Discussion What's your favourite flower?

[Noct]

So, you could say that I'm a bit of a flower enthusiast, they're so pretty and I love drawing them or researching them. That made me wonder which flower is your favorite? I can begin- and I can't possibly limit myself to one so here are three lilies that I adore~ (｡uωu)♪

I also adore plants — flowers in particular! I put them in my art near constantly.

My long term favorite is definitely morning glories, not only because they are just a lovely colorful and simple little vining plant (vining flowers are so fun to draw and great for front porches, gardens, and more) but I love their symbolism as well.

However a more specialized favorite is Diphylleia flowers aka 'the skeleton flower' due to its very unique petal properties that render it perfectly transparent in the rain.

If I get to limit it to three (like you) my third would be hydrangeas because they are not only gorgeous but also have many interesting properties such as the color changes based on soil PH (in addition to species color differences) and are one of only a few flowers that actually absorb water directly through their petals. Thus if you have cuts of wilting hydrangeas in a vase you can rejuvenate them by resting them upside down in a bowl of water over night and they will look beautiful and fresh again in the morning.

 

[FoxSauce]

Roses

 

[mars2027]

Marigold!

 

[Life's not a comedy]

Sunflowers

 

[workhorse]

So, you could say that I'm a bit of a flower enthousiast, they're so pretty and I love drawing them or researching them. That made me wonder which flower is your favorite? I can begin- and I can't possibly limit myself to one so here are three lilies that I adore~ (｡uωu)♪

1) Madonna lily
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It's may be the most basic version of the lilies but I can't help but adore how they always pop out in the garden

2) Lily of the valley
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I find these lilies the cutest of them all! The little bell shape seems so delicate and they look simply so adorable. No wonder that they represent sweetness and purity.

3) Spider lily
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Maybe it's quite ironic seeing as spider lilies are heavily associated with death but I just absolutely admire how they look in such huge groups! It's truly amazing and I honestly would love to be able to grow one in my room, the only thing stopping me is my cats possible death when they happen to munch on it..

The flowers of my oxalis triangularis. Theyre in the same family as the green shamrocks & grow like weeds but they hold a special place in my heart because my first time seeing them was at a botanical garden with my family & I just remember that day being so peaceful & quiet.

 

[natori]

Osmanthus c:

 

[lethargicnlonely]

peonies and roselilies!

 

[phoebusapollo]

I like tulips.

 

[flowerbythewater]

queen of the night


a white flower that blooms once a year and wilts before dawn. it lives only for a moment, but in that moment it's the prettiest flower of all to me. and I find that so beautiful

 

[whywere]

Any and all flowers.

Besides the fragrance and beauty, for me it symbolizes love, hope, and possibilities.

Walter

 

[morina]

Omg spider lilies mentioned, they are among my favourites, too! Though sadly not native to my country. Why am I only seeing this thread now?
Apart from that, my favourites are among others...
Galanthus: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galanthus
They are only blooming for such a short time but always a pleasure to see.
Daffodils: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Narcissus_(plant)
Also great spring flowers, the yellow ones are the most beautiful in my opinion.
Lamprocapnos: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lamprocapnos
I don't know if these are the right ones, but my grandma had those or similar ones in her garden. They literally have a heart shape, of course they are cute.
Pansies: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pansy
I like the heavy colour contrast between their center and edge regions.

 

[RedFruit]

I'm surprised no one said bleeding hearts yet :) those are my favorite

 

[morina]

I'm surprised no one said bleeding hearts yet :) those are my favorite

Hehe, one minute too late

 

[RedFruit]

Hehe, one minute too late

I didn't even notice since you referred to them in their true name! I love that for us haha. My friend just offered me a cutting of HER grandmas plant, but it would be pointless now unfortunately.

 

[morina]

I didn't even notice since you referred to them in their true name! I love that for us haha. My friend just offered me a cutting of HER grandmas plant, but it would be pointless now unfortunately.

Ah yeah I didn't know if their common name is used more, well, commonly (same goes for Galanthus) since English isn't my native language. Though I think bleeding heart is a beautiful name, very melancholic.

 

[Lamentice]

Might be becoming tulips, so many of them bloom in spring where I live (they're just planted eveywhere) and last into summer, it's absolutely beautiful and vibrant. But I enjoy lots of flowers, not many of them where I'm from but lots where I live now.