Birth flowers are having a moment – how to choose the perfect blooms for loved ones

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Like birthstones, the idea of birth flowers may have been around for a long time, but lately it’s been having a bit of a moment, especially when it comes to gift-giving.

Long before personality quizzes and astrology memes took over the internet, each month of the year became linked to its own specific bloom. From the loyal carnation of January to March’s classic signal of spring, the daffodil, knowing someone’s birth flower can help you choose a more meaningful bouquet.

Each flower carries its own symbolism: 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.

To make things easy, Interflora’s birthday flowers collection takes birth flowers as a starting point for expertly handcrafted bouquets created using fresh seasonal blooms. The online florist details all the flowers associated with each month, and recommends choosing 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

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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With Interflora, you can order bouquets inspired by traditional birth flowers, each reflecting the meaning and symbolism linked to a specific birth month. Each arrangement is tailored to the person and the occasion.

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