In the same way that we have a unique birthstone associated with each month (garnets for January, amethysts for February, diamonds for those lucky April babies, and so on), we've got 12 birthday flowers online for each little slice of the calendar year, too. These chosen petals may not be as talked about as our zodiac signs or assigned birthday crystals, but that doesn't make them any less enjoyable when it comes to the world of birth month stuff. Plus, with send birthday flowers delivery online proving to be a blooming trend on Etsy this spring with a 69% increase in searches, you can expect to see a lot more of them pretty soon.
So what's the point of these symbolic blooms, how are they used, and most importantly, which one do you get to call your own? According to The Old Farmer's Almanac, the idea behind this botanical tradition is that the characteristics of each monthly flowers for birthday online reflect the potential traits inherited by individuals with birthdays at that time. (Don't pew pew the messenger!) And while this definitely doesn't mean all August babies will grow to be tall like a gladiolus, they could embody the qualities of honesty and strength the flower is known to signify.
So what's the point of these symbolic blooms, how are they used, and most importantly, which one do you get to call your own? According to The Old Farmer's Almanac, the idea behind this botanical tradition is that the characteristics of each monthly flowers for birthday online reflect the potential traits inherited by individuals with birthdays at that time. (Don't pew pew the messenger!) And while this definitely doesn't mean all August babies will grow to be tall like a gladiolus, they could embody the qualities of honesty and strength the flower is known to signify.
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Whether you're interested in exploring the roots of your own personality or you're on the hunt for thoughtful new gift ideas (don't forget, Mother's Day is fast approaching, people!), ahead is a guide outlining the best birthday flowers online paired with each month of the year so the next bouquet choice can be your most meaningful one yet.
January: Carnation & Snowdrop
Calling all you kiddos born right at the dawn of a new year: carnations are your spirit shrub. They are a regal bunch representing love (don't be surprised to spot lots of them at weddings!) friendship, and admiration. The January birthday flower can also be the delicate snowdrop, which signifies hope and beauty.
Shop this Very Berry Carnations bouquet, available on From You Flowers.
Shop this Very Berry Carnations bouquet, available on From You Flowers.
February: Violet & Primrose
The unassuming yet bright violet represents young love, modesty, and virtue — perfect for all you February-born romantics that are thrilled to share a birth month with Valentine's Day. The other February birth flower is primrose, which tells your recipient you can’t live without them.
Shop this Goest Perfumes Smoke & Violets perfume, available exclusively on Catbird.
Shop this Goest Perfumes Smoke & Violets perfume, available exclusively on Catbird.
March: Daffodil
With March comes the dawn of a new season — spring's promise of rebirth and prosperity, all of which is embodied by the dainty daffodil.
Shop this Daffodils Bangle Bracelet, available on Luca+Dani.
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April: Daisy & Sweet Pea
April babies may associate this month with showers, but it's also a time for daisies, which represent purity and innocence. The fragrant sweat pea also belongs to April, meaning blissful pleasure.
Shop this Baggu 3D Daisy Zip Bag Set, available on Shopbop.
Shop this Baggu 3D Daisy Zip Bag Set, available on Shopbop.
May: Lily of the Valley & Hawthorn
If you were born in May, your birthday bud is even sweeter than birthday cake. Meet the Lily of the Valley, a delicate flower traditionally known to be a return to happiness because it represents all the little things in life that bring us joy. The other flower for this month, the hawthorn plant, similarly represents hope and supreme joy.
Shop this May Birth Flower necklace, available on Made by Mary.
Shop this May Birth Flower necklace, available on Made by Mary.
June: Rose & Honeysuckle
As if the children of June weren't lucky enough to come into this world during a gloriously sun-drenched period of the year, they also get to call the rose their soul flower – and there simply is no flower more romantic than a rose. This symbolism is complemented by the honeysuckle, a sign of love's everlasting bonds.
Shop this Colorful Rose Mix bouquet, available from The Bouqs Co.
Shop this Colorful Rose Mix bouquet, available from The Bouqs Co.
July: Delphinium & Water Lily
If you're a generally positive person that's open to new experiences, you very well might've been born in July. The delphinium symbolizes cheerfulness and goodwill, and it's no accident that this carefully selected perennial blooms in the summer months. The other July flower — the herbaceous embodiment of purity and majesty — is the water lily.
Shop this Tulianna and Alejandra Garces Birth Month Necklace, available on Uncommon Goods.
Shop this Tulianna and Alejandra Garces Birth Month Necklace, available on Uncommon Goods.
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