Flowers can be found in a multitude of places. However, some grow in specific environments. In these specific environments, some may need more intense care than others. Now, some are more common than others, but just because a flower isn’t unique doesn’t mean it needs as much or as little care as others. There are really pretty flowers that are native to very few countries.
A unique flower that can be found is the Asian bleeding-heart flower, which is native to Siberia, Japan, Northern China and Korea. They are typically found in wet grasslands and shady forests, and are part of the Papaveraceae family, commonly known as the poppy family. Though the Asian bleeding-heart flower grows best with morning sun and afternoon shade, it can also tolerate heavy and partial shade. If one wants to plant this flower, the soil needs to be wet, well-drained and have rich humus. The best thing is that they can tolerate both clay and sand.
Asian bleeding-heart flowers bloom in spring-to-early summer, but can be forced to bloom earlier by being brought into dormant rhizomes in a cool greenhouse during the late winter. Bleeding hearts can reach heights and widths of two to three feet. It grows in loose clumps and has delicate branches with pink to white heart-shaped flowers dangling. If someone is looking for an Asian bleeding-heart plant, the flower typically costs between 10 to 40 dollars per plant.
Another plant is the Sacred Lotus, also known as Nelumbo nucifera. It has a unique ability to bloom from muddy waters, which many take as a symbol of purity. Their leaves are hydrophobic, leaving them pristinely clean and adding to the purity of the plant. The Sacred Lotus is native to India, China and Southeast Asia. In Asia, the Lotus plant has been eaten for more than 7,000 years. Sacred Lotus seeds generally cost between six to twenty dollars per packet and are 30 to 40 dollars for a large plant.
Although it sounds like a type of candy, Chocolate Cosmos are actually flowers. They are often found in Mexico and other warm climates. They need at least six hours of sunlight daily, well-drained soil and a location away from strong winds. They typically grow twenty-three to thirty inches tall. Like the name entails, Chocolate Cosmos smells like chocolate. Although they are not deadly, they are considered inedible. If consumed, they can cause mild symptoms like nausea, vomiting or diarrhea. The price of Chocolate Cosmos ranges from 19 to 76 dollars, depending on how many bulbs there are.
The next flower is called the Middlemist Red Camellia. They are a highly sought-after flower, and they are known for their deep pink color. Currently, the Middlemist Red Camellia is only found in two places, Treaty House in Waitangi, New Zealand and Chiswick House and Gardens in Chiswick, United Kingdom. It is only found in these two places because of its overharvesting in its native homeland, China, along with environmental changes and competition with other plants. They are extinct in the wild.
Flowers can be found in most places. But if one is looking for a specific flower, then they might have to check specialized stores. Flowers vary in price, which can be affected by their location and how rare they are. Some are seen as sacred while others are seen as worthless in certain contexts. Each different flower can have different meanings and instructions on how to take care of it.
