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KNOW YOUR BIRTH FLOWER
As we all know, everyone is very aware of their zodiac sign or birthstone. Let's be honest: we've all been guilty of excessively researching our zodiac signs and personality qualities at some point in our lives. However, few people are aware that there is a birth flower with its own unique meaning! Knowing the significance of birth flowers will help you choose the appropriate birthday flowers to send someone. So, here's our guide to know each month's birth flower and the meanings behind it!
JANUARY
CARNATION
Native to the Mediterranean area, the carnation (Dianthus caryophyllus) is a widely cultivated fringe-petaled flower, with a spicy fragrance. It has long been a staple in the flower industry—especially for Mother’s Day and Valentine’s Day—thanks to its meanings of love and remembrance.
ORIGIN
Mediterranean
FAMILY
Caryophyllaceae
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RED CARNATION
A rich red carnation symbolizes deep love and affection, while a pale red carnation represents admiration and the words, “my heart aches for you”. It is said that the deep red petals of the red carnation represent a beating heart that is filled with love too!
FEBRUARY
PRIMROSE
Primrose has meaning in Norse mythology as a symbol for the goddess of love, Freya, and usually contains more than 500 species, although it is not a member of the rose family. It is, however, one of the first blooming flowers in the spring.
ORIGIN
European
FAMILY
Primulaceae
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RED PRIMROSE
Red primroses have a much more joyful meaning, as they symbolise passion, young love, charm and longing. They’re perfect to give to a new romantic partner, or, if you want to make the first move, someone you’ve had a crush on for a while.
MARCH
DAFFODIL
The classic daffodil flower is made up of six petals and a trumpet- or bell-shaped crown that is frilled at its edge. Native to northern Europe, daffodils can be grown in most of North America, except in the hottest and wettest areas. They are best known for a single bloom on each stem, but others in the daffodil family, like the jonquil, will produce multiple blooms per stem. There are thousands of registered cultivars of daffodils.
ORIGIN
Northern Europe
FAMILY
Amaryllidaceae
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ORANGE DAFFODIL
Orange daffodils symbolize courage, enthusiasm, wellness, and friendship. So, these are the perfect flowers to give to someone who needs a boost, is going into a new and challenging situation, or who is trying to overcome a health challenge.
APRIL
DAISY
Stemming from Old English, daisy comes from “day’s eye,” referencing the daily habits of the English daisy, with its petals opening in the day and closing at night. Depending on the species, the daisy can be one of your earliest spring bloomers or among the last to appear in the fall. Because a daisy is made up of two flowers—disc floret and the ray floret—that work in perfect harmony, they have long been a symbol of true love.
ORIGIN
Europe and Africa
FAMILY
Asteraceae
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RED DAISY
Red is the color of love, romance and passion. This flower color can be gifted to your partner or crush. The red Daisy flower is going to tell your partner that you care and that you are devoted to him or her 100%. When you want to surprise your partner and express tour love, the Daisy flower is going to be perfect for passing on that message.
MAY
LILY OF THE VALLEY
Lily-of-the-valley, with its small, dainty, bell-shape white flowers, is a perennial groundcover that spreads aggressively given the right conditions. These flowers represent sweetness and purity. Also referred to as Our Lady’s Tears, May lily, and May bells, Lily-of-the-valley has become naturalized in North America, having been planted in home gardens for its simple foliage and lovely flowers.
ORIGIN
Eurasia
FAMILY
Asparagaceae
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PURPLE LILY OF THE VALLEY
Purple Lily of the Valley flower meanings are many – rarity, royalty, passion, accomplishment, dignity, success and pride. Associated with royalty, purple lily of the valley flowers have always been regarded as being rare and exclusive. Because of this, purple lilies symbolise royalty, privilege and passion.
JUNE
ROSE
Roses are one of the most recognizable flowers, often given as a sign of affection due to the fact that it’s long been a symbol of love. They have long been a symbol of love, beauty, and affection. And each color rose holds a different meaning. The Romans viewed roses as a representation of death and rebirth, often planting them at the graves of loved ones.
ORIGIN
Asia
FAMILY
Rosaceae
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WHITE ROSE
White roses are traditionally associated with marriages and new beginnings, but their quiet beauty has also made them a gesture of remembrance. Suited to reverent occasions, the white rose is a fitting way to honor a friend or loved one in recognition of a new beginning or a farewell. Their pure color conveys respect, pays homage to new starts, and expresses hope for the future. When the occasion calls for reverence a bouquet of white roses is a perfect way to say, “I’m thinking of you.”
