January has the Carnation as its birth flower. Carnations in full bloom have ruffled silky petals atop either a single stem or a cluster of two to five flowers.

THEY SYMBOLISE

Love, loyalty and devotion.

FUN FACT

Carnations are edible. The petals are often used for decorating cakes or as a salad garnish. No need to be excited; they are pretty bland! 

February has the Iris as its birth flower. Irises have six colourful portions - three petals and three sepals. The three petals stand upright and are commonly known as standards.

THEY SYMBOLISE

Wisdom, friendship, hope and courage.

FUN FACT

The name Iris comes from the Greek word for rainbow. Iris is also the Goddess of the rainbow.

March has the Daffodil as its birth flower. Delicate buds of sunshine, Daffodils have cheerful bright blooms comprising six petals Surrounding a trumpet. The most commonly known Daffodil is yellow, but there are other colours too.

THEY SYMBOLISE

Rebirth, new beginnings, rejuvenation, happiness, luck, faithfulness and prosperity.

FUN FACT

The correct name for the trumpet of a Daffodil flower is Corona!

April has the Daisy as its birth flower. Daisies generally have a bright yellow centre surrounded by a rosette of thin white petals. 

THEY SYMBOLISE 

Innocence, purity, transformation, loyalty and new beginnings. 

FUN FACT 

A daisy's cousin is the sunflower.

May has the Lily of the Valley as its birth flower. Lily of the Valley has many dainty white blossoms clustered on a single stem.  

THEY SYMBOLISE

Humility, happiness returning, motherhood and purity.

FUN FACT

Lily of the Valley is a popular bouquet choice for royal brides. It even featured in the bridal bouquet at the wedding of William and Catherine.

June has the Rose as its birth flower. Universally they are loved for their variety of deep, rich coloured blooms, sweet smell and velvety textured petals. 

THEY SYMBOLISE

Love, passion, beauty, devotion, honour and confidentiality.

FUN FACT

About two thousand roses are needed to make a single gram of rose oil suitable for use in perfumes.

July has the Water Lily as its birth flower. Water lilies are a type of floating flower. The lily pads are aptly named because they allow a single lily flower to rest.

THEY SYMBOLISE

Purity, sweetness, enlightenment, joy and rebirth.

FUN FACT

Water Lilies open and close each day, and their leaves help to provide shade to the aquatic life beneath the surface! 

August has the Poppy as its birth flower. A red Poppy is a known symbol of the First World War but was a symbol of remembrance before this too. Poppy flowers are shaped like cups and have four to six petals.

THEY SYMBOLISE

Remembrance, relaxation, recovery, happiness, enchantment and wealth.

FUN FACT

Poppies are needed to make morphine! 

September has the Morning Glory as its birth flower. Morning Glory produces large, trumpet-shaped flowers with five heart-shaped fused petals. 

THEY SYMBOLISE

Love, affection, longing, humility and spontaneity.

FUN FACT

The flowers unfurl in the morning in an impressive display and close in the afternoon, hence being called Morning Glory.

October has the Marigold as its birth flower. Marigolds flower with bright shades of yellow, red or golden-orange ruffled petals.

THEY SYMBOLISE

Elegance, determination, warmth, passion, fierce love and creativity.

FUN FACT

Marigolds have edible flowers. Most commonly used as an addition to salads or to decorate sweet desserts.

November has the Chrysanthemum as its birth flower. Chrysanthemums have many varieties available, including plants that blossom in daisy-like flowers and others that look like pompoms!

THEY SYMBOLISE

Loyalty, honesty, friendship, compassion, joy, optimism, longevity and happiness.

FUN FACT

The first Chrysanthemum ever cultivated was in Japan. Every year on the 9th day of the 9th month (September 9,) they celebrate a Festival of Happiness in celebration of the Chrysanthemum.

December has the Jonquil as its birth flower. A Jonquil stem has little bright yellow blossoms appearing in clusters of two to six flowers. Jonquil flowers generally have a sweet scent and are more fragrant than Daffodils.

THEY SYMBOLISE

Hope, wealth, friendship and good fortune.

FUN FACT

Jonquils come from the Narcissus family of flowers. They are both considered both lucky and unlucky when given in a bouquet. If a single Narcissus is gifted, it's believed to bring bad luck and sorrow to the recipient. A full Daffodil bouquet will bring good luck.