Who is not fond of the mesmerizing nature and environment of Hawaii? Hawaii is a group of stunning and attractive tropical islands with a wonderful variety of flora and fauna. In this guide, we will tell you about the most beautiful flowers that you will find in Hawaii. Get ready to know about the best Hawaiian flowers that you can also grow in your own garden. 

The Floral Diversity of Hawaii 

There are around 1000 species of plants that are native to Hawaii, and around half of these flowers are not present anywhere else in the world. Unfortunately, around one-third of these plants are also endangered or under the threat of extinction. 

Beautiful Flowers from Hawaii  

Check out a few standout blooms that add color and texture to the islands.

• Bird of Paradise

This flower shows up in both home yards and public gardens across Hawaii. The shape looks like a bird, with bright color tucked among the leaves. It came originally from South Africa. Still, the plant feels at home here, with orange and deep blue parts and leaves that look like banana blades.

• Fragrant White Hibiscus 

Having snowy white blossoms, the fragrant white hibiscus, also known as Koki’o ke’oke’o, grows up to 15 feet tall. The flower is native to the wet forests of Molokai and Oahu and is one of the two fragrant hibiscus flowers in the world. The blooms of this flower are quite large and slightly ruffled with dark pink and red stamens. 

• Heliconias  

Heliconias are another odd-looking favorite. These plants come from the American rainforests, and later they became common in tropical gardens. The colors are bold, and they hold up well as cut flowers, which is why they often appear in warm-weather bouquets.

• Flowering Maple 

Ko’oloa ‘ula, also called Flowering Maple, is a close, endangered cousin of hibiscus. You can find it only in Hawaii’s dry forest areas. It belongs to the mallow family. It grows as a shrub, spreading out to about 6 to 10 feet in height and width. The leaves feel soft; they are shaped like a heart, and the plant can handle drought.

• Frangipani

Frangipani is known for flowers in white, pink, or red. People often use them for lei. The tree is grown widely in Hawaii, even though it is not native. It blooms from April through September, and the scent is spicy with a lemon-like edge.

• Māmane

Māmane is a native plant that starts as a shrub. It makes yellow flowers that look like small pea blossoms. If you leave it alone, it can grow into a tree that reaches around 50 feet. Long ago, people used the wood in rites meant to push away bad spirits.

• Bougainvillea  

Bougainvillea is a vine that comes from Brazil. In Hawaii, it does especially well in hot, dry spots. It grows as a climbing plant, or gardeners train it into hedges. The bright, almost neon color does not come from the small white flowers. It comes from leaf-like parts around them that change the look.

Source: Abodelook