Introduction: Flower plants usually refer to herbaceous plants with ornamental value that bloom flowers of various colors and shapes. They can be classified according to their cultivation methods and ecological habits. Which of all flower plants are more precious? What varieties of precious flowers are there? This article will briefly introduce the top ten precious flower varieties. Let’s take a brief look at them.

The ten most precious flowers

1. Chrysanthemum

　　Chrysanthemum is a herbaceous plant that has been listed successively as one of the world's four major cut flowers, one of the four gentlemen among flowers, and one of China's ten famous flowers. It has become one of the precious ornamental flowers because it blooms in late autumn and its character of defying the cold and snow. Now on the Double Ninth Festival, there is a custom of drinking chrysanthemum wine and appreciating chrysanthemums because chrysanthemums have the meaning of auspiciousness and longevity.

2. Orchid

　　Orchid is a plant of the genus Orchidaceae with a history of thousands of years in China. It has a simple, quiet, elegant and noble temperament and can bloom a variety of colorful flowers. It is not only listed as one of the top ten famous flowers in China, but also is known as the Four Gentlemen of Flowers together with plum, bamboo and chrysanthemum because of its symbol of nobility and elegance.

3. Lotus

　　Lotus is mainly divided into two categories: ornamental and edible. There are many kinds of precious flowers. The flowering period is mainly concentrated from June to September. Due to the noble character of lotus, it has become the main subject of poets' songs and paintings. It is also one of the top ten famous flowers in China. In addition to the lotus itself, lotus roots, lotus seeds, rhizomes, lotus leaves, lotus seeds, etc. also have different functions. They are not only edible but also medicinal.

4. Plum Blossom

　　The plum blossom is one of the top ten famous flowers in China, along with orchid, bamboo and chrysanthemum, and is known as the three friends of winter together with pine and bamboo. Because it blooms in severe cold weather, the ancients endowed it with noble and strong character. This plant, which has a cultivation history of more than 3,000 years in China, can not only be used for viewing, but also for medicine, extraction of essences, and food making.

5. Rose

　　Rose is known as the "Queen of Flowers". It is an ornamental plant that blooms colorful and beautifully shaped flowers in all seasons. In addition to native varieties, there are nearly 10,000 species of roses in the world through artificial cultivation. Due to its strong adaptability and diverse appearance, it has become an ideal plant for horticultural cultivation and cut flowers. It is currently listed as the city flower in 52 cities.

6. Narcissus

　　Narcissus is a traditional ornamental flower with a cultivation history of thousands of years in China. It is also the tenth herb among the top ten traditional famous flowers in China. It blooms white flowers with rich fragrance every spring. The bulbs of this ornamental flower can be crushed and used for surgical treatment.

7. Azalea

　　Rhododendron is a flower plant that blooms red, light pink, apricot red, white, snow-blue and other colors of flowers every spring. Due to its high ornamental value, it is not only designated as the provincial flower or city flower in many provinces and cities in China, but is also cultivated in major parks around the world and is listed as one of the top ten traditional famous flowers in China.

8. Camellia

　　Camellia is a plant that blooms in a variety of colors, including red, white, yellow, and purple, from January to March each year. Most of the petals are bowl-shaped, and the varieties can be roughly divided into single-petal and double-petal types based on the petals. It is deeply cherished by the world's horticultural community for its bright and colorful colors and shapes, and is one of the world's precious flowers and trees.

9. Osmanthus

　　Osmanthus is a common plant in southern China. The most common varieties in gardening and greening include golden osmanthus, red osmanthus, and bay laurel. This excellent tree species that combines fragrance, plum blossoms, and greening is also one of the top ten traditional Chinese famous flowers. It usually begins to bloom in mid-autumn every year and exudes a fragrant aroma. It has been deeply loved by the public since ancient times.

10. Peony

　　Peony is one of the top ten famous flowers in China that blooms magnificent and colorful flowers. It has a history of artificial cultivation that stretches for thousands of years. It was also used as China's national flower in the late Qing Dynasty. Since ancient times, poems, songs, paintings and other cultural works have been created based on it.