Flowers have long been a symbol of love and romance, offering a visual and olfactory indulgence that is both luxurious and temporary. 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. The more rare and exotic the flower, the higher its price tag. While it’s not always necessary to spend a fortune on a bouquet, here are five of the world’s most expensive flowers that push the boundaries of what’s considered reasonable.

KADUPUL FLOWER

The Kadupul Flower is the most expensive flower in the world. The simple reason why the Kadupul Flower is the champion of the most expensive flowers in the world list is that it is completely priceless. No amount of money could ever buy this flower. It is so rare and so frail that it lives for only a few hours and then dies. This one-of-a-kind flower is native to Sri Lanka and could be found in some parts of India.

 

 

 

 

DAVID AUSTIN JULIET ROSE

A beautiful and delicate rose that was created by David Austin is probably the most popular English rose at the same time. It took 15 years to develop it. Juliet Rose made its first public appearance during the 2006 Chelsea Flower Show, and from that moment on, it caught the attention of many. The Juliet Rose is considered one of the most expensive roses in the world, with a price tag of around $3.5 million US dollars at the time it was introduced.

SHENZHEN NONGKE ORCHID

This is considered one of the most unique orchids in the world. A completely man-made flower that took eight years of research in agricultural science to develop, the Shenzhen Nongke Orchid was sold at auction in 2005 for a staggering $190,000 US dollars, or 1.68 million Chinese yuan, making it the most expensive flower ever sold.

GOLD OF KINABALU ORCHIDS

Another orchid that has an expensive value is called the Gold of Kinabulu Orchid, an endangered species of orchid that can only be found in one small, fenced-off area in the Kinabalu National Park in Malaysia. With a price tag of around $3,500 US for a single stem, this rare flower is an impractical and costly gift, as it only blooms between April and May.

SAFFRON CROCUS

Saffron Crocus is in 5th place on our list, which may come as a surprise to some as it is neither a rare nor an expensive flower. Saffron is a spice that is common in Southwest Asia and is extracted from the stigma of the flower called the saffron crocus. Saffron costs around $700 US per 500 grams, making it a pricey delicacy.