Birth Flowers for Each Month: A Complete Guide

What do flowers have to do with your birth month? A lot more than you’d think. Each month of the year is paired with a flower (or two), carrying hidden meanings, long-standing traditions, and even a few unexpected personality traits. So if you’re a July baby wondering what makes you you, your birth flower might just spill the petals. Let’s take a stroll through the calendar - floral edition and check birth flowers for each month. 

Birth Month Flowers History

The tradition of birth month flowers dates back to ancient Rome, where blooms were used to celebrate birthdays and express personality traits. Over time, specific blooms became associated with each month, much like birthstones. These flowers often reflect seasonal changes and cultural symbolism, representing traits like love, strength, or creativity. While the exact origins vary, the modern list we use today gained popularity in the 18th and 19th centuries through Victorian flower language and gifting customs.

January Birth Flower: Carnation & Snowdrop

Kicking off the year with a double act, January’s birth flowers are the carnation and the snowdrop. Carnations have been admired since ancient Greece for their ruffled petals and vibrant shades. They’ve symbolised everything from fascination to love. Note, however, yellow carnations were once the floral version of a breakup text(oopsie!).

Snowdrops, on the other hand, are the quiet heroes of winter. These delicate white blooms often push through frozen ground to signal new beginnings, making them a timeless symbol of hope and renewal.

January babies? You’re resilient, thoughtful, and just a little bit dramatic - in the best way.

Can’t find snowdrops or carnations? Bloomex NZ has stunning white gerberas and alstroemerias that bring the same fresh energy, minus the frostbite.

 

February Birth Flower: Violet & Primrose

February may be short, but it comes with a pair of charming blooms: violets and primroses. Violets have symbolised loyalty and modesty since Roman times; they were even tossed into love potions. Primroses, one of the first florals to bloom after winter, represent new beginnings and youthful love.

People born in February? Empathetic, quietly confident, and a little mysterious - just like their birth flowers.

No violets in sight? Try purple gerberas or soft lavender alstroemerias from Bloomex NZ - sweet, stylish, and season-friendly.

March Birth Flower: Daffodil & Jonquil

March is all about fresh starts, and its flowers reflect that perfectly. Daffodils and their fragrant cousins, jonquils, are cheerful symbols of rebirth, good luck, and prosperity. These bright blooms were adored in ancient Europe, celebrated in Welsh culture, and even got a mention in Shakespeare’s work. Basically, they’ve always been the life of the (spring) party.

Those born in March are often optimistic, thoughtful, and bring a little sunshine wherever they go, kind of like a walking daffodil.

Can’t get your hands on daffodils? Bloomex NZ offers golden gerberas and sunlit alstroemerias, the perfect feel-good swap for March birthday flowers.

April Birth Flower: Daisy & Sweet Pea

April’s flowers are basically the friendliest in the bunch. Daisies are the overachievers of the garden - sunny, loyal, and always looking put-together without trying too hard. They’ve symbolised innocence and new beginnings since forever, and honestly? They’ve got main-character energy in bouquets.

Sweet peas bring the drama, but in the best way. With ruffled petals and a scent that could charm a room, they represent blissful pleasure and those poetic goodbye moments in old movies.

Looking for April birth flowers in NZ? Bloomex NZ delivers fresh daisies and elegant alstroemerias, a perfect take on classic birth month flowers.

 

May Birth Flower: Lily of the Valley & Hawthorn

May’s birth flowers are soft on the outside, meaningful underneath. Lily of the valley symbolises humility and happiness - tiny bells with a big heart. Hawthorn, a flowering shrub, stands for hope and protection (and looks great in a cottagecore daydream).

People born in May? Calm, kind, and quietly strong.

No lily of the valley? Bloomex NZ offers white alstroemerias and classic roses - fresh, elegant picks for May birth flowers in NZ.

June Birth Flower: Rose & Honeysuckle

Roses are bold, emotional, and full of meaning - love, admiration, drama… You name it. Every colour comes with a message, and yes, red still means romance (or a very expensive apology). Honeysuckle is sweeter, more nostalgic, like a secret love letter in bloom.

June’s birth flowers aren’t here to play, and if you are born in June, you’ve got main-character energy and a heart that doesn’t settle for average.

Need June birth flowers? Bloomex NZ has gorgeous roses ready to deliver all the feelings, no love letter required.

July Birth Flower: Larkspur & Water Lily

July’s birth flowers are equal parts dreamy and dramatic. Larkspur stands for strong bonds and open hearts, but don’t be fooled, it’s got a flair for the theatrical. Water lilies bring calm to the chaos, floating effortlessly while hiding deep roots.

