LEGO Botanicals: Smart Buyer’s Guide & Investment Picks
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LEGO Botanicals: The Smart Buyer’s Guide
Which LEGO flowers are worth your money? Compare bouquets, colours, and resale trends with easy display tips.
LEGO’s Botanical Collection has quietly become one of LEGO’s biggest success stories. First introduced in 2021, these brick-built flowers and plants were designed to appeal to adults who want calming, creative builds that double up as stylish home décor.
The range has exploded in popularity — not only because the models look great in real vases and on shelves, but also because they’ve proven to be highly giftable. LEGO flowers don’t wilt, they don’t need water, and they can be rebuilt or rearranged again and again.
LEGO Botanicals Quick Summary — Top Picks & Why
Here’s our at-a-glance shortlist, chosen for display impact (looks great in real vases or on shelves with minimal tweaking), giftability (reliable picks for Valentine’s, Mother’s Day and housewarmings), and early value signals (broad mainstream appeal and distinctive colours/parts that typically support prices after retirement).
Wildflower Bouquet (10313) — the most versatile bouquet, perfect for colourful displays.
Bring a slice of meadow colour indoors with the Wildflower Bouquet (10313). This calming build assembles eight distinct blooms on adjustable stems, so you can style them to suit any vase. Inspired flowers include cornflowers, lavender, Welsh poppies, cow parsley, leatherleaf ferns, gerbera daisies, larkspur, and lupins—a satisfying project for budding florists and flower fans who’ll enjoy identifying each stem as they build.
Bouquet of Roses (10328) — timeless romance in brick form, ideal as a Valentine’s or anniversary gift.
Bring a classic dozen red roses to life in bricks. This bouquet features 4 fully open blooms, 4 mid-bloom flowers, and 4 buds, accented by 4 sprigs of delicate baby’s breath. Each flower is set on a long, adjustable green stem for effortless real-vase display. The build is calm and straightforward, and the finished arrangement stands alone as an elegant centrepiece or pairs beautifully with other sets in the LEGO® Botanical Collection.
Japanese Red Maple Bonsai (10348) — a tranquil, sculptural piece that works beautifully as desk or shelf décor.
Bring a little zen to your space with the LEGO Japanese Red Maple Bonsai (10348). Build layered branches and a canopy of rich red-to-orange leaves, then set your tree into a deep green planter for a refined, gallery-ready look. It’s a calm, meditative build that finishes as a striking piece of home or desk décor. Inspired by red maple bonsai—often associated with peace, balance and good fortune—this makes a thoughtful gift for plant lovers and design fans alike.
Christmas Table Decoration (40743) — festive charm and a centrepiece you can bring out every December.
Build a festive centrepiece featuring a brick-built red candle surrounded by holly-style foliage, red berries and gold stars. Designed for relaxed, creative building—solo or with the family—it’s a quick, satisfying project that doubles as seasonal décor. Once finished, display it on the table, mantel or windowsill, then bring it out each December; the sturdy build makes it easy to tweak and refresh year after year.
On the investment side, it’s still early days for Botanicals, but one example stands out: the retired Bird of Paradise (10289). Released in 2021 at £89.99 / $99.99, it retired in December 2023 and has already doubled in value on the secondary market, averaging around $208. That’s a strong early signal that LEGO flowers may hold their own long-term.
Bouquet vs. Other Florals
Before you click “add to bag,” it helps to decide what you’re buying for: a vase-ready bouquet, a sculptural plant, or a seasonal showpiece. Each path behaves differently on a shelf, as a gift, and on the secondary market. Below, we map the options so you can match the look you want with the value you’re after.
The Botanical Collection splits into two broad categories: bouquets and potted plants/trees.
- Bouquets (e.g. 10280 Flower Bouquet, 10313 Wildflower Bouquet, 10328 Roses):
- Made for vases — just slot them into your favourite glass, ceramic, or stoneware vessel.
- Adjustable stems let you mix and match or combine sets into a fuller display.
- They make brilliant gifts: just like real flowers, but longer-lasting.
- Bonsai & Potted Plants (10348 Japanese Red Maple Bonsai, 10309 Succulents, 10329 Tiny Plants):
- Designed as sculptural pieces rather than arrangements.
- Compact builds that look at home on desks, bookshelves or bedside tables.
- Offer a more “zen” aesthetic compared with bouquets.
- Seasonal Florals (40743 Christmas Table Decoration):
- Often shorter runs, tied to the festive calendar.
- Perfect as collectable décor you bring out once a year.
Tip: For collectors, pairing a bouquet with a bonsai creates a more balanced display — the bold, upright flowers complement the grounded, leafy forms.
Display & Protection
One of the joys of the Botanical Collection is how naturally it fits into everyday interiors. Here are some ideas to make them shine:
- Use real vases: Bouquets look far more realistic when placed in a proper vase. Try frosted glass for a modern look, or a rustic ceramic for a homely feel.
- Mix sets together: Combine the Wildflower Bouquet (10313) with the Flower Bouquet (10280) to create a fuller arrangement.
