Birthday Flowers
January: Carnation
The birthday flower for January is the carnation. Carnations have been traditionally associated with fascination and impression, which is an appropriate sentiment for the freshness of the New Year.
February: Iris
The birthday flower for February is the iris. Winter shades of cool blue and snowy white are found in the iris. Representing faith, wisdom, and hope, iris flowers are a gorgeous and meaningful gift for a February birthday
March: Daffodil
The birthday flower for March is the daffodil. As one of the first flowers of spring, the daffodil is a classic symbol for rebirth and transformation. Daffodils also convey a message of warmth and regard.
April: Daisy
The month of April is represented by the daisy. Daisies have long been associated with innocence and purity. The large vibrant blooms of the gerbera daisy have made it a favorite among flower lovers.
May: Lily
The birthday flower for May is the lily. In this month perhaps most associated with flowers, the lily holds a special place as May's birthday flower. The wonderfully fragrant and beautiful lily represents purity and wholesomeness.
June: Rose
The birthday for June is the rose. Easily one of the most well-known and significant flowers, the rose is the perfect choice for celebrating a June birthday. Roses can convey a wealth of varying symbolism, but all roses carry a meaning of love and appreciation.
July: Larkspur
July's flower, the larkspur, is associated with vivacity and levity. Larkspurs can evoke the care-free days of summer we remember from our youth.
August: Gladiolus
The lovely gladiolus is the birthday flower for August. These flowers are named after the sword of the gladiator, and they carry a meaning of strength and honesty.
September: Aster
The September birthday flower is the aster, which is often used to accent different types of mixed flower arrangements. In addition to representing daintiness, asters are also known as a symbol of love.
October: Marigold
The birthday for October is the marigold. The golden colors of autumn are reflected by the marigold, which makes them the ideal flower for October birthdays. Marigolds have come to be associated with affection and love.
November: Chrysanthemum
For the month of November, the chrysanthemum is the traditional birthday flower. Chrysanthemums represent cheerfulness and happiness due to the array of bright and vivid colors in which they are available.
December: Poinsettia
The birthday for December is the poinsettia. Though known for its association with the Christmas and New Year holidays, the poinsettia is also a December birthday flower. Poinsettias traditionally symbolize success and good cheer.
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