The traditional January birth flowers a re the carnation and the snowdrop. The charismatic carnation comes in several different colors, which convey different meanings, much like roses.
For example, a pink carnation can mean simple affection, while a dark red carnation means deeper love. According to Christian lore, pink carnations sprouted from the tears of the Virgin Mary as she wept for Jesus.
Learn the meanings behind more common flowers! The solemn snowdrop used to be considered bad luck because it always seemed to grow in graveyards.
Nowadays, this delicate flower—often one of the first to poke through the snow in late winter—signifies hope and beauty. Isn't it fun? I don't know when I learned about birth flowers and birthstones, I feel like I've just always known She was so young, and she knew so much, especially birthday-related.
Anyway, I like to leave these on Genealogy sites that offer a spot for a sort of "profile pic". So many people use headstones. That's not about life. Also, Larkspur which is a type of delphinium Dendrobium orchid Singapore orchid — Long lasting orchids with several blooms on each erect stem Eryngium Sea Holly — Blue thistle like flowers, sometimes the blue is so intense it is hard to believe they are not dyed. Ideal for wreaths or scottish weddings. Euphorbia Spurge — Graceful curving stems with loads of tiny flowers.
Note not all colours are available at the same time, check with your florist Forsythia — The shrub commonly grown in our gardens for their springtime flowers. Ideal for interior styling and photoshoots.
Freesia — Highly popular, highly scented flowers. Genista — Masses of tiny flowers all along the straight leafless stems. The National Flower of Zimbabwe Godetia — Several brightly coloured trumpet shaped flowers open up each stem Gomphrena — Globe amaranth — Small globe shaped flowers which can be easily dried Gypsophila — Very popular filler flower.
New smaller-flowered varieties are now available Heliconia — Tropical flower with large very dramatic flower heads. Leucadendron Safari Sunset — It is the leaves rather than the flowers which make this popular Leucospermum Pincushion Protea — Large flower heads which resemble a pin cushion. Long lasting Lily — Available throughout the year, but if you are looking for particular colour check availability with your florist Liatris — Tall poker shaped purple flowers.
Lilacs — A common shrub and highly popular, strongly scented cut flower Limonium Sea Lavender, Statice — Popular as a dried flower, all varieties make good fillers, but it can have an unpleasant smell Lisianthus Eustoma — Popular flowers which open from tightly swirled buds, bi-coloured varieties also available Lysimachia Loose Strife — Arching flower heads on the end of the stems, each made up of a mass of tiny flowers Moluccella Bells of Ireland — Tall stems with a mass of bell shaped flowers.
Muscari Grape hyacinth — Very small with short stems and clusters of tiny blue flowers Narcissus Daffodil — Needs no description and evokes images of spring more than any other cut flower Nerine — Leafless stems topped with clusters of delicate flowers Ornithogalum Chincherinchee — Fantastically long lasting flower, usually white and less commonly available in yellow Phalaenopsis orchid Moth Orchid — Large showy flowers, popular as a pot plant as well as a cut flower especially for weddings Phlox — English country garden flower Protea — Large exotic flowers with many different varieties Prunus Flowering cherry — Cherry blossom, beautiful delicate flowers on tall straight branches Ranunculus — Small delicate, papery flowers Rose — Needs no description!
Almost every colour available except true black or blue Skimmia — Popular shrub, sold as a cut flower when in bud Solidago — A popular yellow filler flower Stephanotis Wax flower — Not generally available as a cut flower, but the individual small, waxy, white flowers are often used in bridal work Strelitzia Bird of Paradise — Unmistakable large and exotic flowers with blue and orange flowers Tanecetum — A type of chrysanthemum with small button shaped flowers.
Trachelium — Masses of tiny flowers create a large flat flower head Tulip — One of the most popular cut flowers in the UK with many different varieties Veronica Speedwell — Delicate flower spikes add contrast to arrangements Viburnum Snowballs — Short lived but increasingly popular.
Each flower head is made up of a mass of tiny flowers Vanda — Usually 6 — 8 blooms per flower stem and the petals often have a marbled appearance. For all the flowers used in the blog today, they are all available to view and purchase on the website here.
I sent an email asking if it is still possible to order gypsofila in January for a wedding on the 15th. As you will view on our Flower Guides and information on Gypsophila on the blog, Gypsophila is available year round. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed. Skip to content.
Dec 23 October 23, Anemone Anemones , otherwise known as Wind Flowers, have large flowers and look similar to poppies, with their black hearts and strong stems. Rose Roses are, and have always been one of the most popular flowers on the wholesale flower market! Share this:. Like this: Like Loading Book Tip: Flowers Every Day. Case Study: Bloo. Let us share the best of them. Pansies and violas bloom for most of the winter in mild climates, and some types will rebound in the spring in cold climates.
They're technically annuals, but many varieties drop seeds so they'll come back again next spring. Also called galanthus, snowdrops must be planted in fall for a very early spring show.
These darling droopy-headed flowers look best at the front of borders or in rock gardens and often start blooming when snow still is on the ground thus, the name! These sunny little flowers are usually the first ones to crop up in the early spring, but sometimes they can grace your yard as early as February.
For the best results, plant your bulbs at least three weeks before the expected first frost. This will give the daffodils enough time to grow a strong root base.
These gorgeous perennials, also known as Lenten roses because they bloom around the time of Lent, appear in mid to late winter, depending on where you live. Despite their delicate appearance, they're tough as nails. Black tulips, also known a Queen of the Night tulips, are the perfect moody winter flower. This shrub is a deciduous holly, meaning it drops its leaves in winter. But its gorgeous berry-laden branches pop against a carpet of snow. Make sure you also purchase the "male" pollinator plant so it will produce berries.
This medium-sized shrub has long, arching branches and bright yellow flowers. It's not fragrant, but it is striking in the otherwise dull landscape of late winter. This showy plant blooms when least expected in mid to late winter! Hundreds of bell-like flowers dangle from fine stems on this striking evergreen shrub. These lesser-known bulbs have buttercup-yellow blooms that boldly pop up through the snow! Plant them in masses for best effect.
This flower is often sold as a houseplant, but in mild climates, cyclamens in shades of pink, white, lavender and fuchsia are used as a cheerful ground cover. They prefer winter sun and summer shade, so plant them beneath deciduous trees. This shrub boasts wispy-looking flowers on bare branches in February or March, long before much else is going on in your garden.
Their whimsical appearance makes them a fun addition to the landscape. Be sure to plant the winter-flowering variety because there are many different types.
These dainty flowers are some of the earliest perennials to bloom in late winter to early spring, depending on where you live.
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