Just as birthstones hold special meaning for each month, so do birth flowers, each rich with symbolism and tradition. From January’s delicate, frost-touched carnations to December’s cheerful holly, these blossoms reflect both the season’s spirit and the personality of the folks born within it. At Adrian Durban Florist in Cincinnati, Ohio, we’re celebrating these floral emblems by pairing them with stunning complementary flowers, ensuring every birthday bouquet is as meaningful as it is beautiful. Whether you adore the history behind a birth flower or simply love its seasonal appeal, we’ll help you find the perfect arrangement with a fresh, modern touch.

January: Carnation & Snowdrop

Carnations and snowdrops, both ambassadors of love, hope, and fresh beginnings, make the perfect blooms to welcome the new year. Anemones, with their delicate and graceful petals, beautifully echo the charm of snowdrops. For a touch of sophistication, calla lilies stand out with their sleek form, representing beauty, luxury, and renewal. Meanwhile, peonies — lush and full like carnations — symbolize love, prosperity, and a blissful marriage.

February: Violet & Iris

February’s birth flowers beautifully embody devotion, truth, wisdom, and faith. Gorgeous violets and irises share a rich, regal purple hue and a soft, graceful appearance. For a similar aesthetic with added depth, burgundy or deep purple ranunculus introduces a sense of admiration and integrity. Purple hyacinths, with their fragrant blooms, symbolize sincerity and the act of seeking forgiveness. To complete the arrangement, alstroemeria makes the perfect accent, reflecting friendship, loyalty, and lasting love.

March: Daffodil & Jonquil

March flowers are nature’s way of announcing spring’s arrival! Daffodils and jonquils symbolize renewal, fresh starts, anticipation, and affection — qualities also found in tulips and Easter lilies. Fresh tulips, known for representing unconditional love and rebirth, are a springtime staple, while Easter lilies, with their prominent anthers and graceful star-shaped blooms, evoke hope, comfort, and purity. Together, these flowers create a stunning display of seasonal beauty and unrelenting optimism.

April: Daisy & Sweet Pea

Gerbera daisies offer a vibrant and bold twist on April’s classic birth flower, radiating beauty, cheerfulness, and pure delight. Their bright energy pairs perfectly with the daisy’s traditional meanings of hope and innocence. For a more delicate yet equally fitting choice, sweet peas bring a unique charm with their ruffled, flowing petals. Their lively spring hues mirror that of tulips, while their symbolism — centered on bliss and unwavering friendship — makes them an ideal alternative.

May: Lily of the Valley & Hawthorn

Lily of the Valley graces spring gardens with its delicate, bell-shaped blooms, symbolizing warmth, optimism, and pure joy. For another tall and cheerful option, pink hyacinths exude playfulness and happiness. Hawthorns, with their charming five-petaled blossoms and abundant stamens, carry deep meaning — similar to orchids, they represent fertility. And like peonies, they also embody protection, love, happiness in marriage, and the promise of fresh beginnings.

June: Rose & Honeysuckle

Roses are timeless symbols of love and devotion, often regarded as the most beloved flowers in the world. Paired with honeysuckle, June’s birth flowers capture the essence of love, passion, beauty, and happiness. Lilies, another cherished bloom, represent love, femininity, and grace, making them a fitting choice. For a unique yet equally lovely alternative, ranunculus offers layers of delicate petals, evoking the lush beauty of a damask rose and carrying deep symbolism of love and admiration.

July: Larkspur & Water Lily

With its tall stems and striking, spiky petals, larkspur perfectly embodies the spirit of July, symbolizing joy, sincerity, strong loving bonds, lightheartedness, and pure fun. A wonderful alternative is stock flower, equally vibrant and lush, carrying meanings of lasting affection and lifelong commitment. July’s secondary birth flower, the serene water lily, floats effortlessly, representing wisdom, renewal, and enlightenment. For a graceful substitute, the calla lily mirrors its symbolism of rebirth.

August: Gladiolus & Poppy

Standing tall and looking striking, gladiolus is a flower rich in meaning, representing courage, perseverance, admiration, resilience, and strength. For a similar floral alternative with a bold presence, snapdragons offer the same height and vibrant shades while also symbolizing strength, desire, and courage. Meanwhile, poppies and anemones, with their soft, airy petals, bring grace and romance in equal measure. These delicate blooms share meanings of innocence, purity, and deep, passionate love.

September: Aster & Morning Glory

September’s beloved aster is a symbol of valor, wisdom, faith, and love. With its delicate daisy-like petals, it carries the same cheerful charm as daisies and soft yellow sunflowers, which also embody luck, strength, optimism, trust, and loyalty. Another September bloom, the morning glory, flourishes in clusters, its round, funnel-shaped petals symbolizing renewal and the promise of a fresh start each day. For an elegant alternative, orchids offer breathtaking beauty and a wealth of symbolic meaning.

October: Marigold & Cosmo

October’s birth flowers are a reflection of something greater, linking us to the spiritual realm. The warm, fiery marigold symbolizes wealth, passion, and happiness while carrying a deep connection to the afterlife and divine realms. Another stunning and vibrant autumn flower, the dahlia, stands for positive change, creativity, inner strength, and growth. Bringing a sense of tranquility, cosmos represent harmony and balance. Their delicate, star-shaped petals resemble the graceful beauty of asters and gerbera daisies.

November: Chrysanthemum & Peony

Chrysanthemums — fondly known as the Queen of Fall Flowers — come in all kinds of shapes and sizes. Their meanings are just as diverse, symbolizing everything from longevity and happiness to friendship, good fortune, and perfection. The other November birth flower, the peony, carries a similar sentiment, representing abundance, compassion, luck in marriage, and prosperity. If you’re looking for alternatives, sunflowers radiate serenity, happiness, and optimism, while dahlias embody gracefulness, everlasting love, growth, and positivity. For a lush, round bloom reminiscent of peonies, hydrangeas are a beautiful choice.

December: Holly, Narcissus

December is a time of celebration, making holly a fitting birth bloom for the month. With its bright red berries and deep green leaves, holly represents protection, rebirth, positivity, and good cheer. The elegant narcissus, with its delicate petals and striking center, symbolizes renewal, allure, hope, and self-love. To fully embrace the holiday spirit, poinsettias are a wonderful choice, embodying hope, peace, rebirth, Christmas, and goodwill. And for those who want to add a touch of romance and beauty to the season, roses remain a timeless favorite.

Whether you’re crafting a birthday bouquet full of symbolism or searching for seasonal blooms with a similar vibe, Adrian Durban Florist has the perfect flowers for a heartfelt gift. With stunning options for every birth month, your arrangement is sure to make their day extra special.