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Discovering the Meanings and Symbolism of Monthly Birth Flowers

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By zoey zPublished 11 months ago 5 min read
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Discovering the Meanings and Symbolism of Monthly Birth Flowers
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Every month there are representative flowers blooming, which is like the birth of life. So, there are also birth flowers for the birth month. These 12 flowers represent different messages that guide people upward spiritually, or love, or affection and friendship. It also contains people's good wishes for life.

If you want to know what my birth flower is? And what is the meaning of this flower? We've compiled information about flowers born every month, come and find yours!

January Birthday Flower: Carnations

The birth flower in January is a carnation, which has fan-shaped petals and is mostly wrinkled on the inside of the petals. Colors include red, pink, yellow, and white. Carnations include many varieties and hybrids that bloom almost continuously in greenhouses.

Carnations represent passion, charm, maternal love, blessing, affection, greatness, etc.

However, carnations come in a wide variety of colors. Different colors of carnations can represent slightly different meanings. For example, white carnations represent purity, true love, and respect. Pink carnations represent beauty and maternal love. Red carnations represent affection and passion. Yellow carnations are very different, representing disappointment and rejection.

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February Birthday Flower: Violet

The birth flower violet in February has very small petals. The color is purple, light red or white, with fragrant and colorful characteristics.

Violet's flower language is eternal beauty and love, simplicity and virtue. And the meaning of violets of different colors is also different. Purple violets represent vigilance, loyalty and love. The white violet represents happiness and purity.

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March Birthday Flower: Daffodils

Daffodils are born as March flowers and are mostly white and yellow. The petals are mostly 6 and the ends of the petals are yellow. However, its bulbs are toxic to animals, so if you have pets in the house, it is best not to plant them.

Rich in symbolism, daffodils are symbols of friendship, happiness and good luck, and are also considered symbols of beauty, purity and nobility. Daffodils are also the first flowers to bloom in spring, so they also represent beginnings and rebirth.

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April Birthday Flowers: Daisies

This bright flower is a good representation of the April birthday flower. Although it may not be as ostentatious in appearance as other flowers, it will still be eye-catching. Daisies come in white, pink, and red.

The meaning of white daisy includes new beginnings, hope and innocence. The yellow daisy represents friendship, joy, happiness and good wishes. The pink daisy symbolizes affection and love.

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May Birthday Flower: Lilies in the valley

Lily of the valley is a May flower, milky white with broad bell-shaped flowers that droop. Lily of the valley bears fruit from July to September. Although this flower is very beautiful, the whole plant contains poison and pets should avoid touching it.

Lily of the valley is a symbol of purity, happiness and joy and is used in weddings in many countries.

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June Birthday Flower: Roses

June's birthday flower, the rose, is the most famous and popular of all flowers. Roses come in white and yellow, pink to red, and other colors. And roses of different colors represent different symbols.

For example, red roses represent romantic love, passion, and are the most popular flower for Valentine's Day.

Yellow roses represent friendship and joy. Pink roses mean young and pure love and can also represent admiration. White roses represent purity, innocence, and elegance, and are perfect for weddings.

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July Birthday Flower: Larkspur

Larkspur is a species that has several flowers on one plant and is very lush in appearance. It is also very rich in color, with purple, pink, blue and white. The blue arkspur epresents elegance and hesitation. Purple represents first love. Pink represents freshness. White represents joy.

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August Birthday: Gladioli

Gladioli has tall flower spikes with erect stems and unbranched. The flowers are solitary in bracts and symmetrical on both sides, with red, yellow, white or pink. Gladioli usually represents grace, loyalty, and tranquility. It is also considered the flower of gladioli because of its tall, upright appearance. Its flowers are brightly colored, long-lasting, and extremely decorative.

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September Birthday Flower: Aster

The flowers of the September flower are small, mostly blue or purple, but occasionally white and rose. It is a very energetic flower that is used for decoration. Aster represents liveliness, enthusiasm and courage.

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October Birthday Flower: Marigold

The flowers of marigolds are slightly larger and mostly yellow. And this golden flower, as an October birthday flower, can serve as a bright accent in autumn. More particularly, marigold leaves and petals are edible and have a special fragrance. The meaning of marigold varies from place to place, there are warm and welcoming ones. It also has the meaning of parting, sadness.

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November Birthday Flower: Chrysanthemum

This is a deeply culturally significant flower, first cultivated in China, and is one of the four most common plants in traditional painting. Chrysanthemums come in many varieties and colors, in addition to the most common yellow, there are purple, red, pink, and orange. The typical meaning of chrysanthemum is purity, nobility, longevity and health.

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December Birthday Flower: Poinsettias

Poinsettias are brightly colored and have a long flowering period, opening around December. It is usually used for Christmas decoration and is the most suitable December birthday flower. People are easily attracted to its bright red appearance. But its leaves are bright red, and the real flowers are tiny and light. Hidden in these red leaves disguised as flowers, the flowers are yellow-green and not easy to spot. Poinsettia means blessing, success and luck.

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Epilogue

Flowers can bring not only visual pleasure, but also spiritual comfort. Regardless of gender, flowers always make people feel unique, especially when they are born.

This will make the person who receives the flower feel valued and cherished. Understanding the monthly birthday flowers will make a difference on your or someone's next birthday.If you want to try growing these birth flowers yourself, Quictent offers a portable greenhouse with excellent performance to help you.

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