Flowers in Malta

What are the most popular flowers found in flower shops in Malta? What is the national flower of Malta? Are there other native flowers growing in Malta?

National Flower of Malta

National Flower of Malta
Widnet il-Bahar or Maltese Centaury

The Maltese Centaury is the national plant of Malta. Called ‘Widnet il-Bahar’ in Maltese, it is wholly native to the Maltese Islands and cannot be found elsewhere. It has been adopted as the national flower of Malta since 1973. It is commonly found growing in cliffs surrounding the north and south west coast of Malta, such as Dingli Cliffs. It is also found in Gozo such as Ta Cenc cliffs. Lately, the Maltese Centaury has been threatened with extinction, as coastal cliffs are faced with the problem of rubbish dumping and lack of care, destroying the natural habitat in which the national flower of Malta grows.

Native Maltese Flowers

Malta and Gozo enjoy a vast flora, being centred in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea, and the Maltese have cultivated various species, about 800 of which are indigenous to the Islands. As the countryside of Malta is diminishing due to industrialisation and an increase in the number of buildings, some flower and plant species are endangered. Despite all this, flowers and plants continue to be a delight to the Maltese citizens, and a stroll in the countryside is at the heart of most Maltese. 

Gerberas Bouquet available at
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Popular Flowers in Malta

Flowers in Malta are popular gifts, sent for most occasions. You can send flowers to Malta by choosing from the wide range of flowers offered by local florists and flower shops. Amongst the most popular flowers you can send to Malta are roses, gerberas, chrysanthemums and carnations. These flowers are always available for Malta flower delivery. Of course, there are more types of flowers available, so you can send a mixed flower bouquet using a variety of flowers and colours.