If you’re born in July, you’re probably a softie with a spicy side, serene on the surface, but definitely not boring.

Lucky you! At Bloomex NZ, you’ll find lilies and alstroemerias that are the ideal pick for July birth flowers, fresh, fabulous, and totally in season.

August Birth Flower: Gladiolus & Poppy

August’s birth month flowers don’t do subtle. Gladiolus is all about strength and bold intentions; it’s tall, dramatic, and impossible to ignore. Poppies bring the artistic vibes, symbolising imagination, peace, and just a touch of mystery.

If you’ve got an August birthday, you’re probably equal parts fierce and free-spirited, like a motivational quote with eyeliner.

No gladiolus? No problem. Bloomex NZ has vibrant alstroemerias and bright gerberas that bring the same confident energy.

September Birth Flower: Asters & Morning Glories

People born in September get flowers with brains. Asters are like the introverts of the botanical world, low-key, thoughtful, and quietly beautiful. In ancient times, they were burned to ward off serpents and bad vibes (respect). Morning glories, on the other hand, bloom with drama and vanish by afternoon, like the floral version of a mic drop.

You? Probably dependable, deep, and not one for surface-level anything.

And while actual asters can be tricky to find, Bloomex NZ’s pastel gerberas and soothing alstroemerias hit the same reflective notes for your September birth flowers.

October Birth Flower: Marigolds & Cosmos

Marigolds and Cosmos - October’s floral duo aren’t here to fade into the background. Marigolds bring the heat: bold colours, spicy scent, and symbolism tied to creativity, courage, and resilience. (Bonus fact: they’ve been used in rituals for centuries, from Mexico to India.)

Cosmos, on the other hand, is the calm in the chaos. With their delicate petals and balanced symmetry, they stand for harmony and peace, like a flower with a yoga practice.

Got an October birthday? You’re probably strong-willed with a soft centre, and more layered than your star sign lets on.

Bloomex NZ’s bright gerberas and golden-toned alstroemerias bring bold energy to your birth flowers.

November Birth Flower: Chrysanthemums & Peonies

Chrysanthemums and peonies headline this month’s flower lineup, and they come with layers (literally). Chrysanthemums, or “mums” if you're on a nickname basis, stand for loyalty, longevity, and low-key strength. In many cultures, they’re the go-to bloom for honouring loved ones, and they last forever in a vase. Respect.

Peonies, meanwhile, are luxury incarnate: soft, dramatic, and full of symbolism around romance and good fortune. Basically, if they were people, they’d have a verified Instagram account and a five-step skincare routine.

Bloomex NZ has full-petal roses and lush alstroemerias that channel the same rich energy as these classic November birth flowers.

December Birth Flower: Paperwhites & Holly

The final month of the year brings paperwhites and holly, two blooms with serious personalities. Paperwhites, a type of narcissus, may look dainty but come with a powerful scent and a history of symbolising hope, purity, and fresh beginnings. Basically, a floral reset button.

Holly, on the other hand, is less about softness and more about protection, strength, and holiday vibes. Spiky leaves, bold berries - zero apologies.

December-born folks tend to be bold, resilient, and a little bit festive year-round.

Can’t gift holly? Bloomex NZ’s crisp white lilies and vivid red roses are a perfect stand-in for December birth flowers in NZ, minus the prickles.

Whether you’re gifting or just curious about your own birth bloom, these florals offer more than pretty petals; they tell a story. And if you’re ready to surprise someone with theirs, Bloomex NZ has you covered with fast, fresh flower delivery in New Zealand.

FAQs:

1. How do I figure out my birth flower?

Your birth flower is linked to the month you were born, just like a birthstone. Each month has one or two florals traditionally associated with it.

2. How are birth month flowers decided?

They’re based on seasonal blooms, historical symbolism, and cultural traditions, some going back centuries. The most common list comes from Western floral traditions.

3. Can I have more than one birth flower?

Yes! Many months have two associated blooms, a primary and a secondary, and they offer different symbolic meanings.

4. What if my birth flower isn't in season?

No worries. Many florists offer alternatives with similar colours, styles, or symbolism. You’ll find beautiful substitutes year-round at Bloomex NZ.

5. Are birth flowers the same as zodiac flowers?

Not quite. Zodiac florals are based on astrology signs, while birth month flowers are tied strictly to the calendar month you were born in.