Birth Month Flowers



Did you know that there are birth month flowers with a special meanings? Most of us know about birthstones, but birth month flowers are just as sentimental. The tradition of assigning meanings and significance to specific blooms became very popular with the Victorians, who raised the use of this secret love language to an art form. One could literally 'read' an arrangement! 


Flower Meanings:

January
Carnation: Fascination; Devoted Love
Snowdrop: Consolation; A Friend in Adversity

February
Violet: Modesty; Faithfulness; Virtue
Primrose: Young Love

March
Daffodil: Regard; Devotion
Jonquil: Affection Returned; Sympathy

April
Daisy: Innocence; Youth; Purity
Sweet Pea: Goodbye; Blissful Pleasure; Departure

May
Lily of the Valley: Sweetness; Humility; Return of Happiness
Hawthorn: Fertility; Hope

June
Rose: Love
Honeysuckle: Devoted Affection

July
Larkspur: Laughter
Water Lily: Purity of Heart

August
Gladiolas: Strength of Character; Sincerity; Generosity; Natural
Grace Poppy: Eternal Sleep; Imagination; Oblivion

September
Aster: Symbol of Love; Daintiness
Morning Glory: Talisman of Love; Affection

October
Calendula: Joy
Morning Glory: Modesty

November
Chrysanthemum(mum): Cheerfulness; You're a Wonderful
Friend; Rest; Loveliness; Abundance; Wealth

December
Holly:  Foresight, Good Wishes
Narcissus: Stay as Sweet as You Are; Egotism; Formalit

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