Did you know that a bit like a birth stone, each month of the year has its own birth flower? In fact some months have two! And also like a birth stone, each flower has a meaning associated with it.
What is a birth month flower?
A birth month flower is the flower traditionally linked with the month someone was born. The custom grew out of the Victorian language of flowers, when each bloom was given a meaning, and it is still popular for birthdays, new babies and keepsake gifts. The meanings vary across countries but below are the ones I liked the best in my research.
Birth flowers by month
|
Month |
Birth flower |
Traditional meaning |
| January | Snowdrop |
Hope and renewal |
|
February |
Primrose |
Optimism and joy |
|
March |
Daffodil |
Rebirth and new beginnings |
|
April |
Sweet pea |
Joy, happiness and affection |
|
May |
Lily of the valley |
Happiness and luck |
|
June |
Rose |
Romance and happiness |
|
July |
Delphinium |
Positivity and an open heart |
|
August |
Poppy |
Creative thought and quiet resilience |
|
September |
Asters |
Dignity and wisdom |
|
October |
Cosmos |
Harmony and peace, affection and resilience |
|
November |
Chrysanthemum |
Joy, honesty and friendship |
|
December |
Narcissus |
Hope and quiet strength |
The flowers in my birth month prints
I shoot all my still life floral prints seasonally so my collection of birth month flowers will grow when each flower comes in to season.
So far it covers the following five months:
My birth month prints are 30 x 40 cm (about 12 x 16 inches), printed to order on fine art paper with archival ink, and cost from £49 unframed. You can also have them framed in oak, walnut or black wood, ready to hang.
(One note on chrysanthemums: in some European countries, including France and Italy, they are associated with remembrance and are traditionally left on graves. In the UK and the US they are an ordinary autumn flower, but it is worth knowing if you are sending one abroad.)
See the collection
Browse the full Birth Month Flowers collection, or read the FAQ for details on framing, delivery and returns. If your month isn't there yet, get in touch and let me know which one you're after and I can tell you when it should be available.