Ever thought about how your birth flower has major meaning? These blooms are gorgeous, sure, but they’re also totally packed with symbolism that says a lot about you (and the people you share your birth month with). And trust, it’s even cooler than it sounds; Victorian-era folks were basically sending secret flower texts! At Absolutely Beautiful Flowers in St. Petersburg, Florida, we’re spilling the tea about your birth flower — what it stands for, how it’s connected to the season, and how it vibes with you.

January: Carnation, Snowdrop

Carnations and snowdrops are total mood-setters for the new year and all its (and your) potential. Carnations rep love, affection, and admiration (plus, each color’s got its own meaning, like red for serious romance, or pink for a mother’s love). Snowdrops symbolize fresh starts and hope since they’re brave enough to pop through the snow first — gotta love a total trailblazer!

February: Violet, Iris

Violets and irises bring their bold hues to cold, snowy February (so dreary) and we love to see them. Violets rep loyalty, truth, and hardcore devotion; if you want to tell someone “I’m always here for you,” violets understand that assignment. Irises are all about wisdom, faith, and transformation, a combo that will bring out your bravest side when you need it most.

March: Daffodil, Jonquil

Daffodils and jonquils symbolize new beginnings and fresh feels — because, hello, spring! Daffodils rep rebirth, renewal, and optimism, which totally makes sense since they bloom so early in the year (overachievers? Maybe). Jonquils bring their own sunny energy, plus anticipation and affection (and a hint of desire). Both flowers promise prosperity, and everyone could use more of that!

April: Daisy, Sweet Pea

Everyone talks about April’s showers, but what about its awesome flowers? Daisies and sweet peas are bringing all the sweetness this month! Daisies symbolize innocence, purity, and hope (and sometimes, people use them to show they can keep a secret, cause daisies never tell). Sweet peas are all about bliss, friendship, and loyalty, with a serious commitment to the truth (they might tell!).

May: Lily of the Valley, Hawthorn

Lily of the valley and hawthorn are straight-up optimism bringers, promising that even more brighter days are on the way (so on point for May). Lily of the valley symbolizes redemption, joy, and the return of warmth (plus royal brides are obsessed with them, and tbh, so are we). Hawthornes are the OGs of hope, as well as reps of fertility — apropos for May Day’s favorite queens.

June: Rose, Honeysuckle

Roses and honeysuckles are giving us romance turned all the way up to 11! Roses are the number one love flower around the world (facts), symbolizing passion, beauty, romance, devotion, and affection, depending on their many colors. Honeysuckles rep happiness, affection, and new love, thanks to the sweet nectar that drips from their blossoms. June babies get all the love!

July: Larkspur, Water Lily

You know we’re in peak summer when larkspur and water lilies are in the house! Larkspur symbolizes positivity, grace, and sincerity, and is often connected to youthfulness (it doesn’t get more energetic than that). Water lilies are all about enlightenment and rebirth in different cultures, so folks born in July get the best of both worlds: young energy and sagely wisdom (100 percent the perfect balance).

August: Gladiolus, Poppy

Gladiolus and poppies legit have powerful meanings, but in different ways. Gladiolus flowers (aka sword lilies, so fitting for these gladiators) with their tall and mighty blooms, symbolize strength, integrity, victory, and honor. Poppies are all about peace, remembrance, and hope, but don’t sleep on their reputation for repping sleep and dreams (remember the poppies in The Wizard of Oz? There you go.)

September: Aster, Morning Glory

Hello, fall, and hello, gorgeous asters and morning glories! Asters (total stars, literally) symbolize wisdom, love, and faith — basically telling us to stay wise and keep shining, just like the stars above our heads (so dreamy). Morning glories are all about renewal and chasing the day’s potential, but also remind us that time can be fleeting; blink and you might miss their early morning blossoms.

October: Marigold, Cosmo

Serious symbolism? Magical marigolds and cosmos, no doubt. Marigold meaning runs the gamut, from connecting us with the afterlife to happiness, wealth, and passion (the life of the party, for sure). Cosmos temper these sunny blooms with their harmonious and balancing energy, but like marigolds, they also link us to the greater cosmos (get it?). Both are totally on-point for spooky season.

November: Chrysanthemum, Peony

Chrysanthemums and peonies are total class acts with their perfect petal patterns. Mums — the queens of fall blooms — are ambassadors of longevity and fidelity with a sprinkling of joy and positive vibes. Luxurious peonies rep love, abundance, and prosperity, as well as compassion and healing energy. Both of these blooms are sure to bring you good fortune (and feels).

December: Holly, Narcissus

Holly and narcissus bring all the best energy, which we love for the holiday season! Holly symbolizes protection, positivity, and festive cheer, making it the perfect December bloom (even though there are berries instead of petals). Narcissus are all about hope and self-love, perfect for all those “new year, new me” promises. Both are tied to rebirth and renewal, a fitting vibe for the last month of the year.

At Absolutely Beautiful Flowers, we’re getting to the root of birth flowers and their many layers of symbolism. We have amazing birthday bouquets that will celebrate your parents, besties, sweeties, and everyone in between.