Do you know what your birth month flowers are? If I were to ask you what your birthstone – the gemstone assigned to the month you were born in – is, there’s a good chance you’d know it, or at least understand that there is such a thing. But you might be surprised to learn that every month also has birth flowers. Where do birth month flowers originate from? It is thought that birth month flowers originated in Roman times, when ...
Birth Flowers: February – Violets & Primroses
Welcome to the latest post in the birth flowers series, looking at the flowers assigned to each month of the year. This time we’re looking at the birth flowers for February and their meanings. For some history on the origins of birth month flowers, take a look at my first post in the series. Violets Violets (also referred to as violas and pansies) are hardy little plants, and their ability to tolerate the cold means we see them ...
Birth Flowers: January – Carnations & Snowdrops
Welcome to the latest post in the birth flowers series, looking at the flowers assigned to each month of the year. This time we’re looking at the birth flowers for January and their meanings. For some history on the origins of birth month flowers, take a look at my first post in the series. Carnations What was the first image that popped into your mind when you read this flower name? Mine was wedding buttonholes; in my memory all the ...
Birth Flowers: December – Narcissus & Holly
Welcome to the latest post in the birth flowers series, looking at the flowers assigned to each month of the year. This time we’re looking at the birth flowers for December and their meanings. For some history on the origins of birth month flowers, take a look at my first post in the series. Narcissus We’ve had daffodils and jonquils as birth flowers already, in March, but narcissus is also associated with December. The narcissus family ...
Birth Flowers: November – chrysanthemums
Welcome to the latest post in the birth flowers series, looking at the flowers assigned to each month of the year. This time we’re looking at the birth flowers for November and their meanings. For some history on the origins of birth month flowers, take a look at my first post in the series. One of the most widely grown flowers in the world, chrysanthemums or ‘mums’ are members of the daisy family. Chrysanthemums originate from Asia ...
Birth flowers: October
Welcome to the latest in the birth flower series, looking at the flowers assigned to each month of the year. This time we’re looking at the birth flowers for October and their meanings. For some history on the origins of birth month flowers, take a look at my first post in the series. Marigold Bold and colourful, marigolds aren’t exactly the shyest of flowers. Their name is said to derive from “Mary’s Gold”, linking to the early ...
Birth Flowers: August
Welcome to the latest post in this new series, looking at the flowers assigned to each month of the year. This time we’re looking at the birth flowers for August and their meanings. For some history on the origins of birth month flowers, take a look at my first post in the series. Gladiolus Big, showy and impossible to ignore, gladioli are by no means the backdrop in a vase or border; they provide height, structure and colour and deliver ...
Birth flowers: July
Welcome to the latest post in the birth flower series, looking at the flowers assigned to July and their meanings. For some history on the origins of birth month flowers, take a look at my first post in the series. Larkspur The beautifully slender single stems of Larkspur make a real impact in a garden border or a bouquet. You may not have come across Larkspur, but it is similar to the delphinium, the main difference being Larkspur is an ...
June birth flower: Rose & Honeysuckle
Do you know what the June birth flower is? Just like birthstones, there are birth month flowers for every month of the year. Birth month flowers are usually in season during their specific month, so they should be easy to find in florists and mixed bouquets - making them perfect for a really thoughtful gift, or just a treat for yourself! If your birthday is in June, or if you'd like to buy a personalised gift for a loved one with a June ...
May birth flower: Lily of the Valley & Hawthorn
Do you know what the May birth flower is? Just like birthstones, there are birth month flowers for every month of the year. Birth month flowers are usually in season during their specific month, so they should be easy to find in florists and mixed bouquets - making them perfect for a really thoughtful gift, or just a treat for yourself! If your birthday is in May, or if you'd like to buy a personalised gift for a loved one with a May ...