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How to Say “Happy Birthday” in Flowers
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Just like every month has its own birthstone, every month also has its own birth flower! Our floral pros put together a list of all 12 traditional birth flowers along with fun facts and growing tips to help you celebrate in style. Happy birthday!
Just like every month has its own birthstone, every month also has its own birth flower! Our floral pros put together a list of all 12 traditional birth flowers along with fun facts and growing tips to help you celebrate in style. Happy birthday!
January: Carnation
Carnations (a.k.a. Dianthus caryophyllus) are among the world’s oldest cultivated flowers. They’re also easy to grow and among the longest-lasting cut flowers—extra reason to celebrate!
February: Violet
Violets (scientific name: Viola) are vibrant, edible flowers with hundreds of species worldwide. The blue violet is the most common variety in the U.S., and it thrives in shady, cool areas with moist soil.
March: Daffodil
The annual heralds of springtime, classic yellow daffodils symbolize friendship, rebirth and new beginnings. These bright and cheery flowers are tolerant of cold weather and ideal for novice gardeners.
April: Daisy
Small but mighty, daisies belong to one of the largest plant families and bloom almost everywhere on Earth. Bonus: Daisies are actually two flowers in one—the center disk florets and petal ray florets!
May: Lily
Among the world’s most popular flowers (and the most popular flower name for girls), the lily is so fragrant, it was once used as perfume. Removing the pollen can prolong a lily’s lifespan, but be careful—it stains!
June: Rose
Now’s the perfect time to stop and smell the roses! These beautiful blooms grow in a rainbow of colors, each with different meanings. They’re also the 15th anniversary flower and the national flower of the USA!
July: Delphinium
Also known as larkspur, delphinium is one of the few naturally blue flowers. Its name comes from the Greek word for dolphin, and the flowers symbolize openness to new experiences and overall positivity.
August: Gladiolus
Latin for “little sword,” the gladiolus is considered the flower of the gladiators and symbolizes strength of character, sincerity, generosity and remembrance. It’s also the official flower of 40-year anniversaries!
September: Aster
Asters are fragrant, colorful flowers that attract pollinators like bees and butterflies. Their name comes from the Greek word for “star” and their blooms symbolize patience, love, daintiness and good luck.
October: Marigold
Bright, bold and beautiful, marigolds are edible flowers also known as calendula. Most blooms have a spicy aroma and their florets can be used for salads, in teas or as decoration for desserts.
November: Chrysanthemum
One of the most popular flowers, chrysanthemums are aromatic, edible and symbolic of joy. When fresh cut, remove the leaves from the stem to extend the flowers’ lifespan.
December: Paperwhite
Also known as narcissus, paperwhites are the most fragrant member of the daffodil family. While they don’t usually rebloom, some will have as many as a dozen flowers per bulb!
So there you have it, the annual calendar of birth flowers. You can use this info to decorate your home with seasonal flora, give the featured flower as a birthday present and impress your friends with your new-found knowledge. Drop by our Floral Department to find seasonal blooms like these and much more!
