January to December Flowers with Pictures
A creative way to add personal meaning and significance to any memorable occasion is to give a gift of flowers. Flowers speak a language no other can even if you are not aware the why and what that went into the selection of each flowers or what it may convey. Every month has different birth month flowers and those of us who gift flowers for birth days can make the best of gifting the right flowers for the right months, if we are know anything about what the special meaning of the flowers convey each month.
Just like birth stones flowers have special meanings assigned and associated to each month. There are knowledgeable florist who can model a bouquet with the choicest flowers with their special meanings, all bundled into a breath taking, beautiful bouquet. The habitual use of flowers to convey a meaning began in 17th century Turkey as romantic lovers began using floral exchanges to convey emotional messages. In Britain during the Victorian era the language of flowers was much in use in courtship and dozens of dictionaries on “floriography” were published during that period. Suitors carefully studied these guidebooks to select appropriate bouquets to impress their lovers and sweethearts. Here is a brief history of meanings associated with your birth flower.
January – Carnation, Snowdrop
Carnation
Carnation is derived from the Greek word ‘corone’ (coronation) and means ‘flower of the Gods’. Its Latin name is dianthus which means ‘divine flower’. In Spain the bloom is used in national festivals and the main flower in many religious celebrations. The carnation has different meanings depending on the color. Carnations express love, fascination, and distinction. Green carnations are for St. Patrick’s Day; purple carnations indicate capriciousness. This is the one January birth flower.
Red : admiration, heart ache
White : friendship, sweet innocence, pure love
Pink : romance, never to be forgotten
Striped : refusal, no, wish I could be with you
Yellow : disappointment, rejection
Snowdrop
Galanthus Nivalis – is derived from the Greek word Galanthus meaning Milkflower and Nivalis, Latin for resembling snow. The Snowdrop is another January birth flower, which is the best-known representative of a small genus of about 20 species in the family Amaryllidaceae that are among the first bulbs to bloom in spring.
February – Iris
Iris is the February birth flower which takes its name from the Latin word for rainbow and belongs to the genus of flowering plants with showy flowers. Iris expresses peace of mind, friendship, faith, hope, and wisdom.
There are over 200 varieties in hues from purples, blues to whites and yellows of which the most popular hues is the deep blue variety.
Purple and Dark Blue : royalty
Yellow : passion
Flower Meaning of Iris : warmth of affection, prosperity, faith, wisdom, hope, inspiration.
March – Daffodil
Daffodil is the birth flower for March and is native to the Mediterranean, though it is cultivated all over the world. Though its Latin name is narcissus, the name daffodil is a derivative of ‘affodell’ and a variant of asphodel.
In England, because it blooms during lent season it is also known as the lent lily. It can grow up to two feet in height and is associated with rays of sunshine emanating from the ground. The daffodil’s meaning is rebirth with a promise of happiness and joy.
Flower Meaning of Daffodil: unrequited love, you’re the only one, chivalry, regard.
April – Daisy
The daisy is the birth flower associated with April. It is a large and colorful bloom and a bunch of it can make a lasting impression. It is associated with innocence and brings a joyful, happy-go-lucky character wherever it appears.
Flower Meaning of Daisy: innocence, modesty, nice meeting you, hope to see you again, loyal love, purity.
May – Lily of the Valley
The month of May is marked with Lily of the valley as its birth flower. In ancient times the flower was used in herbal medicines as a poison antidote. The specific name for lily of the valley is majalis which means ‘that which belongs to May’. Native to Europe, the lily is a delicate white bloom often used in bridal bouquets and wedding floral arrangements. It has a fragrant sweet perfume and broad oblong leaves. This graceful flower represents strength and natural beauty and the message it conveys is that ‘you have made my life complete’.
Flower Meaning of Lily of the Valley: sweetness, tears of the Virgin Mary, return to happiness, humility, beauty, gaiety.
June – Rose
To the Greeks, the rose is a symbol of passion. It is believed that Aphrodite – the goddess of love, gave a rose to her son, Eros – the god of love. The Rose is the birth flower of June and is rich with history and meaning, no other bloom can boast of. With over a hundred species of wild roses in existence, roses symbolize love and passion. However, the flower meanings change according to the color and number of stems in a bouquet, expressing a secret language of love.