JULY
LARKSPUR
Larkspurs are a symbol of positivity and dedication. They make a great addition to any garden given their height and beautiful purple-blue blooms, but beware: these plants are poisonous! Fully grown, the larkspur can grow 1 to 3 feet tall. The flowers, which bloom in early summer before the heat sets in, grow in groups along a single stalk. Each flower has five petals and a spur in the center. Blooms come in single and double varieties.
ORIGIN
Mediterranean,
Africa, and Europe.
FAMILY
Ranunculaceae
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WHITE LARKSPUR
White is a color associated with innocence and purity. White flowers are generally used in spiritual rituals, and their symbolic connotation is usually delicate and subtle. The white Larkspur flower is a sign of purity and innocence, and it is commonly used at marriage ceremonies, baptisms, and as a gift for new parents. They can be presented to almost everyone, and its symbolic connotation isn’t a significant hurdle.
AUGUST
GLADIOLUS
Gladiolus, a symbol of strength and love, provides height to the garden and a splash of much-needed color in the final full month of the summer season. Also known as “sword lily,” the gladiolus got its name from the sword-like appearance of its leaves. The stalks appear in early summer, producing foliage that reaches between 2- to 5-feet-tall, depending on the variety. The flowers are classified in five categories that indicate size, from large-flowered and miniature.
ORIGIN
Southern Europe,
Mediterranean, and Africa
FAMILY
Iridaceae
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RED GLADIOLUS
The red Gladiolus flowers are symbols of love and passion and you can gift them to your partner if you want to pick something different for Valentine’s Day. This beautiful flower can be gifted for anniversaries, if you want to express to your loved one how much this person means to you. Combined with the symbolic meanings of Gladiolus flowers like faithfulness and infatuation, this is the perfect flower to show how much a certain person means to you.
SEPTEMBER
MORNING GLORY
The morning glory is a fast-growing vine with a somewhat unique daily schedule: the flowers open in the morning and close up by the afternoon. It has long been a symbol of love—both undying and unrequited. The flowers are trumpet-shaped with five large petals arranged flat around the flower head, making them quite attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds.
ORIGIN
Central America
and Mexico
FAMILY
Convolvulaceae
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RED MORNING GLORY
Color red is a symbol of love, passion and romance. When you see the small Morning Glory flower in color red you will instantly think of your loved one. This color goes perfectly well with the symbolic meaning of the Morning Glory flower and it complements it completely.
OCTOBER
COSMOS
Native to Mexico, the annual flowers are daisy-like and sit atop long, thin stems that can grow up to 6 feet tall. The colorful petals radiate from a yellow center. Cosmos is a symbol of order and balance, peace and innocence. They represent luck and have many medicinal purposes.
ORIGIN
Mexico
FAMILY
Asteraceae
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RED COSMOS
Red hues, including scarlet and crimson, symbolize romantic love, passion, and primal energy. Because cosmos are perennial flowers, in addition to romantic love, red cosmos also symbolize romantic commitment everlasting love. As such the red cosmos is a symbol for the infinite nature of soulmates. Planting red cosmos in the garden is a nod to your belief in romantic love as well as an affirmation of primal energy as one of life’s driving forces.
NOVEMBER
CHRYSANTHEMUM
Native to Asia, the word chrysanthemum comes from the Greek prefixes chrysos, meaning “gold,” and anthemon, meaning “flower.” Swedish botanist Carl Linnaeus is said to have named the plant. The chrysanthemum is one of the most widely cultivated flowers.
ORIGIN
Asia
FAMILY
Asteraceae
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RED CHRYSANTHEMUM
Like many red flowers, red chrysanthemums symbolize love and passion. If you’re looking for blooms for an anniversary or Valentine’s Day, take a break from roses and opt for red chrysanthemum flowers.
DECEMBER
NARCISSUS
Narcissus (paperwhite) is a bulb best grown indoors that bloom beautiful white flowers—just in time for the holidays. Given that it can bloom in mid-winter, the paperwhite is sometimes associated with the Chinese Lunar New Year. It stands for purity and unconditional love.
ORIGIN
Mediterranean
FAMILY
Amaryllidaceae
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RED NARCISSUS
With hybridization and cultivation, you can also find varieties of narcissuses that are red in hue or even contain red centers. Red is obviously the color of romantic love. It also symbolizes primal energy. Thus, red narcissus flowers represent passion and creative inspiration and expression.