Flowers are an easy gift, but picking blooms that have a personal connection to the recipient can make them feel much more special. That’s where birth flowers come in. Each month has its own associated flower, giving you a handy starting point when you want to choose something a little more thoughtful than a standard bouquet.
Whether you’re buying for a birthday, anniversary, or simply want to surprise someone, their birth flower can add an extra layer of personalisation to your gift. And with everything from January’s carnation to March’s daffodil on the list, there’s a special bloom for every month of the year.
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Interflora birth flowers
With Interflora, you can order bouquets inspired by traditional birth flowers, each reflecting the symbolism linked to a specific birth month. Each arrangement is tailored to the person and the occasion.
Interflora’s birthday flower collection makes choosing a personal bouquet easy, with handcrafted arrangements that use fresh, seasonal blooms, and recommendations based on your loved one’s birth month:
- January birth flower: Carnations
- February birth flower: Violet
- March birth flower: Daffodils
- April birth flower: Daisy
- May birth flower: Lily
- June birth flower: Rose
- July birth flower: Delphinium
- August birth flower: Gladioli
- September birth flower: Aster
- October birth flower: Marigold
- November birth flower: Chrysanthemum
- December birth flower: Holly
Each flower carries its own meaning: carnations represent devotion, roses are tied to love and admiration, and lilies often signal celebration and purity, so if you love the idea of matching a person to the flower, you’ll be creating incredibly special gifts.
There’s also a zodiac angle, with star signs paired to floral styles that reflect personality traits. For example, for a Sagittarius, Interflora recommends carnations, and for a Pisces, it suggests water lilies. Whether you pick a bouquet based on a loved one’s birth month or star sign, it’s a great way of gifting something that feels more personal than a standard arrangement.
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