A Guide to Birth Month Flowers: What's Yours?

A Guide to Birth Month Flowers: What's Yours?

Every Month Has Its Own Beautiful Flower

Did you know that just like birthstones, every month of the year has a birth flower? These flowers carry centuries of symbolism and meaning, making them a deeply personal and thoughtful way to celebrate birthdays, milestones, and the people you love. Whether you're a journaler, a scrapbooker, or simply someone who loves beautiful botanical art, birth month flowers are a wonderful theme to explore.

The 12 Birth Month Flowers

January — Carnation & Snowdrop
Carnations symbolise love, fascination, and distinction. Snowdrops represent hope and the promise of new beginnings — fitting for the start of a new year.

February — Violet & Primrose
Violets are associated with loyalty, faithfulness, and modesty. Primroses symbolise young love and the joy of life.

March — Daffodil
The cheerful daffodil represents new beginnings, rebirth, and happiness. It's one of the first flowers to bloom after winter, making it a symbol of hope.

April — Daisy & Sweet Pea
Daisies symbolise innocence, purity, and new beginnings. Sweet peas represent blissful pleasure and delicate beauty.

May — Lily of the Valley & Hawthorn
Lily of the Valley is associated with happiness, luck, and the return of joy. It's also a popular choice for wedding bouquets.

June — Rose & Honeysuckle
Roses are the ultimate symbol of love and passion, with different colours carrying different meanings. Honeysuckle represents devoted affection.

July — Larkspur & Water Lily
Larkspur symbolises an open heart, strong bonds of love, and positivity. Water lilies represent purity and enlightenment.

August — Gladiolus & Poppy
Gladiolus stands for strength of character, sincerity, and moral integrity. Poppies symbolise imagination, eternal sleep, and remembrance.

September — Aster & Morning Glory
Asters represent wisdom, faith, and valour. Morning glories symbolise affection and the love that grows stronger with time.

October — Marigold & Cosmos
Marigolds are associated with warmth, creativity, and passion. Cosmos represent order, peace, and wholeness.

November — Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemums symbolise loyalty, love, and longevity. In many cultures, they are considered a symbol of joy and optimism.

December — Narcissus & Holly
Narcissus represents hope, wealth, and good wishes. Holly symbolises protection, goodwill, and domestic happiness.

How to Use Birth Month Flowers in Your Journal

Birth month flowers are a beautiful motif for journaling and scrapbooking. Here are a few ideas to get you started:

  • Birthday pages: Decorate a page for a friend or family member's birthday with their birth month flower.
  • Monthly spreads: Use the corresponding flower to theme each month's journal spread.
  • Gift tags & cards: Add a sticker of someone's birth flower to a handmade card or gift tag for a personal touch.
  • Memory keeping: Mark special dates and anniversaries with the relevant birth flower sticker.

Our Birth Month Flower Stickers

We've created a beautiful set of Birth Month Flower Stickers featuring delicate botanical wildflower illustrations for all 12 months. They're perfect for journaling, scrapbooking, planners, and gifting — and they make a wonderfully thoughtful present for anyone who loves stationery.

Pair them with stickers from our Spring and Summer collections for a full botanical-themed spread, or browse our full sticker range for even more inspiration.