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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