- Desk art: The Japanese Red Maple Bonsai (10348) works perfectly as an office centrepiece — calming, compact, and sculptural.
- Festive centrepiece: The Christmas Table Decoration (40743) is designed for holiday tablescapes, but also works on mantels or sideboards.
Protecting your flowers
A little care goes a long way. If you’re displaying for years or safeguarding resale value, a few simple habits will keep petals crisp and colours true. Use the quick checks below to protect your bouquet builds without turning maintenance into a chore.
- Display cases: Acrylic display cases keep bouquets dust-free while still showing them off (see our display cases hub).
- Dusting: Use a soft makeup brush or a blast of compressed air. Avoid damp cloths.
- Sunlight: Keep them out of direct sun — bright colours like reds and yellows can fade over time.
Value Drivers: Colours, Giftability, Stock Cycles
Not every LEGO set becomes collectible, but Botanicals have several things going for them:
- Colours: Recognisable colours (roses, tulips, wildflowers) make the sets instantly appealing.
- Giftability: They’re perfect for birthdays, Valentine’s, Mother’s Day, and housewarmings. That wide market drives demand even outside the LEGO fanbase.
- Sustainability angle: Many parts are now made from plant-based plastic derived from sugarcane, which LEGO highlights in marketing.
- Shelf life: Current data suggests most Botanical sets will stay in production for at least 2–3 years. Unlike Star Wars or Technic, there’s no need to rush — but when they do retire, scarcity tends to boost values quickly.
Case study: Bird of Paradise (10289)
Inspired by a plant that can reach two metres in the wild, this sculptural build captures the dramatic silhouette and vibrant “bird” blooms in a display-ready pot. It’s blissfully low-maintenance—no watering, ever—and highly poseable: angle the leaves, tilt the stems and fine-tune the flowers to craft your own arrangement for a living room, hallway or desk. Look closely and you’ll spot clever part usage too (yes, those are tiny purple LEGO swords forming the stamens), making it as much a conversation piece as it is a calming décor build.
- Released: June 2021
- Retired: December 2023
- RRP: £89.99 / $99.99
- Current average value: ~$208
This early example shows that Botanicals can outperform expectations, especially sets with distinctive shapes and colours.
What’s next?
Pink Roses (10374) Due to be released Oct 2025, available on pre order now!
After the success of the Red Roses (10328), the Pink Roses bouquet offers a softer, pastel take on the classic arrangement. It builds 12 roses across three stages—4 in full bloom, 4 blossoming, and 4 rosebuds—with petals shaded in gentle pink gradients for lifelike depth. Four sprigs of baby’s-breath add airy contrast and fullness, while poseable stems make arranging easy in a real vase for a fresh, spring-ready display.
colour-variant sets sometimes retire faster, making them more collectible (similar to LEGO Technic colour swaps).
Known Retirements:
Flower Bouquet (10280) — retiring July 2026.
This flower bouquet delivers a vibrant display of colours and interesting shapes, inspired by real flowers such as roses, snapdragons, poppies, asters, daisies and grasses.
Succulents (10309) — retiring December 2026.
Inspired by real varieties, nine distinctive plants come together with satisfying, mindful steps that reward a slower pace. Each succulent sits in its own petite container, so you can style a single statement arrangement, group them in trios, or dot favourites around your home, office or bedroom.
Tiny Plants (10329) — retiring December 2026.
The LEGO® Botanicals Tiny Plants (10329) is a calming, desk-friendly build that celebrates miniature greenery. You’ll craft nine unique plants inspired by arid, tropical and carnivorous species, each presented in its own terracotta-coloured, buildable pot for a cohesive look. Arrange them as a single statement cluster or spread them around your home or office for subtle pops of colour.
That gives buyers plenty of breathing room through 2025!
Best Times to Buy
Since no LEGO® Botanicals are due to retire in 2025, there’s little urgency. Instead, think strategically:
- Buy on release: Sets like the Bouquet of Pink Roses (launching October 2025) are safest to secure early, in case stock sells out.
- Seasonal buys: The Christmas Table Decoration (40743) is best purchased before December when holiday demand peaks.
- Sales & bundles: Major UK retailers (LEGO.com, John Lewis, Smyths) often run promotions around Black Friday, January sales, and LEGO VIP Week. See our deals hub for updates.
- Gifting windows: Botanicals make ideal Valentine’s, Mother’s Day and housewarming gifts, so plan purchases around those dates.
FAQs
Do Botanicals hold value post-retirement?
Yes, early results are positive. The Bird of Paradise has doubled in value since retiring. While not every set will rise as steeply, Botanicals have broad mainstream appeal, which makes them safer than many niche themes.
Which bouquets look best together?
- Wildflower Bouquet + Flower Bouquet — creates a varied, realistic arrangement.
- Roses + Pink Roses (2025) — a bold red-and-pink pairing that’s perfect for Valentine’s or weddings.
How to dust/protect displays?
- Use an acrylic display case for permanent displays.
- Dust with a soft brush every few weeks.
- Keep them away from direct sun or smoky environments to preserve colours.
