Birth Flower Gift Ideas

A birth flower gift feels personal because it was chosen for one person's month. It can be as simple as a few stems and a note explaining what they mean.

Simple ways to give a birth flower

The easiest idea is a small bunch of fresh flowers with a handwritten card that shares the meaning. A potted plant lasts longer and can move to the garden later. If you want something to keep, pressed flowers, a framed print, and birth flower jewelry all work well.

Some birth flowers are hard to find at the florist, so it helps to look early or choose a keepsake. A florist can often suggest a similar flower in season.

Ideas by month

January: Carnation & Snowdrop

A simple bunch of pink carnations is an easy January birthday gift, and it often stays fresh for two weeks or more.

February: Violet & Primrose

A small potted primrose makes a lovely February gift, because it keeps flowering on a cool windowsill.

March: Daffodil & Jonquil

Give a whole bunch rather than a single stem. Old folklore says one daffodil brings bad luck, while a bunch brings joy.

April: Daisy & Sweet Pea

A loose handful of daisies feels fresh and unfussy. For more fragrance, tuck in a few sweet peas.

May: Lily of the Valley & Hawthorn

A small potted lily of the valley is a sweet May gift, though it needs to stay out of reach of pets.

June: Rose & Honeysuckle

Choose the rose color by the message you want to send. Blush pink is a gentle choice for a friend or a mother.

July: Larkspur & Water Lily

Larkspur dries beautifully, so a bunch can be hung upside down and kept as a keepsake long after the birthday.

August: Gladiolus & Poppy

Gladiolus looks best tall and simple. A few stems in a plain vase feels generous without any arranging.

September: Aster & Morning Glory

A pot of asters is a thoughtful September gift, since it can be planted out and return in the garden.

October: Marigold & Cosmos

Marigolds in a simple pot bring warmth to a doorstep or a kitchen windowsill all through autumn.

November: Chrysanthemum

In the United States, potted mums are a cheerful autumn gift. In parts of Europe they are linked with funerals, so it is worth knowing who you are giving them to.

December: Narcissus & Holly

A bowl of paperwhite bulbs is a lovely December gift, because it blooms slowly over the following weeks.