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Birth flower bouquets by month
How easy each month's flower is to find at a florist, plus substitutes when it's out of season.
| Month | Flower | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| January | Carnation and Snowdrop | Easy |
| February | Violet and Primrose | Seasonal: order ahead |
| March | Daffodil | Easy |
| April | Daisy and Sweet Pea | Easy |
| May | Lily of the Valley and Hawthorn | Seasonal: order ahead |
| June | Rose and Honeysuckle | Easy |
| July | Larkspur and Water Lily | Seasonal: order ahead |
| August | Gladiolus and Poppy | Easy |
| September | Aster and Morning Glory | Easy |
| October | Marigold and Cosmos | Easy |
| November | Chrysanthemum | Easy |
| December | Narcissus (Paperwhite) and Holly | Seasonal: order ahead |
Ordering tips
- Ask the florist to make the birth flower the focal flower and fill in with seasonal greenery.
- Add a card with the flower's meaning. You'll find it on each month page.
- For lasting keepsakes, consider dried or preserved birth flowers.
Bouquets & keepsakes
Dried flower bouquetsLasts all year, ships anywhereShop on Amazon →Preserved rosesReal roses that last for yearsShop on Amazon →
Birth flower necklaceA bouquet that never wiltsShop on Amazon →
Birth flower seed kitsGrow their flowerShop on Amazon →As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, at no extra cost to you. Disclosure.
Questions, answered
Can I buy birth flowers year-round?
Roses, carnations, chrysanthemums and gladioli are available year-round from most florists. Lily of the valley, sweet pea, larkspur and cosmos are seasonal, so order ahead or substitute.
What if the birth flower is out of season?
Choose a bouquet in the birth month's color palette, or a dried or preserved arrangement, or add a print or birthstone charm.
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