Recommended Flowers for Gardening Beginners: A Survey of 200 Experienced Gardeners
NEXER Inc. and Yamato Noen Holdings conducted a survey from May 10 to 17, 2026, among 200 experienced gardeners regarding the "recommended flowers for gardening beginners." Tulips ranked first with 53 votes, followed by sunflowers, hydrangeas, and marigolds, highly valued for their ease of care and reliability.
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- 📰 Published: May 22, 2026 at 19:00
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■ What will you choose for your first pot?
In spring, home centers line up their storefronts with colorful flower seedlings and bulbs.
While it lifts the spirits, many people might hesitate, thinking, "I want to try gardening, but I don't want to fail with my very first pot."
In such cases, the real voices of those already enjoying gardening can be relied upon.
Recommendations like "This one is hard to fail with" or "Even beginners can experience the joy of blooming flowers," coming from experienced growers, will surely encourage beginners.
Therefore, this time, in collaboration with Yamato Noen Holdings, we conducted a survey on "flowers recommended for a gardening debut" targeting 200 men and women nationwide who answered "I have experience in gardening (including gardening and vegetable gardens)" in a preliminary survey.
* When quoting the contents of this press release, please take the following actions:
- State that the source is a "Survey by NEXER Inc. and Yamato Noen Holdings."
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## Overview of the "Survey on Flowers Recommended for a Gardening Debut"
- Survey method: Internet survey
- Survey period: May 10 - May 17, 2026
- Survey targets: Men and women nationwide who answered "I have experience in gardening (including gardening and vegetable gardens)" in a preliminary survey
- Valid responses: 200 samples
- Questionnaire contents:
- Question 1: Please select only one flower that you most want to "recommend for a gardening debut."
- Question 2: Please tell us the reason why you think that flower is recommended for a gardening debut.
## Ranking of Flowers Recommended for a Gardening Debut!
### ◆ 1st Place: Tulip - 53 votes
The following comments were received from the survey respondents:
- Because it's easy to grow, and I felt a great sense of satisfaction after it bloomed. (Male in his 20s)
- It's a bright and conspicuous flower, so I think it's good for a debut as it brightens up your mood. (Female in her 30s)
- Because it blooms easily even for the first time. (Male in his 30s)
- Since even elementary school students can try it, it's definitely easy and foolproof. (Male in his 40s)
- As long as you plant the bulb at the right time, it will bloom without much effort, and the flower is cute. (Female in her 50s)
1st place was the "Tulip."
It overwhelmingly gathered support due to the ease of "just planting the bulb" and the peace of mind that it will definitely bloom in spring.
Furthermore, the familiarity of everyone having grown it at least once in school etc., combined to result in its outstanding popularity.
### ◆ 2nd Place: Sunflower - 20 votes
The following comments were received from the survey respondents:
- Because I think it's so easy that even elementary school students can grow it. (Female in her 30s)
- Because it was easy to grow vigorously. (Female in her 30s)
- Because it feels relatively strong and the flowers bloom easily. (Male in his 40s)
- Because it's easy to manage and blooms beautifully in summer. (Male in his 40s)
- Because it grows vigorously even in extreme heat. (Male in his 50s)
- Because the care is not difficult, you can enjoy watching it grow big until it blooms, and you can also enjoy taking seeds after it blooms. (Female in her 50s)
2nd place was the "Sunflower."
The figure itself growing rapidly under the summer sun is one pleasure.
The "pleasure for the next year" of being able to take seeds after blooming also seems to be a nice point for beginners.
### ◆ 3rd Place: Hydrangea - 19 votes
The following comments were received from the survey respondents:
- I grew it in elementary school, and I thought it might be easy because even an elementary school student can grow it. (Female in her 40s)
- Because it's relatively easy to grow. (Female in her 40s)
- Because if you water it regularly, it will be in full bloom with bright-colored flowers, which is fun to grow. (Male in his 50s)
- Even the gloomy rainy season becomes a joy. (Female in her 60s)
- Because it's easy to grow even for beginners. (Female in her 60s)
- Because it can be grown from cuttings, doesn't attract bugs, and doesn't take much effort. (Female in her 60s)
3rd place was the "Hydrangea."
It is evaluated not only for the beauty of the flowers wet in the rain but also for its ease of handling, such as being resistant to bugs and multiplying even by cuttings. It seems to have gathered support as a presence that changes the gloomy rainy season into a season to look forward to.
### ◆ 4th Place: Marigold - 18 votes
The following comments were received from the survey respondents:
- Because its vitality is strong, and it grows naturally for years even from spilled seeds. (Female in her 30s)
- Because it's easy to grow and hard to fail. (Male in his 30s)
- Since it's a strong variety, it grows vigorously even if you neglect its care somewhat. (Female in her 40s)
- Bugs don't attach to it. It lasts long because it's strong. (Female in her 40s)
- Because it's relatively easy to grow and you can enjoy the flowers for a long period.
In spring, home centers line up their storefronts with colorful flower seedlings and bulbs.
While it lifts the spirits, many people might hesitate, thinking, "I want to try gardening, but I don't want to fail with my very first pot."
In such cases, the real voices of those already enjoying gardening can be relied upon.
