Did you know there are birthday flowers by the month? Birthdays should be celebrated and held in high regard, as they commemorate the day you were born. By sending flowers to loved ones, you can express a message without saying a word. Read more on some fun facts about birthday flowers by the month.
Monthly Birthday Flowers
Carnation Flowers – January
The birthstone is garnet
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Carnations have been around for years and are iconic flowers in the floral industry. Carnations are often perceived as cheap and have a bad reputation. But don’t be fooled; carnations have ruffled petals, are long-lasting, come in many colors, and express affection. These beautiful flowers are perfect for a gift to make anyone happy!
Violet Flowers- February
The birthstone is Amethyst
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The Violet has a light, sweet fragrance and has been around for hundreds of years. This birth flower is modest, associated with truth, love, and faithfulness. The birth month of February is surrounded by shades of purple, from the birthstone Amethyst to delicate violet flowers.
Daffodil Flowers- March
The birthstone is Aquamarine
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Daffodils symbolize spring and new beginnings! These bright yellow flowers represent joy, friendship, and sunshine. Since these yellow beauties don’t bloom all year, snatch them up when you can! There are many varieties ranging from small to large in color and size. In addition, daffodils are a traditional 10th wedding anniversary flower and are symbolic of “joy forever.”
Daisy Flowers- April
The birthstone is Diamond
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Daisies are another popular flower, with more than 1200 varieties! In addition to button pompons, gerbera daisies come in bright colors such as hot pink, yellow, orange, and many more! This flower symbolizes purity, innocence, and bliss. It’s impossible not to be enchanted by these stunning smiling beauties!
Lily-Of-The-Valley- May
The birthstone is Emerald
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The lily of the valley is known for its delicate blooms and sweet scent. Did you know countless perfumes and beauty products are inspired by this flower’s smell? This flower symbolizes sweetness, hope, and motherhood. Some cultures believe the bell shape of the flowers wards off evil and attract good spirits, and gifted is to wish someone luck and prosperity.
Roses- June
The birthstone is Pearl
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Red roses are one of the most popular flowers, and the second most purchased color for a rose is yellow, followed by peach, pink, and white. Roses are romantic and have many love secrets, symbolizing beauty, love, friendship, and purity in many cultures. It is the perfect flower to send at any time of the year! Learn more on the meaning of rose colors!
Larkspur- July
The birthstone is Ruby
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Larkspurs symbolize dignity, spirit, purity, and romantic love and inspiration. The pink larkspur represents fickleness, the white blossom symbolizes happiness, and the purple blossom symbolizes love. Send these gorgeous larkspurs along with long-stemmed flowers or wildflowers to show your affection to someone born in July.
Gladiolus Flowers- August
The birthstone is Peridot
Photo by Leslie Jordan on Pinterest
You may be surprised to learn that the name gladiolus is derived from the Latin word for ‘small sword,’ whose name is from its pointy leaves. The gladiolus has a thick stem covered in flower buds that emerge from the bottom. Depending on the species, these buds can come in a wide range of colors and sizes. It is a member of the Iris family, and there are over 250 species worldwide. The flower symbolizes boldness, strength, and imagination.
Aster Flowers-September
The birthstone is Sapphire
Photo Brandy Pullen on Pinterest
Aster flowers have a unique personality and represent love, affection, fortune, and courage. You can find them in various colors, including blue, purple, white, red, and pink. Asters are the flower of choice for September babies, but they are also a perfect gift for 20th wedding anniversaries. Celebrate a birthday, an anniversary, or both this month by sending asters!
Marigold Flowers- October
The birthstone is Opal
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Bring on the marigolds! They are a fragrant choice representing a rising sun and strength with their vibrant hues. They come in beautiful autumn colors like orange, yellow, and white. Marigolds are symbolic of creativity, passion, tranquility, and prosperity.
Chrysanthemums Flowers-November
The birthstone is Topaz
There are several types and colors of chrysanthemums, but the most recognizable are pompons, football mums, and daisy flowers. There are many flowers we call daisies in the chrysanthemum family. Bright, vibrant colors echoed by copper, yellow, rich burgundy, pink, red, and deep plum make these flowers a timeless way to express your love. This birth flower symbolizes friendship, loyalty, and honesty.
Narcissus Flowers-December
The birthstone is Topaz
Photo by Pixaby
Narcissus derives its name from an ancient Greek myth about self-adulation and unrequited love. However, the narcissus flower symbolizes youth, beauty, and good fortune in modern times. For some cultures, a narcissus flower forced to bloom on New Year’s Day brings good fortune.
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Tina Merola
As a professional designer with over twenty years of industry experience, Tina's lifelong creative passion has enabled her to pursue her artistry and vision in various professional environments. Drawing on her knowledge from floral techniques and tips from the industry’s leading professionals allows her the opportunity to channel her love of the unique beauty of nature’s many wondrous blooms into stunning floral designs.
