Birth Month Flowers
Birth Month Flowers Bring Special Symbolism all Year Round
Did you know that there are special birth flowers for each month just like there are birthstones.
“Flowers by month” is a specialized florists categorizations describing flowers related to a recipient’s birth month. By promoting birth flowers florists keep live a custom started by the Romans and made popular by the British Victorians.
So it is true: each month has it’s own flowers, and your bouquets can be even more meaningful when you know the meaning of birth flowers.
By continuing to honor those you love with birth flowers , you can continue to speak the secret language of flowers!
January’s Birth Flower – the Carnation
Carnations are some of the oldest flowers known to us. A Christian myth is that the the first carnation bloomed on earth from the tears that Mary wept for Jesus as he carried his cross.
Different colors of carnations have different meanings. The light red carnations conveys simple admiration, whereas the dark red version expresses deeper sentiments of love. White carnations are associated with purity and luck. If you are grateful to someone, express it by giving pink carnations..
If you are born in January, you will find that your birth flower rules:
Love,
fascination
and distinction.
February – Iris
Those lucky enough to be born in February have the Iris as their birth flower.
These regal beauties provide :
Faithfulness,
Wisdom
and Hope
March – Daffodil
March is showing us the promise of spring:
spring
rebirth,
domestic happiness
and vanity
April – Sweet Pea
In April, spring is in full bloom and the sweet pea shows
Love,
Youth,
and Purity.
People have expressed Secret Meanings through Flowers for centuries
“Floriography” is using the language of flowers to communicate. Expressing meaning through flower arranging and the choice of flowers has been around for centuries.
Shakespeare speaks of it, and special flower language is mentioned in the Bible – especially in the romantic Song of Songs.
Floriography peaked in Victorian times, both in the USA and England. Some sentiments were forbidden to speak out loud – but they could be expressed beautifully between lovers with small bouquets.
Enjoy Your Birth Flowers Every Day
Special Birth Flowers Handmade Pendants
Lovely gifts for yourselves or your loved ones with the magic of birth month flowers. Some of these gift items also include the appropriate birthstones.
These are special birthday gifts for that person who loves to wear art. Handmade
from original pen, ink and colored pencil on vintage ledger paper – these pendants are a lovley demonstration of the beauty of birht flowers. They are set into a gunmetal colored pendant and covered with a clear glass bezel. These pendants come on matching 24″ chains and nicely presented on a card in a muslin bags.
January Birthday Month Flower Carnation Necklace Round Glass PendantFebruary Birth Month Flower Violet Necklace Round Glass Pendant
March Birth Month Flower Daffodil Necklace Pendant Wearable Art Yellow Flower Birthday Gift Idea
April Birth Month Necklace Pendant Daisy Round Glass Wearable Art Pendant
Lily of the Valley May Flower of the Month Round Glass Pendant Flower Necklace
Rose Birth Month Flower June Necklace Glass Pendant
Birth Flower of the Month Larkspur July Glass Handmade Pendant Necklace
Round Glass Pendant Necklace Birth Month Flower August Gladiolus
Birthday Month Flower September Aster Necklace Round Glass Pendant
Necklace Round Glass Pendant Birthday Month October Flower Marigold
Necklace Pendant Birth Month November Flower Chrysanthemum
December Birth Month Pendant Narcissus White Flower Necklace
May: Lily of the Valley
Spring is in full-bloom during May and if you were born then you have the Lily of Valley as your birth flower.
happiness,
humility,
sweetness
June: Rose
My name is Rose, so I love this flower. I love knowing that it is symbolizes
love,
gratitude,
and appreciation
July: Water Lily
July rules the astrological water sign of Cancer the Crab, so it is appropriate of the Water Lily is the birth flower.
Water Lily symbolizes:
joyful
fickleness
sweetness
August: Gladiolus
In August summer is in full-bloom. The regal gladiolus shows
Strength,
Moral Integrity,
Remembrance, and
Infatuation.
September: The Forget Me Not
September is blessed by the beautiful Forget Me Not . This flower rules
Patience,
Daintiness
Remembrance
The Secret Language of Flowers
The Secret Language of Flowers
The Victorians would speak volumes without even saying a word. Just in the flowers they gave.
October: Marigold
When the weather is getting cold outside, it is nice to know that October has a birth flower that reminds us of a warm fire or vibrant, autumn leaves.
The Marigold signifies being:
Warm,
Fierce
November: Chrysanthemum
November is cold outside, and warm inside as we are being to celebrate Thanksgiving holidays.
The Chrysanthemum rules:
Compassion,
Friendship,
Joy.
Different colors of chrysanthemum have different meanings:
Red Chrysanthemum: Red is for Love
White means innocence
Yellow denotes unrequited love
December Birth Flower: Poinsettia
If you are born in December, you will be preparing for the Christmas holiday all month long.
Poinsettia brings us holiday happiness.
Good Cheer,
Success.
The Poinsettia comes in three colors: Red, White, and Pink.
Send the message of this flower: “You Are The Special One”
Birth Flowers Bring Romanticism to Your Life
Knowing that spring comes every month is one more reason to hope!
Birth Flowers are just one more way to bring joy to your life, give specialness to your birthday and celebrate the seasons.
Now I know why I love poinsettias!