 694