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birth month flowers and their meaning

Did you know that every month has a birth flower and that, like birthstones, each one has special meaning? Like people, each birth flower is distinctive – filled with significance and wonderful stories. So whether you’re looking for a creative way to celebrate someone’s birthday, or you would like to add a personal touch to a flower arrangement for any occasion, our Birth Flower Guide will help you find out which flower is uniquely theirs.

January

Carnation

Representing pride, beauty, admiration and gratitude, fascination, distinction, divine love, woman. The carnation’s multilayered, feathery soft petals conceal a hardy core – an appropriate paradox for this January flower. View our Carnation Collection.

February

Iris

Associated with the twenty-fifth wedding anniversary. It should come as no surprise that the iris's three upright petals symbolize faith, valor and wisdom. They are also symbolize valued friendship, hope, my compliments and passion. View our Iris bouquets.

March

Daffodil

Associated with the tenth wedding anniversary. When the bright yellow daffodil pokes through late winter's ground, it's like a long-awaited friend returning home and a birth flower anyone would be proud to call their own. Symbolizing rebirth and new beginnings. View our Daffodils.

April

Daisy

Innocence, I'll never tell, purity, love that conquers all. Associated with the fifth wedding anniversary. Epitomizing childlike joy and playfulness, this April birth flower captures the essence of spring’s happy-go-lucky, forever-young attitude. View our Daisy bouquets.

May

Lily

Lilies were so revered by the ancient Greeks that they believed they sprouted from the milk of Hera, the queen of the gods. Long tied to the Virgin Mary, the white Madonna lily represents virtue, while the lily of the valley conveys sweetness and humility. View Lily arrangements.

June

Rose

Love, passion, beauty and perfection. The rose is rich with history and meaning. Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love, presented a rose to Eros, and Cleopatra lured Mark Antony with a room knee-deep in rose petals. Associated with the 15th wedding anniversary. View our Rose Collection

July

Delphinium

Symbolizes an open heart and ardent attachment. Also signifying a feeling of lightness and levity, the gentle hues and refreshing fragrance of this summer birth flower give it a refreshing and distinctive natural beauty. View our Delphinium collection.

August

Gladiola

Represents strength and moral integrity – not surprising when you consider that its name comes from the Latin word for sword, "gladius." It's romantic flowers are capable of piercing a heart with their beauty – explaining why infatuation is another one of its meanings. View our Gladiolias'.

September

Aster

With their lush texture, rich hues and wildflower beauty, it's easy to see why asters have had a long association with magical powers. In ancient times, it was believed that when aster leaves burned, their perfume could drive away evil. Today, it is known as a talisman of love. View our Asters.

October

Marigold

With their rich, autumn-colored hues, marigolds are the quintessential October birth flower. Early Christians called marigolds Mary’s Gold, and placed it by statues of the Virgin Mary. Brilliant and colorful, marigolds signify affection and grace. View our Marigolds.

November

Chrysanthemum

Chrysanthemums, a symbol of the sun, have held many noble positions in ancient cultures. The Japanese consider the orderly unfolding of their petals to represent perfection, and Confucius suggested they be used as an object of meditation. View our Chrysanthemum collection.

December

Poinsettia

Also known as the Christmas flower, legend has it that poinsettias began as a humble weed. When a little girl – with no means for a grander gift – placed weeds on a church alter, they turned into brilliant red blooms. Symbolizing good cheer and merriment. View our Poinsettia bouquets.

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