Which Flowers To Gift On Birthdays?
- Author: Rima Ghosh Published: 18th September, 2019
Flowers are the best creation of the almighty. With flowers, this earth looks positive, beautiful, and colourful. From expressing love to sympathy- flowers are used to convey many emotions. Also, the flowers are wonderful gifts for any occasion. A bunch or bouquet of vibrant flowers are the best gifts that one can hope for. They imply simplicity, modesty, refinement, grace, elegance, innocence, purity of the heart, love, and beauty. So, if one has to gift something on a birthday, one can rely on the power of flowers.
Here is a list of best flowers that can be gifted on birthdays:
Carnations For January:
Those people whose birthdays fall on January can be gifted carnations. Carnations refer to love, fascination, determination, good luck, admiration, and affection. One can get a bunch of fresh pink or red carnations and make the birthdays special.
Iris For February:
The flower for February birthday is iris. Iris symbolises royalty, wisdom, hope, faith, and valor. This flower got the name from the ancient Greek Goddess iris who was a messenger of the gods and was thought to use the rainbow as a bridge between the earth and the heaven. Generally found in luxurious basket arrangements, iris would add much color to any space.
Daffodils For March:
Daffodils are the first flowers to bloom in the Spring and that’s why it is the official flower for March. As it blooms in the Spring season, this flower is often associated with rebirth. Daffodils also symbolise creativity, inspiration, renewal, awareness, and forgiveness. With a bunch of refreshing daffodils, one can wish for more hope, positivity, and mirth – can there be any better birthday greeting?
Daisy For April:
The small white round flowers with yellow dial is one of the most charming flowers in the world which belongs to April. This flower never fails to enhance positivity and cheerfulness. It further symbolises purity, new beginnings, and true love.
Lily of the Valley For May:
The scientific name of lily of the valley is Convallaria majalis and it is the official flower for May. The fragrant flowers are hugely used in perfume industry. It is also used in religious ceremonies, wedding, and other celebrations. This flower symbolises purity, good luck, happiness, chastity, and modesty. It is believed that this flower protects the gardens against evil spirits. Some say, it is the flower of the fairies. In some European countries, people believe that lily of the valley augments visions of heaven which means a bright future is guaranteed.
Rose For June:
Those born on June must be really famous as their birthday flower is rose which is perhaps the most renowned flower in the world. There are various colours of roses and each of them holds a different meaning. For example red roses refer to romantic and passionate love while yellow roses refer to cheerfulness and friendship. Pink roses refer to admiration while white roses symbolises purity and innocence. In general, roses symbolise love, beauty, determination, courage, passion, wisdom, faith, sensuality, and timelessness. So, depending on the relationship the colour of roses should be chose to greet on a birthday.
Waterlily For July:
The scientific name of water lily is “Nymphaeaceae” and it is the flower for July. People born on July can be gifted a water lily plant which they can keep at their home and enjoy the soothing view. Many believe that water lilies are associated with rebirth. Human beings are ever-changing in nature and while gifting a water lily, a new birth with new thoughts, ideas, and beliefs can be indicated. It also symbolises enlightenment, divine beauty, and purity.
Gladiolus For August:
Gladiolus bloom on a long spike that ranges from 2-4 feet tall. They provide a wonderful backdrop and has grass-like foliage that resembles swords. That’s why this flower is often known as sword flower. For their sword-like foliage, Gladiolus are also known as the flower of the gladiators. This flower is available in red, orange, pink, and yellow solid colours apart from the dual colours. It symbolises strength, faith, and never give up attitude.
Aster For September:
For the birthdays in September, one can settle for the aster flowers. Naïve to the European lands, aster flowers are believed to be sacred to the gods and are used in wreaths placed on altars. In many cultures, it is believed that aster flowers has magical powers. It further symbolises patience, love for diversity, elegance, and sophistication.
Marigold For October:
Available in bright red, orange, and red colors, marigold flowers are the official flowers for October month. It symbolises beauty and warmth of the rising sun, creativity, the zeal to succeed, and sacredness. This is one of the most popular flowers that are offered to gods and that’s why there is also a spiritual angle to it.
Chrysanthemum For November:
Chrysanthemums – the cute bushy flowers belong to November. Available in white, green, red, and pink colours, chrysanthemums are the official flowers of November that gives a message that the beginning of winter can have joy and beauty. It symbolises lasting friendship, cheerfulness, enduring life and rebirth, loyalty, devotion, and recovery. A dramatic basket arrangement of chrysanthemums would be a perfect birthday gift.
Poinsettia For December:
Poinsettias are the favourite December flowers and are seen enormously during the Christmas. Those who are born on December month can thus be gifted unique arrangements of Poinsettias. Native to Mexico and Guatemala, poinsettias look attractive due to the red leaves. Poinsettias symbolise joy, hope, love, purity, and sacredness. The beautiful poinsettias never fail to add more excitement and thus one can never be wrong with these flowers.