Birth flowers by month
Each month has one or two traditional birth flowers, a custom that goes back to the Victorian language of flowers.
| Month | Birth flower | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| January | Carnation | Love, fascination and distinction |
| Snowdrop | Hope and rebirth | |
| February | Violet | Modesty, loyalty and faithfulness |
| Primrose | Young love | |
| March | Daffodil | Rebirth and new beginnings |
| Jonquil | Desire and affection returned | |
| April | Daisy | Innocence and purity |
| Sweet pea | Blissful pleasure and goodbyes | |
| May | Lily of the valley | Sweetness, humility and the return of happiness |
| Hawthorn | Hope and supreme happiness | |
| June | Rose | Love, passion and appreciation |
| Honeysuckle | Bonds of love | |
| July | Larkspur | Lightheartedness and an open heart |
| Water lily | Purity and enlightenment | |
| August | Gladiolus | Strength of character and integrity |
| Poppy | Remembrance, imagination and peace | |
| September | Aster | Love, wisdom and faith |
| Morning glory | Affection | |
| October | Marigold | Warmth, creativity and determination |
| Cosmos | Order, peace and tranquility | |
| November | Chrysanthemum | Friendship, joy and long life |
| December | Narcissus (paperwhite) | Good wishes and hope |
| Holly | Protection and domestic happiness |