Recommendations like "This one is hard to fail with" or "Even beginners can experience the joy of blooming flowers," coming from experienced growers, will surely encourage beginners.
Therefore, this time, in collaboration with Yamato Noen Holdings, we conducted a survey on "flowers recommended for a gardening debut" targeting 200 men and women nationwide who answered "I have experience in gardening (including gardening and vegetable gardens)" in a preliminary survey.
* When quoting the contents of this press release, please take the following actions:
- State that the source is a "Survey by NEXER Inc. and Yamato Noen Holdings."
- Set up a link to Yamato Noen Holdings (https://shop.yamatonoen.co.jp/).
## Overview of the "Survey on Flowers Recommended for a Gardening Debut"
- Survey method: Internet survey
- Survey period: May 10 - May 17, 2026
- Survey targets: Men and women nationwide who answered "I have experience in gardening (including gardening and vegetable gardens)" in a preliminary survey
- Valid responses: 200 samples
- Questionnaire contents:
- Question 1: Please select only one flower that you most want to "recommend for a gardening debut."
- Question 2: Please tell us the reason why you think that flower is recommended for a gardening debut.
## Ranking of Flowers Recommended for a Gardening Debut!
### ◆ 1st Place: Tulip - 53 votes
The following comments were received from the survey respondents:
- Because it's easy to grow, and I felt a great sense of satisfaction after it bloomed. (Male in his 20s)
- It's a bright and conspicuous flower, so I think it's good for a debut as it brightens up your mood. (Female in her 30s)
- Because it blooms easily even for the first time. (Male in his 30s)
- Since even elementary school students can try it, it's definitely easy and foolproof. (Male in his 40s)
- As long as you plant the bulb at the right time, it will bloom without much effort, and the flower is cute. (Female in her 50s)
1st place was the "Tulip."
It overwhelmingly gathered support due to the ease of "just planting the bulb" and the peace of mind that it will definitely bloom in spring.
Furthermore, the familiarity of everyone having grown it at least once in school etc., combined to result in its outstanding popularity.
### ◆ 2nd Place: Sunflower - 20 votes
The following comments were received from the survey respondents:
- Because I think it's so easy that even elementary school students can grow it. (Female in her 30s)
- Because it was easy to grow vigorously. (Female in her 30s)
- Because it feels relatively strong and the flowers bloom easily. (Male in his 40s)
- Because it's easy to manage and blooms beautifully in summer. (Male in his 40s)
- Because it grows vigorously even in extreme heat. (Male in his 50s)
- Because the care is not difficult, you can enjoy watching it grow big until it blooms, and you can also enjoy taking seeds after it blooms. (Female in her 50s)
2nd place was the "Sunflower."
The figure itself growing rapidly under the summer sun is one pleasure.
The "pleasure for the next year" of being able to take seeds after blooming also seems to be a nice point for beginners.
### ◆ 3rd Place: Hydrangea - 19 votes
The following comments were received from the survey respondents:
- I grew it in elementary school, and I thought it might be easy because even an elementary school student can grow it. (Female in her 40s)
- Because it's relatively easy to grow. (Female in her 40s)
- Because if you water it regularly, it will be in full bloom with bright-colored flowers, which is fun to grow. (Male in his 50s)
- Even the gloomy rainy season becomes a joy. (Female in her 60s)
- Because it's easy to grow even for beginners. (Female in her 60s)
- Because it can be grown from cuttings, doesn't attract bugs, and doesn't take much effort. (Female in her 60s)
3rd place was the "Hydrangea."
It is evaluated not only for the beauty of the flowers wet in the rain but also for its ease of handling, such as being resistant to bugs and multiplying even by cuttings. It seems to have gathered support as a presence that changes the gloomy rainy season into a season to look forward to.
### ◆ 4th Place: Marigold - 18 votes
The following comments were received from the survey respondents:
- Because its vitality is strong, and it grows naturally for years even from spilled seeds. (Female in her 30s)
- Because it's easy to grow and hard to fail. (Male in his 30s)
- Since it's a strong variety, it grows vigorously even if you neglect its care somewhat. (Female in her 40s)
- Bugs don't attach to it. It lasts long because it's strong. (Female in her 40s)
- Because it's relatively easy to grow and you can enjoy the flowers for a long period.
FAQ
What is the number one recommended flower for beginners in gardening?
The number one recommended flower is the tulip (53 votes). It is praised for its ease of planting bulbs and the reassurance that it will bloom every spring.
What is the second recommended flower for beginners in gardening?
The second recommended flower is the sunflower (20 votes). It is supported for beginners due to its easy maintenance, vigorous growth in the summer sun, and the ability to collect seeds after blooming.
What is the third recommended flower for beginners in gardening?
The third recommended flower is the hydrangea (19 votes). It is valued for its ease of care, as it is less prone to pests and can be propagated through cuttings.
Who conducted this gardening survey?
The survey was conducted jointly by NEXER Co., Ltd. and Daido Farm Holdings.
Who were the survey respondents?
The survey respondents were 200 men and women nationwide who answered in a preliminary survey that they have experience with gardening (including gardening and home vegetable gardening).