10 smallest flowers in the world

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28 October 2022 09:28

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Flowers are one of the main decorations of our planet. No matter how beautiful works of art a person creates, none of them can compare with the simplest flower; it will surpass both in beauty and aroma.

There are a huge number of flowers on Earth, which differ not only in size, but also in structure and color. There is a separate branch of horticulture called floriculture. Specialists are engaged in growing ornamental plants, developing new varieties that amaze with their beauty. Thanks to the efforts of flower growers, unique plants have been bred, but the smallest flowers in the world can surprise even those who are far from the world of botany.

Faucaria

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The plant belongs to the Aizov family. Its homeland is South Africa, which has a particularly dry climate. It can accumulate moisture in its leaves and other parts, thanks to which it survives during periods when there is practically no precipitation. The name "Faukaria" comes from two Greek words that can be translated as "mouth" and "many". The stem of the plant is very short, and the leaves resemble a toothy mouth. This helps it repel animals that might try to eat it. Faucaria begins to bloom in July or August. The buds begin to bloom from midday to evening and are yellow in color. If the weather is cloudy, the buds are closed. Lasts about 6-8 days. The height of this plant does not exceed 10 cm. Its flowers are quite large, considering the size of Faucalia itself, about 6-7 cm.

Hydrangea

Large balls and panicles of hydrangea leave no one indifferent. Moreover, all types of hydrangea are good in gardens: tree-like, oak-leaved, paniculate, large-leaved, etc. Even one flowering bush of this plant will make the garden attractive, and a whole hedge will make it the most comfortable place in your summer cottage.

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Rebutia

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The genus of cacti, which includes 41 species, is called Rebucea. Their homeland is Argentina, Bolivia and Peru. Nowadays these are popular indoor flowers; they are loved because they are miniature in size, unpretentious and constantly bloom. All of these dwarf cacti have spherical stems covered with a large number of spines. Their length is no more than 5-7 cm. The flowers are bright orange, sometimes they can have a yellowish, reddish or pink tint. They appear from April to June. They open during the day, in sunny weather, and close at night. Flowers are usually up to 3 cm in length, the diameter of some of them is up to 6 cm. Each flower lasts for at least 3 days, one individual plant blooms for several months.

Sulcorebutia

This cactus is native to Bolivia. Sulcorebutia is a plant with a spherical stem, slightly flattened at the top, covered with short spines. It is small in size, can be from 1 to 10 cm.

The flowers of this cactus are very bright, can be in a variety of shades, from white to burgundy, usually 5 cm in diameter. They grow at the top of the stem, forming a wreath. One plant can have flowers of different colors.

Mühlenbeckia

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The plant is native to Australia and New Zealand. It is evergreen, from the buckwheat family. There are more than 25 species of it. The length can be from 15 cm to 3 m. The thin stems of Mühlenbeckia are covered with bark, it is brown in color, the leaves can be of different shapes. The inflorescences form clusters, the diameter of one flower is no more than 5 mm. The plant begins to bloom in early August and ends at the end of this month. The flowers are either white or yellowish with a green tint. Many gardeners choose this plant because... it is not susceptible to viral and fungal diseases. It also cleans the air well, is unpretentious, and decorates the room.

Tree-like Syrian hibiscus

This tropical plant needs good care, plenty of sunlight, nutritious and permeable soil. In suitable conditions, tree-like hibiscus grows up to 1.5-3 m in height, and the diameter of the flowers reaches 10-12 cm. The color variety of plants is very large: flowers are yellow, white, deep red, bright lilac, crimson, violet, purple. . There are also two-color varieties.

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Miniature orchid

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People call them dwarf orchids. The height of such flowers does not exceed 15-20 cm. On average, they have 5-7 leaves, which remain green throughout the year. Up to 15 flowers grow on one peduncle; sometimes, to prevent the plant from breaking under its weight, support nets are used. The size of the flowers varies, depending on the variety of miniature orchid, it can be from 4 to 7 cm. In the smallest type of mini-orchid, the leaves grow up to 20 cm, and the flowers are about 3-4 cm in diameter. Flowering most often occurs in winter and lasts about a month .

Decorative sunflower

On strong stems up to 2 m high, a bright “sun” blooms in summer. And thanks to this large yellow flower, any garden no longer seems boring. To plant sunflowers, it is better to choose well-lit places, and the distance between specimens should be at least 30-40 cm. Currently, there are many decorative varieties to suit every taste, so sunflowers are appropriate in almost every garden.

