Types of Flowers of Israel

In the field of flowers, Israel is considered a unique country both climatically and in terms of agricultural technology that enables the development and growth of flowers commercially. The topography of Eretz Israel is characterized by relatively sharp transitions between different climatic zones. This fact creates wealth in wildflower species. In many nature reserves around the country you can experience this abundance especially during the transition seasons.

Among the best-known wildflowers in the country are cyclamen, anemone, iris, chrysanthemum, calendula, daffodil and more. Most wildflowers are protected and picking is prohibited. Many types of wildflowers, such as anemone, cyclamen, chrysanthemum, daffodil and more are domesticated and can be purchased at nurseries for home growing as well as for their origin in flower shops when used in flower arrangements.

Israel is considered a world power in the commercial cultivation of various types of flowers in greenhouses. The Israeli product in this field is considered high quality and cost-effective.

Therefore, Israel exports many types of flowers to the world, including the Netherlands (which is considered the world flower capital).

Israel is also a consumer of types of flowers that are not grown locally, such as different varieties of tropical flowers. Such flowers are imported to Israel from around the world, including from the Far East and Africa.

The abundance of flower types available to flower designers in Israel leaves them limited only by their own artistic skills.

In the following, we will go into detail about the number of types of flowers that are widely used in flower arrangements in Israel. Naturally this list is only partial.

Rose - is considered a particularly romantic flower. There are roses in a variety of colors and sizes. Roses are the most sought after flowers in bridal bouquet orders.

Sunflower (sunflower) - Sunflower grown in open fields for the purpose of extracting oil from the sunflower seeds as well as for edible purposes (cracking sunflower seeds). There are types of sunflower used for ornamental, these types are smaller and usually seedless. The sunflower is mainly used in rural flower arrangements.

Gerbera - Gerberas are available in a variety of colors. This is one of the most common flower arrangements in the country. Gerberas are grown in greenhouses in Israel and are also marketed abroad with great success.

Gladiola (siphon) - a tall, beautiful and fragrant flower. Among the wildflowers in the country are also two species of siphon. Florists often use white or red gems.

Chrysanthemum - among the wild flowers common in the country. Among the types of flowers that are domesticated and used in flower arrangements. Chrysanthemums can be found in a variety of colors used in flower shops.

Orchid (Orchid) - Considered a prestigious flower, many orchids are imported from Far Eastern countries but there are also commercially grown in greenhouses in Israel.

White lily - from the nocturnal family, among the types of flowers mentioned in the Bible and is considered a symbol of beauty and purity.

In flower shops in Israel, a variety of other types of flowers are used, among these are the bird of paradise, lily, carnation, carrot star, lisianthus and more.