These are all “rare and hard-to-find” flowers, and acquiring them requires a significant financial investment. Some flowers are so rare that their value cannot even be determined.
The Most Expensive Flowers in the World
1. Kadapul Flower
This flower is considered “priceless” because no gardener in the world has been able to cultivate it. The Kadapul flower emits a very pleasant fragrance, providing a relaxing experience for those who admire it.
Today, the chance of enjoying a fresh Kadapul flower is nearly impossible since it is certainly not sold anywhere in the world.
Its short lifespan makes this flower incredibly rare, and it is even regarded as invaluable since it is hardly ever traded in the market.
The only way to enjoy the wonderful scent of this rare flower is to purchase 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 (~330 billion VND). The high price of this rose is due to the fact that breeder David Austin spent 15 years and around 3 million GBP (~84.9 billion VND) to develop it. Consequently, the Juliet rose is also known as the “3 million GBP rose” or “million-dollar rose.”
The Juliet rose was first unveiled in 2006 at the Chelsea Flower Show in the UK and captivated flower enthusiasts not only with its stunning beauty but also because it is the most expensive rose in history. From its debut, the intricate and perfect petal structure, elegant and luxurious colors, and rich fragrance of the Juliet rose overshadowed the beauty of all previously existing roses. To make this flower accessible to more flower lovers, David improved it, making it more popular at a lower price.
3. Nongke Orchid
The Nongke Orchid is extremely rare because it does not exist in nature and is cultivated in a laboratory. This orchid was developed by Chinese agricultural scientists. It is entirely man-made and named after the Nongke University in Shenzhen, where it was created.
Researchers at Nongke in Shenzhen (China) spent 8 years observing and nurturing to produce a single Nongke orchid, including 4 to 5 years waiting for it to bloom. Only the most beautiful specimens are brought to market, with prices reaching up to 200,000 USD per plant.
The Nongke Orchid is not only beautiful but also edible, making it a source of great pride for Chinese scientists.
4. Gold of Kinabalu Orchid
The Gold of Kinabalu Orchid, also known as Rothschild’s Orchid, is not only exquisitely beautiful but also blooms spectacularly. Each stem can have up to six flowers, and this flower has a very unique fragrance.
This flower is referred to as the Gold of Kinabalu Orchid because it is exclusively found in Kinabalu Park in Malaysia. It is extremely rare, blooming only once every 15 years, typically between April and May. The price for one of the rarest flowers in the world can reach up to 6,000 USD per plant (~136 million VND).
5. Saffron Flower
Saffron is a native flower of Southwest Asia that cannot grow naturally without human intervention. Each saffron flower costs between 1,200 and 1,500 USD (~27.3 to 34.2 million VND). Notably, saffron stigmas are a special spice and the most expensive in the world, costing up to 5,000 USD for 500 grams.
6. 17th Century Tulip
Unlike the popular tulip varieties today, the 17th Century Tulip is a “pure” flower that typically has yellow or cream colors, interspersed with soft red streaks on each petal. This unique flower is currently very rare, with prices around 5,700 USD per bouquet (~129.9 million VND).
7. Gloriosa Flower
The Gloriosa Flower, also known as “Flame Lily,” has petals that curl with a yellow base near the stamen and bright red tips. This flower grows naturally only in South Africa and Asia, making it very rare. Despite being toxic in all parts, the Gloriosa Flower is sold at quite a high price, around 6-10 USD per stem (~140,000 – 230,000 VND).
8. Lily of the Valley
Lily of the Valley, or Convallaria majalis, is a forest flower that only grows in temperate regions with a cool climate. The flowers are pure white, bell-shaped, and emit a very pleasant fragrance. However, the sap of this elegantly beautiful flower contains toxins. Each year, lilies can only be harvested once for about a week, making their price quite high, around 143 USD per bouquet (~3.2 million VND).
