
If you usually go to Singapore to enjoy various modern buildings or culinary tours, actually you can also enjoy the beauty of flowers at the flower gardens in Singapore. There are several flower gardens in Singapore. Gardens by the Bay is one of the famous ones.
The beauty and charm of flowers are inevitable, so it is no wonder that flowers are favored by all countries, one of which is Singapore.
From several flowers, there is a list of the most famous flowers in Singapore.
- Orchids
Orchid plants are one of the beautiful flowering plant species that are spread all over the world, especially in the tropics, one of which is in Singapore. The experts believe that orchids have existed since before the continents separated.
Orchids are the largest family of flowering plants. Orchids have more than 25,000 species, orchids also are one of the most resilient plants that live on this planet.
Singapore’s national flower is a hybrid orchid known as Vanda Miss Joaquim. The name comes from a Singaporean of Armenian descent named Agnes Joaquim, the woman who bred this flower.
- Roses
Who does not know this beautiful flower? Roses are one of the flowers most often used to make flower arrangements or bouquets.
It happens because this flower has beautiful shapes. However, did you know that roses can not only be used as flower arrangements? It turns out that roses can consume too.
Not only used as decorations, but these flower petals are also edible. The rose petals can be made into a jam. In addition, there are also jelly food products that use rose petals.
- Sunflower
Sunflower has the scientific name Helianthus Annuus. This beautiful flower is famous for its beautiful bright yellow color.
However, did you know that there are other colors for sunflowers? Not only yellow, but sunflowers also have other colors. There are orange, purple, red, and even black.
Not all sunflowers have a large size. Generally, sunflowers can grow up to three meters in height. However, there are some varieties of sunflowers that are small in size.
- Lilies
Lilies are one of the most famous flowers in Singapore. This flower was founded in many countries in Asia, Australia, North America, and Europe. Of course, lilies are also one of the most famous flowers in Singapore.
Lily has large petals. This flower also looks elegant. The fragrance caused by lily is also unique and can attract the hearts of many people.
The beauty of lilies is not only from their appearance but also has a beautiful meaning. The lily symbolizes elegance, beauty, loyalty, rebirth, fertility, luck, purity of soul, and renewal.
Lilies also have many color variants. However, generally, people will use white or yellow lilies. A wedding is one occasion that often uses white lilies.
- Gerbera Daisies
Gerbera Daisies are elegant flowers. They are available in some colors, such as white, red, orange, yellow, pink, purple, and two colors. Blue is the only color that you can’t find in Gerbera.
The origin of Gerberas Daisies is named after the German botanist Traugott Gerber. South Africa is the country where this type of flower was first discovered.
Gerberas Daisies are brightly colored and symbolize purity and innocence. They embrace our life with happiness and beautiful colors. This flower can symbolize joy, beauty, and joy.
- Hydrangea
Known as Hortensia or Four Seasons. The morphology of this flower is in the form of a small shrub measuring 1 x 1 meter. The shape of the flower is round, full of lush, and branched stems.
The uniqueness of Hydrangea is that the color of the flower will change if the acidity (pH) of the soil where it grows changes. The more acidic the pH of the soil, the more purple the flower will be. The more alkaline the pH of the soil, the redder the flower will be. Hydrangea colors range from blue, pink, white, dark purple, light purple, and red.
- Peony
Having a beautiful shape, beautiful color, and sweet and fragrant aroma make peonies one of the most popular flowers in Singapore.
A peony flower can reach up to 25 centimeters in width, depending on the variety. This flower comes in many colors, they are pink, white, red, orange, purple, and yellow.
In addition, peonies also have extraordinary durability in the garden. Peonies can survive more than 100 years and last more than a week in a vase. No wonder, peonies become a much-loved flower.
Flowers are used as expressions of symbols of love and happiness. This is inseparable from the beautiful flower color and fragrant smell.
Because of their beauty, it is not surprising that flowers also often decorate special moments in life, such as weddings, graduations, and funerals.
Well, from the list of most famous flowers in Singapore, which one is your favorite?