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Soleirolia

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It was found by the English navigator Soleirol; it grew on the islands of Sardinia and Corsica. He was named after the discoverer. In its homeland, soleirolia, or, as it is also called, gelxina, is a low-growing shrub. It is a low plant. The leaves are arranged in pairs, their diameter is about 0.5 cm. The stems are fragile and thin, growing up to 20 cm in length. This small plant can form a luxurious green carpet; in warm countries it is grown on balconies. If you plant it in a pot, it will grow into a small but beautiful ball. The leaves of soleirolia are green, but there are varieties with silver or golden leaves, and they all form small mounds up to 5 cm in height. You should not plant it next to low plants, because... it will destroy them. One of the advantages of the flower is that it perfectly purifies the air. It blooms very rarely in apartments and does not bear fruit. But in nature it is covered with small whitish flowers; when they fade, reddish berries with seeds are formed.

tree peony

These beautiful and fragrant flowers with a large number of petals are located on a high bush and become a decoration of the garden before their “brothers”. The buds can come in a variety of shades, but pale pink, crimson, red and purple are especially popular in gardens.

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Rose Si

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One of the smallest roses in the world. The Indian botanist Sudhir Khetawat was able to grow it. The bud size of this miniature flower is only 5 mm, i.e. the size of a regular grain of rice. When the flower fully opens, its size does not exceed 1 cm. The flowers are semi-double and can be either white-pink or cream-colored. They have a moderate aroma. Rose Si blooms in waves throughout the season. The bush grows up to 15-25 cm. The foliage is elegant, glossy, the color is light green. The variety is considered resistant to various diseases and quite hardy. Can be grown on balconies and terraces.

Protea artichoke

This evergreen shrub (1-3 m high) with leathery leaves and large hairy flowers (up to 30 cm in diameter), collected in cone-shaped inflorescences, lives in Africa. The protea flower is the national symbol of the Republic of South Africa. It is not easy to grow this exotic beauty in the middle zone, because it does not tolerate cold. Therefore, in our latitudes it is exclusively an indoor or greenhouse crop. From spring to mid-autumn, the plant is provided with a temperature of about 20°C, and in winter – from 5 to 10°C. Without wintering in a cool room, the protea will not bloom next season.

Lithops

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The word "lithops" comes from a combination of two Greek words that can be translated as "stone" and "appearance". It turns out that it means “appearance like a stone.” They also have a second name – “living stones”. Why these plants were given such a name will become clear if you see them at least once. They resemble pebbles in shape and color. And this is no coincidence. Lithops grow in deserts where animals eat all the vegetation. Thanks to their unusual appearance, they easily blend into the environment and are practically indistinguishable from stones. Only a flower that appears in the middle can tell you that this is a plant and not a pebble. Lithops consists of two thick petals, two halves, between them there is a shallow cleft from which a flower emerges. The largest plants reach 5 cm in width and length. There are many varieties of these “living stones”, at least 35 varieties. The flowers are most often white or yellow, sometimes growing orange, their diameter is 2.5 - 3 cm. It blooms from August to November.

Lily hybrid

Restless breeders do not stop there and produce more and more new hybrid plants. Recently, Asian and Oriental lily hybrids (OT, OA, LO, LA) have become especially popular. These plants have large and numerous flowers, and the flowering period can last several months.

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Platystele jungermannioides

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The smallest orchid is Platystele jungermannioides. It was discovered in the eastern Andes, in Ecuador. She grew up in the Cerro Candelaria nature reserve. Experts measured its flowers; they were 2.1 mm in size and consisted of very thin, translucent petals. It was studied by the American botanist Lou Jost. He found out that the thickness of the petals is no more than 1 cell. The flower was included in the Guinness Book of Records. Before this, the record holder was another orchid, the flower size of which was about 2.5 mm.

Giant water lily

Victoria Amazonis is the largest nymph in the world. This is the national flower of Guyana, depicted on the coat of arms of this state. The giant water lily grows well in bright sunlight in water at a depth of at least 1 m. The minimum temperature for proper plant development is 25 ° C, so in the unstable climate of the middle zone it is difficult to obtain this huge flower. However, among the representatives of the Nymphaeaceae family there are many less fastidious plants, and they are also distinguished by their large “dimensions”.

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Gladiolus

This plant is so popular that it needs no introduction. The sword flower is native to the tropics and subtropics, but has taken root well in temperate climates. Gladioli grow well on any cultivated soil, but best of all on light sandy loam with a lot of humus. To achieve abundant flowering, you cannot plant these flowers in one place for two seasons in a row. Otherwise they will get sick.

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Types of low-growing flowering plants

Annual flowers are one of the options for quickly and beautifully decorating a site.

A large number of different varieties makes it possible to decorate a flowerbed already in the first year of sowing. They fill the space where perennials have not yet grown and can complement new flower beds.

They are chosen by creative people who like to create different compositions, using new solutions every year. Almost all annuals are easy to care for and do not require special attention.

The following annual low flowers are a worthy decoration of a flower bed: iberis, asters, begonia, snapdragons, marigolds, primroses, calceolaria, petunias and others.

