These are all rare and hard-to-find flowers, so owning them requires a huge sum of money. Some are so rare that no one has been able to put a price on them.
The world's most expensive flowers
- 1. Kadapul flower
- 2. Juliet Rose
- 3. Nongke Orchid from Shenzhen
- 4. Gold of Kinabalu Orchid
- 5. Saffron
- 6. Tulips of the 17th Century
- 7. Gloriosa Flower
- 8. Lily of the Valley
1. Kadapul flower
This flower is "priceless" because no garden in the world has been able to cultivate this variety. It emits a very pleasant fragrance, bringing a sense of relaxation to those who admire it.
Today, being able to admire fresh Kadapul flowers is almost impossible because they are certainly not sold anywhere in the world.
Its short lifespan makes this flower extremely rare, and it is even considered priceless because it is almost never bought or sold on the market.
The only way you can truly enjoy the exquisite fragrance of this rare flower is to buy a bottle of Kadapul-scented perfume.
2. Juliet Rose
To own a bouquet of Juliet roses, one would have to spend over $15 million USD (approximately 330 billion VND). This rose is so expensive because breeder David Austin spent 15 years and 3 million pounds (approximately 84.9 billion VND) researching and developing it. Therefore, the Juliet rose is also known as the '3 million pound rose' or 'million-dollar rose'.
The Juliet rose was first introduced in 2006 at the Chelsea Flower Show in England and captivated flower lovers not only for its dazzling beauty but also because it was the most expensive rose in history. From its debut, the Juliet rose's intricate and perfect petal structure, elegant and luxurious color, and intoxicating fragrance overshadowed the beauty of all roses that had appeared before. To make this rose more accessible to a wider audience, David improved it and made it more affordable.
3. Nongke Orchid from Shenzhen
Shenzhen orchids are very rare because they don't exist in nature but are created through laboratory breeding. The Shenzhen Nongke orchid was developed by Chinese agricultural scientists. This species is entirely man-made and is named after Shenzhen Nongke University, where it was created.
Researchers at Nongke Company in Shenzhen, China, spend eight years observing and cultivating the orchids before they can produce a single Nongke orchid. This includes four to five years waiting for them to bloom. Only the most beautiful plants are brought to market, and their prices are exorbitant, reaching up to $200,000 per plant.
Nongke orchids from Shenzhen are not only beautiful but also edible. This is a great source of pride for Chinese scientists.
4. Gold of Kinabalu Orchid
The Gold of Kinabalu orchid, also known as the Rothschild orchid , is not only exquisitely beautiful but also blooms magnificently. Up to six flowers can be found on a single stem, and this species possesses a very distinctive fragrance.
This flower is known as the Gold of Kinabalu Orchid because it is found only in Kinabalu National Park in Malaysia. The Gold of Kinabalu Orchid is extremely rare, blooming only once every 15 years, usually between April and May. The price of one of the world's rarest flowers can reach up to $6,000 per plant (approximately 136 million VND).
5. Saffron
Saffron is native to Southwest Asia and cannot grow naturally without human intervention. Each saffron flower costs between $1,200 and $1,500 (approximately 27.3 to 34.2 million VND). In particular, saffron stigmas are a special and the most expensive spice in the world, costing up to $5,000 for 500 grams.
6. Tulips of the 17th Century
Unlike the common tulip varieties of today, 17th-century tulips were a 'pure' type, typically yellow or creamy yellow, interspersed with soft, undulating red streaks on each petal. This incredibly unique flower is now very rare, with a price of around $5,700 per bouquet (approximately 129.9 million VND).
7. Gloriosa Flower
Gloriosa flowers, also known as 'Fire Lilies' , have curved petals with yellow near the center and bright red tips. This species grows naturally only in South Africa and Asia, making it very rare. Despite being poisonous in all parts, Gloriosa flowers are sold at a relatively high price of around $6-10 USD per stem (approximately 140,000 – 230,000 VND).
8. Lily of the Valley
Lily of the valley, or bellflower, is a type of wild flower that only grows in temperate regions with cool climates. Lily of the valley flowers are pure white, shaped like small bells, and emit a very pleasant fragrance. However, the sap of this elegant flower contains toxins. The flowers are harvested only once a year, for about a week each time, making them very expensive, costing around $143 per bunch (approximately 3.2 million VND).
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