Of the millions
of different types, colours, and families of flowers, there
is bound to be favorites among the gardeners and flower buyers
all across the United Kingdom. This list
details the top ten flowers that consumers, biologists, and
horticulturists consider as the best flowers in the country.
1. Rose
2. Lily
3. Freesia
4. Tulip
5. Sweet Pea
6. Gerbera
7. Orchid
8. Carnation
9. Sunflower
10. Anemone
(source: F&PA Annual Consumer
Survey 2003)
Roses have regained
their top position in the UK's hearts and carnations have shot
back into the top
10 after a year of absence.
This list varies greatly from the top ten best selling cut
flowers list, which is dominated by carnations and chrysanthemums
(click
below to view the top ten best selling flowers).
