July is a month full of sun-drenched days, blooming gardens, and celebratory summer vibes. At the heart of it all is elegant larkspur, the official birth flower for the month of July! With it’s tall, graceful stems and vibrant blooms, larkspur is a symbol of positivity, open heartedness, and first love, making it the perfect flower to include in arrangements for birthdays, weddings, or any special occasion.
Larkspur Color & Meanings
Larkspur comes in a range of soft, romantic shades including white, pink, purple, and lavender. Each color carries its own unique symbolism.
White larkspur signified purity and renewal
Pink represents affection and youth
Purple symbolized royalty and first love
Lavender evokes serenity and grace
These pastel hues make larkspur especially popular for garden party styled events.
Why we Love Larkspur
Larkspurs height and natural elegance make it incredibly versatile in arrangements. It’s lightweight stems and vertical shape are perfect for both rustic, wildflower looks as well as a more refined aesthetic. Use it to create height in tall centerpieces or ceremony arches. Larkspur creates movement in loose, garden-style bouquets. It makes a stunning accent flower in smaller bud vases, and last but on least, the layers of texture it brings to any floral arrangement.
What to Pair with Larkspur
Larkspur’s tall, airy structure makes it a perfect complement to many other blooms. For a fresh, seasonal look try pairing larkspur with lisianthus for soft texture and romance, Roses for classic elegance, dahlias for a bold summer pop of color, limonium for whimsical addition, and eucalyptus for a soft and romantic feel to pull it all together. Whether you’re designing a bouquet or a centerpiece, July birth flower: larkspur, plays beautifully with both structured and loose floral styles.
Curious what the other birth month flowers are? Check out our guide to every month’s birth flower.
Derian Banzhaf
Derian has worked in many facets of the floral industry, with over 10 years experience in everything from flower arranging to wedding and party planning, She loves to experiment in elements of flower design, color, and texture and is always looking for the latest trends in wedding bouquets.
