Popular Flowers and Their Meanings

Before you rush out and buy any old flower bouquets, put in a little more effort and surprise a loved one with thoughtful flower arrangements that are brimming with meaning. Learn about the meaning behind many popular flowers and give a gift that will bring joy to those you love.

Birthday Bouquets

When you visit an online florist and click on the birthday bouquet option, you may think that you are simply seeing a selection of pretty flowers. Yet there is a lot more thought that goes into arranging bouquets for specific occasions. Many online flower shops use seasonal flowers that include birthday months flowers as each month of the year has at least one attributed flower. Make having flowers delivered simple by following this simple guide to birthday flowers and their meanings.

The flowers of each month and their meanings are:

•    January – carnations: deep love, loyalty and protection

•    February – violets: faithfulness, humility and wisdom

•    March – daffodils: rebirth and prosperity

•    April – daisy: innocence, loyalty and rebirth

•    May – lily of the valley: humility, sweetness and motherhood

•    June – rose: love, honour, and beauty

•    July – delphiniums: dignity, grace, and positivity

•    August – gladiolus: honesty, generosity, and remembrance

•    September – aster: love, wisdom, innocence and faith

•    October – marigold: determination and stubbornness

•    November – chrysanthemum: friendship, happiness, and honesty

•    December – poinsettia: purity and success

Romantic Flowers and Their Meanings

If you are searching for a beautiful bouquet to gift to someone special, find out the meaning behind some of the world’s most romantic flowers and give your gift some extra meaning.

Roses

Many people would agree that roses are the most romantic flower you can give. However, what many don’t know is that each colour of rose has its very own meaning.

•   Red rose – passion and deep love

A gorgeous arrangement of red roses is the go-to gift on Valentine’s Day and anniversaries, and who wouldn’t be delighted to receive such a declaration of love?

•   Yellow rose – friendship, joy and gladness
Perhaps not the best choice for your partner because of their meaning, but a great gift for a friend that needs a little sunshine bringing into their life.

•   Pale pink – symbolising a softer love, pink roses should be given when trying to woo someone as they reflect how much you admire them.

•   Dark pink – This colour of rose is said to show that you appreciate someone, and who doesn’t like to be told that they are appreciated. These are perfect as spontaneous gifts to a long-term partner to show them just how much you appreciate everything they do for you.

•   White roses – these are extremely popular flowers for weddings and mean purity, new love, grace, and innocence. White roses look spectacular in a large bouquet and make for an exquisitely elegant display.


There is nothing to say you can’t present a lover with an assortment of roses in different colours, and this will be a lovely thing to do when you want to convey various feelings you have towards them. Pale pink and white roses look so pretty together, and red and white roses can also create a striking display.

Alternative Romantic Flowers

Roses may steal the show on many occasions, but if you are looking for romantic flowers with a difference, there are plenty that holds significance that your partner will love.

Carnations – often viewed as cheap flowers, carnations actually symbolise deep love and devotion. Of course, it’s a bonus that they are cheaper than roses!

Tulips – these flowers are so pretty and symbolise true love.

Sunflowers – these cheerful flowers are ideal if your partner is unconventional and adores big, beautiful flowers. These blooms actually symbolise unconditional love and devotion.