Red Rose : passion, I love you
Pink : please believe me
Light Pink : admiration, sympathy
White : innocence, purity
Orange : you are my secret love
Yellow : jealousy, infidelity
Burgundy : beauty
Blue : mystery
Green : calm
Purple : protection
Flower meaning of Rose: symbol of beauty and love, admiration, secret love, passion, mystery.
July – Larkspur
The larkspur is a variety of delphinium and is the birth flower of July. In ancient times, its blue color was used to keep witches away. The plant was used in popular medicines against eye-diseases and is known to be poisonous to livestock. The Larkspur has a refreshing fragrance, is easy to grow and comes in a variety of distinctive colors. Its name derives from the spur of the flower. Other names for larkspur are, lark’s claw, knight’s spur and lark’s heel.
Pink : fickle
White : happy-go-lucky
Purple : sweet disposition
Flower meaning of Larkspur: infidelity, fickleness, open heart, beautiful spirit.
August – Gladiolus
The Gladiolus is a member of the iris family with well over 200 hundred species and represents the month of August. Its name comes from the Latin word for sword – ‘gladius’, and the flower symbolizes remembrance and strength of character. In romance, its sword-like blossoms is symbolic of an infatuated heart pierced with incredible beauty. The gladiolus is also known as the sword lily or the gladiola. The gladiolus comes in white, yellow, orange, pink and red colors.
Flower meaning of Gladiolus: flower of the gladiators, sincererity, and strength of character.
September – Aster
The birth flower of September, Aster, means ‘star’ in Greek and refers to the star shape of the flower head. It was believed that burning the leaves of aster would drive away evil. The aster is closely related to the Chrysanthemum, from the family asteraceae which has more than 600 species. The aster flower symbolizes afterthought and remembrance and hence was laid on the graves of soldiers. The aster produces flowers in white, lilac, pink, and mauve, red.
Flower meaning of Aster: symbol of love, daintiness, contentment, unpredictability.
October – Marigold
The marigold or calendula is the birth flower of October. They are also called summer bride or husbandman’s dial, as they follow the path of the sun throughout the day. It is also known as garden holligold, bull’s eyes, Mary bud, marigold, goldbloom, and pot marigold. The flower heads range from yellow to dark orange and red. The petals are edible, which are added as a spice or as a garnish to a plate. Marigold has the property of cleansers and is a good remedy for bee stings.
Flower meaning of Marigold: cruelty, grief, jealousy, sacred affection, my thoughts are with you.
November – Chrysanthemum
The chrysanthemum was named after the Greek words ‘chrysos’ and ‘anthos’ together meaning ‘gold flower’. This flower is also the national flower of Japan, symbolizing the Japanese Emperor. Chrysanthemums have been grown by the Chinese for over 2,000 years, and are the birth flower of November. Feng Shui, advocates that this flower brings laughter and happiness to every home that it is grown. The chrysanthemum was used as a powerful antibiotic and antiseptic in traditional Chinese medicines to treat angina and high blood pressure while in some European countries they are used for funerals and on graves.
The chrysanthemum bloom in white, yellow, orange, and red, pink, mauve.
Flower meaning of Chrysanthemum: a wonderful friend, cheerfulness, rest, compassion, secret love.
December – Narcissus
Being the birth flower of December narcissus is a sweet smelling, bulbous white flower with long narrow leaves. In Greek, the word narcissus means ‘to numb’, as the scent of narcissus is said to induce headaches. Also known as the Christmas flower, the narcissus is closely related to the daffodil which comprises white, yellow and orange hues. The white narcissus is the only variety that does not require a cold and dark season to bloom. The Egyptians and Greeks relate this flower to death, hanging wreaths of narcissus during funeral ceremonies.
The narcissus comes in: white, yellow and orange.
Flower meaning of Narcissus: egotism, self, formality, stay as sweet as you are, possibility of renewal, peace.
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April’s flower should be listed as either 2 including the Sweet Pea. That is my birth month and knowing my birth flower to be sweet pea then the Daisy must be a 2nd flower. February also has to flowers the African Violet. My 21 yr. old daughter was born in that month and I studied all my childrens and my whole families. Thank you for your site and time. You have a lovely site. Tabatha