Marigold flowers represent stubbornness and determination, reflecting their sturdy growth. The glowing yellows, oranges and reds of their petals are indicative of the warmth and creativity which they also symbolise. The daffodil signifies rebirth, hope and resilience: appropriate for a flower that spends much of the year underground in the form of a bulb, before emerging into the early spring sunshine to brighten our gardens. If your love of all things floral extends to gardening, here are some posts you might find interesting. There are so many beautiful flower quotes out there. If you’re gifting birth month flowers, why not add a floral quote to your greetings card to make it even more personal? The carnations that we grow in our gardens and buy from florists are bred from Dianthus caryophyllus and other species of Dianthus, a name which comes from the Greek for divine and flower.

We’ve got a roundup of 100 beautiful flower quotes to help you find the perfect words. Here are a few of our favourites: Birthstones are loaded with symbolism: from the sincerity conveyed by the February birthstone to the wisdom on the June birthstone, these precious gems speak a thousand words – and birth flowers are no different.The idea of flowers having symbolic meaning was introduced to England in the early eighteenth century, by Lady Mary Wortley Montagu. It took around a century for the floriography (language of flowers) craze to catch on though. The language of flowers Red roses are the classic symbols of love and passion whereas pink roses convey admiration and femininity.

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Pink: ‘Queen Elizabeth’ has clear pink flowers on a tall and vigorous plant with dark green leaves. Meaning innocence, loyalty and transformation, the April birth flower (the daisy) comes from one of the largest plant families, distinctive for their rays of petals surrounding a central disc. Absolutely. Birth flowers as a concept have been around for a really long time, and the monthly birth flowers are still referenced and known by many people all across the world. Where do birth month flowers originate from?

Three annual plants are commonly called marigolds, all members of the daisy family and easy to grow: If I were to ask you what your birthstone – the gemstone assigned to the month you were born in – is, there’s a good chance you’d know it, or at least understand that there is such a thing. But you might be surprised to learn that every month also has birth flowers. Are birth flowers a thing? If I had a single flower for every time I think about you, I could walk forever in my garden.” –Claudia Adrienne GrandiDelphiniums have been bred in an array of shades of blue and there’s even a pink flowered cultivar. Try these beauties: With a botanical name derived from the Latin for dolphin, supposedly because the flower buds resemble a dolphin’s nose, the July birth month flower is one of the bluest flowers you can grow in your garden.

With petals ranging from white through pale lemon to pink, dark crimson and even green, the flowerheads of these pretty flowers form a shredded-edged, clove-scented sphere above greyish foliage and straight stems. Symbolising devotion, loyalty and love, carnations – the January birth month flower – are popular cut flowers and are ideal to present to someone born in this month in a mixed bouquet or in a simple spray of one colour.

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Roses are the birthday month flower for June, but in the language of flowers the rose carries a different meaning for each of its colours.

Once you know the meaning behind your birth month flowers, you can decide whether those meanings have any connection with your personality. This is a similar concept to the zodiac signs having a bearing on your character. You can of course also test the theory by exploring the birth flowers of friends and family. Poppies are associated with imagination and dreams and are a popular garden annual with colours ranging from white and pink to red, mauve and purple. During the Victorian era, the Language of Flowers became hugely popular. Flowers provided a way of conveying a hidden message to a lover, without breaking the strict rules of etiquette surrounding displays of love or affection. Every type of flower had a meaning assigned to it, and this could be used to communicate a message, feeling or mood to the recipient without speaking aloud. Basically, it was an easy way to send a coded message!

Ilex aquifolium is the common or English holly with classic dark green spiny leaves and long-lasting red berries. Leaf variations can be found in numerous cultivars such as the female holly ‘Argentea Marginata’ which bears leaves edged with white. The confusingly named ‘Golden Queen’, is a male holly with gold-margined leaves. In colder climates, the dainty Iris sibirica is the species that flowers in February, but here in the southern hemisphere, it's the flamboyant bearded iris or Iris germanica that is in flower. Think of Monet’s vibrant canvases where he captures the vibrant colour and profusion of the flowers of this stately plant. The petals of a bearded iris are composed of upper ‘standards’ above ‘falls’, often of a contrasting colour, with a distinctive yellow ‘beard’ emerging between the two. Obviously the concept of birthday month flowers is just a bit of fun, but I think it’s really interesting to consider the meanings that have been allocated to specific flowers. You can also ponder over questions such as why the meaning was chosen, and whether you think the meaning suits the flower. You might not agree with all of them – especially if your favourite blossom has a rather negative meaning! Birth month flowers as a birthday gift