Choosing birthday flowers according to the month of birth can be a unique and meaningful way to celebrate someone’s special day. Gifts play a significant role in making anniversaries and birthdays even more beautiful and the flowers are always a great choice.
Here’s how you can choose to delight your special someone with a bouquet of birth month flowers….
January Birthday Flower – Carnations
Carnations come in a variety of colours, including pink, red, white and yellow. They have a long history of cultivation and have been used as a symbol of love and affection. They are a vey popular choice for corsages and boutonnieres, as well as for cut flower arrangements.
Carnations have a variety of symbolic meanings depending on the colour of the flower:
- Red carnations symbolize hope, faith, gratitude, wisdom, courage and admiration.
- Pink carnations are traditionally associated with a mother’s love.
- White carnations symbolize innocence and pure love and are often used in wedding bouquets.
- Yellow carnations symbolize disappointment or rejection and should be avoided as a gift.
- Striped carnations represent regret that love cannot be shared.
- Dark red carnations represent deep love and affection.
February Birthday Flower – Violet and Primrose
Violets arassociated with love and loyalty, making them a symbol of true and everlasting love. They also symbolize humility, faithfulness and modesty, as their small and delicate appearance contrasts with their vibrant and rich color.
Primroses are often linked to youth and the first stirrings of love. They signify young love and new beginnings. The primroses are also associated with the concept of “I can’t live without you,” making them a symbol of strong affection and admiration.
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March Birthday Flower – Daffodil
Daffodils, also known as Narcissus or Jonquils, are spring-blooming flower, known for their bright yellow or white trumpet-shaped flowers that sit atop long, sturdy stems. Daffodils are one of the first flowers to bloom in the spring and are often considered a symbol of new beginnings, renewal, good luck, wealth and good fortune.
Daffodils come in many varieties, including the traditional trumpet daffodil, the miniature daffodil, the double daffodil and the poet’s daffodil, which has a smaller trumpet and more petals.
April Birthday Flower – Daisies
Daisies are celebrated for their simple and cheerful look, often representing innocence, purity and true love. They are resilient flowers that can thrive in various environments representing strength and endurance. Daisies are associated with the sun and symbolize innocence, purity, as well as cheerfulness.
Different colours convey different meanings, for example, a red daisy symbolizes love, yellow symbolizes friendship and white symbolizes innocence and purity.
May Birthday Flower – Lily of the Valley
The Lily of the Valley represents sweetness, humility, luck and the return of happiness. They are commonly used in bridal bouquets to symbolize the purity of love and the promise of happiness. Lilies are known for their stunning beauty, delicate and fragrant bell-shaped flowers, rich symbolism and diverse varieties. They are also known for their durability as cut flowers, making them a favorite in bouquets and arrangements.
June Birthday Flower – Rose
Roses, especially red ones, are universally recognized as symbols of love, romance, beauty and passion. They are often used in expressions of affection and are a staple in romantic occasions like Valentine’s Day and weddings.
Roses come in many colors, each with its own meaning:
- Red Roses represent love, passion and respect
- White Roses symbolize purity, innocence and new beginnings
- Yellow Roses are associated with friendship, joy and good health
- Pink Roses are recognized as a symbol of admiration, gratitude and appreciation
- Orange Roses represent enthusiasm, desire and fascination
Many rose varieties are highly fragrant, adding to their appeal in gardens, perfumes, and floral arrangements.
July Birthday Flowers – Larkspurs
The larkspur represents an open heart, strong attachment and the celebration of positivity. The larkspur’s tall, spiky blooms symbolize an open heart and passionate love. The vibrant and varied colors of larkspur flowers, which can be blue, pink, white, or purple are associated with lightness and an easygoing nature. Historically, larkspur was believed to provide protection against negative influences and dangers.
It is important to note that Larkspurs are toxic and should be handled with care and not be used in cooking or food preparations, and should be kept away from children and pets.
August Birthday Flowers – Gladiola
With its tall and striking spike of flowers, gladiolus, commonly known as the gladiola or sword lily, symbolizes strength of character, moral integrity and faithfulness. The flower is also a symbol of remembrance, often used to honor and remember loved ones.
Gladioli have a wide range of colours available, and each colour holds a different meaning. Red gladioli are often given to express love, yellow ones symbolize friendship, pink is a symbol of grace and white gladioli stand for innocence.
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September Birthday Flowers – Aster
The star-shaped aster flower, which blooms in late summer and early fall, symbolize love, wisdom and faith. Asters also represent the ability to maintain a strong character in the face of adversity. Asters are associated with good luck and prosperity, and are given as a gift to wish someone good luck.
Asters have a wide range of colours available and each colour holds a different meaning. Purple asters symbolize royalty and elegance, pink represents love and patience, and white asters are associated with innocence and purity.
October Birthday Flowers – Marigold
Marigold are known for their brightly coloured, daisy-like blooms that come in shades of yellow, orange and red. With their gorgeous beauty and vibrancy they represent the magnificence of life, devotion and passion. The bright and spicy touch and feel of the flower is the perfect representation of change in the season.
Marigolds are also seen as symbols of creativity and the passion to bring ideas to life. Their bright colors and sturdy nature inspire a sense of motivation and perseverance.
November Birthday Flowers – Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemums, also known as mums or chrysanths, are known for their large, showy blooms that come in a wide variety of colours. They are very popular in Japan where its presence is celebrated as the “festival of happiness”. Chrysanthemums represents longevity, happiness and good wishes.
Chrysanthemums represents longevity, happiness, loyalty and good wishes. In many cultures, they symbolize the enduring bond between friends and loved ones. Chrysanthemums are often used in bouquets to uplift the spirits and bring happiness.
December Birthday Flowers – Narcissus and Holly
Holly is not a flower, but it’s an evergreen shrub or tree and it is known for its spiky, glossy leaves and small, white or yellow flowers and red berries. The most famous feature of holly, the red berries, are often used to make holiday decorations, particularly Christmas.
Holly’s bright red berries and evergreen leaves symbolize festive joy, warmth and the spirit of the season. As an evergreen plant, holly represents eternal life and the continuation of life through the cold winter months.
The narcissus represents rebirth and good wishes. The flowers bloom in late winter to early spring, symbolizing renewal and hope that comes with the changing seasons. Narcissus flowers are often associated with good fortune and are believed to bring prosperity and happiness to those who receive them.
All these flowers are often used to convey special messages and sentiments, making them popular choices for birthday gifts and celebrations.
