Carnations, a January flower, love chilly temperatures and have different colors and meanings. Pink carnations symbolize a mother's affection
Violets come in purple, yellow, blue, and cream colors. Violets symbolize modesty, humility, and loyalty.
Daffodils blossom early in spring, symbolizing rebirth and fresh beginnings. They're also regional. Wales and China believe they bring wealth.
A Scotsman discovered gerbera daises in South Africa in the late 1800s and brought them to Europe. They represent purity, love, and new beginnings.
May's birth flower is lily of the valley. Bell-shaped heads symbolize kindness, motherhood, and humility.
Although red roses are the most romantic, other colors have special meanings. Orange flowers symbolize yearning, while pink ones symbolize appreciation and contentment.
Larkspurs are beautiful but dangerous for gardens owing to their height and color.
Today, the gladiolus symbolizes strength, integrity, and memory. However, Victorian romantics believed the flowers could pierce hearts and cause infatuation.
Asters are termed "star" in Greek because they resemble stars. Claude Monet and Vincent van Gogh painted them, symbolizing love, knowledge, and faith.
Marigolds match October pumpkins with their striking orange color. Mediterranean flowers symbolize boldness, passion, and creativity.
The single November birth flower, the chrysanthemum, was first grown in 15th-century China. It represents joy, longevity, and loyalty.
December's flower is the paperwhite narcissus. March's is yellow. Paperwhites are named for their paper-thin petals. Purity, faith, and respect.