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February birth flower: Violets & Primroses

February 25, 2021 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Looking to find out about the February birth flower and it's meaning? This post takes a look at the birth flowers for February, and also includes links to the birth flowers for every other month of the year. What's my birth flower? Just like birthstones, there are birth month flowers for each month of the year. Birth flowers are usually in season during their specific month, so they're likely to be readily available in mixed bouquets and ...

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How to add character to any room with flowers

February 5, 2021 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Flowers are an easy way to brighten a place up, and they can quickly create a welcoming and warm atmosphere. If you use them in the right way, a floral arrangement can also add character to any room. We all love to use flowers to create a 'look' in venues for important events, and you can use the same principle within your home. Whether you’re looking to add a bit of colour to a room, or you'd like to highlight a specific aspect, flowers are ...

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Great flower giveaways from The Flower Shops

February 1, 2021 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Collaborative post With Valentine's Day on the horizon, many of us will be planning on gifting flowers to loved ones. And this year more than ever, we'll be relying on our local florists to deliver this floral loveliness. The Flower Shops have got two great flower competitions running at the moment, both of which are perfect for making a real statement with a Valentine's gift. The Flower Shops is an online network of independent ...

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Birth month flowers: a guide to your birth flowers and their meanings

April 17, 2020 by Catherine Leave a Comment

What's my birth flower? 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. Are birth flowers a thing? Absolutely. Birth flowers as a concept have been around for a ...

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November birth flower: Chrysanthemums

November 6, 2015 by Catherine Leave a Comment

chrysanthemums birth flower november

Do you know what the November birth flower is? Each month of the year has its own unique birthstone, and there are also birth month flowers for every month of the year. Perhaps you're looking for a personal gift for someone with a birthday in November, or maybe your birthday is in November and you'd like to find out more about your birth flower. Either way, we've got you covered. Read on to find about more about the November birth flower ...

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October birth flower: Marigold & Cosmos

October 5, 2015 by Catherine Leave a Comment

october birth flower white cosmos

Do you know what the October 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 October, or if you’d like to buy a personalised gift for a loved one with an ...

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August birth flower: Gladiolus & Poppy

August 10, 2015 by Catherine 2 Comments

Do you know what the August 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 August, or if you'd like to buy a personalised gift for a loved one with an ...

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May birth flower: Lily of the Valley & Hawthorn

May 14, 2015 by Catherine 8 Comments

hawthorn is a birth flower for may

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 ...

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April birth flower: Daisies & Sweet Peas

April 15, 2015 by Catherine 2 Comments

Welcome to a floral celebration of the April birth flower and its meanings. There are birth month flowers for every month of the year - in the same way that each month has a birthstone. Birth month flowers are usually in season during their specific month. This means they should be easy to find in florists and mixed bouquets. It also makes them perfect for a really thoughtful gift, or just a treat for yourself. If your birthday is in ...

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March birth flower: Daffodils & Jonquils

March 27, 2015 by Catherine 2 Comments

Do you know what the March 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 March, or if you’d like to buy a personalised gift for a loved one with a March ...

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