Buddleya David

This plant is also notable for its large and numerous inflorescences. Buddleia is a deciduous shrub that blooms for 45 days. The flowers come in a variety of colors, and they all exude a honey aroma. For this reason, the plant is often called a “butterfly magnet.” Buddleia Davida can withstand frosts down to –20°C and looks great in groups against the backdrop of lawns and in mixed borders. These flowers are good to use to camouflage outbuildings or pipes, as well as to create a hedge.

Annuals

By planting annuals in your summer cottage, you can change the landscape composition every year. Flowers with small pink florets will be fragrant from spring to late autumn. Next year, new varieties can be placed in their place.

Ageratum

In nature, there are more than 60 varieties of this plant. This culture is found in East India and America. The inflorescences are fluffy, similar to pompoms. They make excellent bouquets that remain fresh for a long time.

Ageratum seeds are sown in the second half of March in cups or seedling boxes with soil.
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Antirrinum

The plant is also known as snapdragon. The delicate pink flower is often found in nature and has long been cultivated by gardeners. Over the past decades, breeders have developed more than 800 types of crops.

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Snapdragon buds are irregularly shaped, two-lipped, simple or double. They are collected in racemose inflorescences. The stems are branched and reach 1 m in height. Adult plants resemble pyramids.

In the south of the country, summer residents plant the plant in a flowerbed with seeds at the end of April. In the middle zone, seedlings are first prepared. They root it in the ground when it gets warmer: in late April - early May.

Balsam

A popular culture brought from India, Africa and Asia in the late 16th century. A plant with small pink flowers of regular shape with five rounded petals. The leaves are oval, dark green.

In northern latitudes, balsam is sown in seedling containers with drainage holes. When the seedlings grow up, with the onset of warmth they are transferred to open ground. With the help of balsam, gardeners create beautiful compositions in flower beds. Pale pink flowers can be used to decorate terraces and balconies.

Begonia

Small pink flowers that can decorate any area. Among these plants there are annuals and perennials, with buds of different colors. Inflorescences of irregular shape, unisexual. The leaves are asymmetrical, with beautiful colors.

Begonia takes root well in any soil. For planting, it is better to purchase granulated seeds, the shell of which contains fungicides and nutrients. Plants love lighted areas and tolerate heat easily.

cornflower

Fluffy pink flowers that are also found in the wild. They grow both in the mountains and in flower beds. The buds are small, with carved petals. Stems are tough and erect. The leaves are thin, lanceolate.

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Cornflowers are sown in open ground in September. In areas where the climate is colder, it is better to postpone planting until spring. The plant reproduces by self-seeding. If at least one cornflower grows in the flowerbed, you can enjoy its flowering every year in the future.

Godetia

White and pink flowers named after the Swiss botanist. He was the first to classify this culture and studied it for a long time. The plant is considered to be native to California and is found in the wild in Central and South America.

Godetia is a herbaceous annual belonging to the fireweed family. The stems of the bushes are erect, grow 50-60 cm, and can be spreading or pyramidal. The buds reach a diameter of 10-15 cm. They have the shape of a bell or bowl, collected in brushes. The inflorescences are resistant to sun and moisture.

Godetia seeds can be planted in open ground at the end of April or as seedlings in separate containers. Before sowing, the planting material is kept in a solution of potassium permanganate. Mineral fertilizers and ash are added to the soil.

Diascia

Light pink flowers that arrived in Europe from South America. There are many types of this crop, but in Russia only annuals are grown. The bushes feel good both in open ground and in pots.

Flowering continues from June until the first frost. The buds are tubular, up to 2 cm in diameter. The inflorescence is racemose, lush. Diascia is grown exclusively as an ornamental plant: sometimes the shoots are not visible behind the flowers.

The culture is unpretentious and does not require nutritious soil or abundant watering. Excess fertilizer is also not required, otherwise the foliage will grow too much. In order for the crop to bloom luxuriantly, it is planted in sunny areas.

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Calibrachoa

A plant that is very similar in appearance to petunia. Pink flowers, the name of which translates as “million bells.” Until recently, it was indeed believed that the crop was a relative of petunia. But in 1990, plant DNA was analyzed. Scientists have found that these are completely different flowers.

Calibrachoa buds are much larger and reach a diameter of 3 cm. The crop is planted in open ground or in boxes or flowerpots. Plants are propagated by seeds or cuttings.

Calla

Calla, or zantedeschia, is attractive with its large leaves and unusual flower shape. Each flower remains presentable for about a month. Only 3 types of calla lilies are found in culture:

Ethiopian (the flowers of these tall white callas reach 8-15 cm);
Remanna (plant up to 70 cm high with flowers of pink and lilac shades);
Eliotta (a flower up to 50 cm high with large green speckled heart-shaped leaves and predominantly yellow flowers).

For the winter, calla lily tubers are dug up and stored in a dry and dark room at a temperature of about 5°C.

Of course, to accommodate such large plants, you need to have sufficient space. But for the sake of such beauty, you can try to free up space. Do you grow giants in your garden or do you prefer miniature and delicate flowers?