We all turn to flowers every time we wish to express our emotions to someone close to us. It may be a birthday gift, family celebration, wedding proposal, special day or just a wish to adorn your living or work space. As occasion and cause might differ, we all have our own, unique personalities, and varying moods.
Nature, being very thoughtful and resourceful, has presented us with abundance of most precious, most beautiful creations – flowers. Through ages, each flower has gained a personal character, history and significance. For example, each month has its own flower.
When selecting flowers as a birthday gift, it is best to consider the following basic meanings of flowers pertaining to each month. We hope that you find this information helpful:
Used at ceremonial events and symbolizes nobility, strong feelings and devotion. Pink carnation became a symbol of mother’s underlying love
Signifies piece of mind, friendship's faith, hope and wisdom.
Friendship and care
A flower of good fortune and blissful pleasure. It is thought that the name “daisy” is a contraption of “day’s eye”.
Flowers signify purity, majesty, beauty and sweetness. Please note that these flowers are rare in California.
An ancient symbol of love and beauty. A rose was sacred to goddesses such as Isis and Aphrodite and is often used as a symbol of Virgin Mary. Rose is a national flower in the United States and England.
Tall, multi-color candle-like with bell-shaped flowers, they are believed to carry laughter and relaxation energy, just like people born in July.
A flower of Gladiators, it signifies strength of character, sincerity and generosity. It also symbolizes remembrance and expresses infatuation, telling one that he or she “pierces the heart”. Red and white gladiolus is very muscular and recommended as the gift for a man. All other colors can be used for any occasion, adding a very strong statement to your flower arrangement.
Comes from Greek derivation and refers to Star-like flower. They are seasonal flowers that come in many colors and will add unsurpassed beauty to any basket arrangement.
Orange color, multi petals beauty that signifies sacred affection. Excellent addition to any fall arrangement and will look wonderful inside a pumpkin or a basket filled with fruit and vegetables.
Very popular and well regarded in Japan. Japanese use it during the festival of happiness and purity.
Widely used and well known as a part of Christmas décor. Comes in red, ivory, and pink colors. The Poinsettia flower means celebration, success and reassurance.
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