As October rolls in, the season transforms into a warm palette of golds, oranges, and rust tones. What better flower to represent this month than the marigold? Known for their radiant hues and rich symbolism, marigolds are October’s official birth flower. They’re also a favorite choice for fall weddings, festivals, and celebrations.
Meaning
Marigolds symbolize warmth, creativity, and resilience. These qualities perfectly match Octobers spirit. Their golden tones have long been associated with positive energy, joy, and a touch of fiery passion, making them a fitting blooms for those born under autumn’s glow.
In many cultures, they also represent remembrance and and celebration of life. They’re a staple in fall decor, Día de los Muertos altars, and seasonal arrangements, adding both color and heartfelt meaning to every design.
Using Marigolds
Whether you’re creating bright fall centerpieces, event decor, or floral installations, marigolds add a cheerful pop of color that pairs beautifully with bronze mums, burgundy dahlias, and orange roses. Their sturdy stems and long lasting blooms make them perfect for both DIY floral designs and large-scale event work.
Marigold flowers pattern on white background, holiday decoration, orange marigolds flat lay
Shop Marigolds
It’s easy to bring these October beauties to life. Our fresh cut marigolds are sold in bulk direct from the farm, making them ideal for florists, event planners, and DIY designers alike. Available in bunches of 5 stems with a minimum of 20 bunches. You can shop marigolds here. Order bulk marigolds today and fill your fall with designs with warmth and brilliance of Octobers signature shine.
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.
