Are you overwhelmed with all the flower choices today? Need help choosing the perfect flower for the birthday gift? Look no further than the flower of the month list. Yes, in addition to a birth stone for each month, there is a birth flower.
January – Carnation
February – Violet
March – Jonquil
April – Sweet Pea
May – Lily of the Valley
June – Rose
July – Larkspur
August – Gladiolus
September – Aster
October – Marigold
November – Chrysanthemum
December – Narcissus
January, the first month of the year is represented by the Beautiful Carnation. Abundantly available in a myriad of colors, these flowers are amazingly long lasting.
The Carnation first came to Europe with the French crusaders and has been considered a French flower ever since. When the Carnation became widely available, it was snubbed by the upper-classes in England as a worker
I’m so happy to see carnations getting a bit of respect in recent years. I’ve always loved them, but have always been VASTLY in the minority on that one! And I think they’re some of the best smelling flowers out there — love the slightly spicy smell.
I love this post thanks I am always confused!