16 Most Exotic Flowers Around the World

As we’re sure you’ve noticed, exotic, tropical flowers are all the rage right now.

You may have begun to see them used in weddings or artistically sprinkled in an arrangement your BFF brought to your summer barbecue last summer. 

16. Salvia Splendens
The glossy, vibrant red of these salvia’s simply scream ‘tropical paradise.’

Picture this: you’re overlooking the clear blue sea and find these confident blossoms sneaking their way into your picturesque view. Now you can’t decide which is more stunning, the sea or the salvias!

Often referred to as scarlet sage, the red salvia plant is actually part of the mint family! These ruby reds are indigenous to Brazil where, due to its hot climate, they grow as perennials. They are treated as annual plants in a more temperate climate, as they will not survive harsh frosts and frigid weather.

While most will recognize salvia splendens in their most popular form, scarlet, they do, in fact, come in other colors!

burgundy
lavender
salmon
white
pink
orange
Quite the variety, huh?

They can grow from 18-30 inches in height and are known for their spiky, electrifying blooms.

Because of their shocking red color, they are most often used around Memorial Day and the 4th of July.

Pro Tip: If you’re an Autumn lover (like us), by deadheading and pinching them throughout the summer, you can actually make these vivacious treasures last through the fall season.

My oh my, just imagine these beauties artfully mixed in with your orange and yellow Chrysanthemums!