By Molly Gabroski Birthstone, BirthflowerDid you know that each month not only has a unique stone, but also a unique flower associated with it? Often times the month's flower aligns with the time of year it blooms and is most vibrant. Each flower tells its own story of history, beauty, and affection. Personalize your birthday gift with the recipient's birth month flower, season, and stone color in mind! To see our best selling flowers for birthdays any time of the year, click here Certain flowers listed (irises, daffodils, poinsettias, etc.) are only available seasonally and require confirmation of availability. Please call us to check in at 307-365-3035 if you are seeking a flower of limited availability! JanuaryBirthstone: Garnet (bright red) Flower: Carnation Season: Winter Carnations express love, fascination and distinction, though virtually every color carries a unique and rich association. Click here for more information on specific color meanings. Traditional red carnations, in the color of the garnet, are regularly available in the shop year round! Our recommendations for January Birthdays:
FebruaryStone: Amethyst (soft purple) Flower: Iris Season: Winter Iris flowers are unique in that each of their petals carry distinct meanings: one for faith, one for valor, and one for wisdom. They symbolize friendship, hope, and passion. Irises pair beautifully with other flowers in blue and purple shades like the amethyst. Most commonly the flowers come in blue and purple shades, but are also available in yellow and white. We do carry irises in the store, but it may not be eligible for same day delivery based on availability. Our recommendations for February Birthdays: *Iris Flowers, being only occasionally available, require a call to the shop to confirm availability.
MarchStone: Aquamarine (light teal) Flower: Daffodil Season: Spring Daffodils are a springtime treasure celebrating the arrival of spring. Their iconic yellow bell and star shape symbolizes rebirth and new beginnings. Daffodils bring with them the promise of happiness and joy to everyone they touch. Daffodils are seasonally available. Our recommendations for March Birthdays: *Daffodil Flowers, being seasonally available in the spring, will appear on our website at that time.
AprilStone: White Topaz or Diamond (clear to white) Flower: Daisy Season: Spring Daisies are a long-loved flower dear to our hearts! They represent innocence, purity, and love that conquers all. They are playful, whimsical, and happy-go-lucky with their delicate petals and little yellow faces. Daisies in yellow, purple, and white are available in store year round! Our recommendations for April Birthdays:
MayStone: Emerald (true green) Flower: Lily Season: Spring As long ago as 1580 B.C. lilies have been adored for their stately blooms. Lilies represent purity of heart, majesty, and honor, though every variety carries its own unique meaning. Click here for more information on specific variety meanings. Certain lilies are regularly available in the shop year round, though specific varieties need to be special ordered or may be only seasonally available. Our recommendations for May Birthdays:
JuneStone: Pearl (white) or Alexandrite (pale pink/purple to green-blue/purple) Flower: Rose Season: Summer June is the month of variety with several commonly recognized birthstones. Likewise, the month's flower, the rose, is versatile and comes in many, many colors! Roses symbolize love, passion, beauty, and perfection, though each color carries its own unique meaning. Click here for more information on specific variety meanings. The rose is a beloved flower with a rich history and a classic, timeless bloom. Certain roses are regularly available in the shop year round, though specific varieties/colors need to be special ordered or may be only seasonally available. Our recommendations for June Birthdays:
JulyStone: Ruby (deep red) Flower: Delphinium Season: Summer This gentle purple flower, also known as larkspur, represents having an open heart. Delphinium indicates feelings of lightness and levity like a summer afternoon. They are known to have a lush fragrance and pair beautifully with many other flowers. We do carry delphinium year round in the store, but it may not be eligible for same day delivery based on availability. Our recommendations for July Birthdays:
AugustStone: Peridot (light green) Flower: Gladioli Season: Summer Gladioluses are a tried and true bloom representing infatuation. They have been known to strike passion and love into recipients' hearts for generations. Lovingly nicknamed "glads", gladioluses make a statement with their sword-shaped stems and bell shaped blooms. We do carry glads year round in the store, but it may not be eligible for same day delivery based on availability. Our recommendations for August Birthdays:
SeptemberStone: Sapphire (deep blue) Flower: Aster Season: Fall For a wildflower with striking textures and rich colors, look no further than September's aster! Magic and good fortune have long been associated with aster, making it popular for years. Aster symbolizes love and enduring elegance. We do carry aster year round in the store, but it may not be eligible for same day delivery based on availability. Our recommendations for September Birthdays:
OctoberStone: Opal (white, green to pink tints) Flower: Marigold/Fall flowers Season: Fall With the falling of leaves come beautiful autumn favorites like the iconic marigold. Known for their lovely golden coloring, the marigold represents affection and grace. Unfortunately, marigolds do not survive when cut, and are not commonly used in floral arrangements, so instead we recommend fall-colored flowers. Our recommendations for October Birthdays:
NovemberStone: Topaz (color: orange to brown) Flower: Chrysanthemum Season: Fall Chrysanthemums are the Japanese symbol of the sun, representing optimism and happiness. When the temperatures are dropping and the days grow shorter in the midst of November, "mums" are a warm and sunny greeting. There are many kinds of chrysanthemums - click here to see some of our common varieties. We do carry mums year round in the store, but it may not be eligible for same day delivery based on availability. Our recommendations for November Birthdays:
DecemberStone: Tanzanite (true blue) Flower: Poinsettia Season: Winter The final month of the year, December, is marked by the warm-weather native Poinsettia. Poinsettias, also known as the Christmas flower, traditionally come in white and red. They represent good cheer and merriment during the season of joyful celebrations. Poinsettias are seasonally available. Our recommendations for December Birthdays: *Poinsettia Flowers, being seasonally available in the winter, will appear on our website at that time.
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