Meaningful Flowers for May Birthdays
Do you know someone with a birthday in May? Are you planning on giving them some flowers? An easy way to make your gift extra special is to choose flowers that will create a meaningful message.
With knowing just a few things, your floral gift can be personalized specifically for someone with a May birthday.
Birth month flower:
Every month has one or two flowers associated with it - its birth month flower/s.
Flower: Lily of the valley Meaning: Return to happiness; Sweetness
Flower: Hawthorn Meaning: Hope
Zodiac:
Every zodiac sign has a flower that represents it.
Sign: Taurus (April 20 - May 20) Flower: Poppy Meaning: Remembrance
Sign: Gemini (May 21 - June 20) Flower: Lavender Meaning: Devotion
Colour:
I’ve chosen colours for this month that are a reflection of its birthstone and the flowers that are in season during this time of year.
Birthstone: Emerald Colour: Green
Flowers in that colour: Hellebores (tranquillity); Chrysanthemum (cheerfulness); Zinnia (thoughts of absent friends); Gladiolus (strength of character); Bells of Ireland (good luck);
Seasonal colours: Light purple, light pink, light blue
Seasonal Flowers and their meanings:
There’s an abundance of flowers that are available all year long - roses (love), carnations admiration/affection), lilies (beauty), alstroemerias (friendship/devotion), gerberas (cheerfulness), lisianthus (appreciation/gratitude), chrysanthemums (cheerfulness), and snapdragons (graciousness/strength).
Combine these with flowers that are in bloom during the month of May: Astrantia (strength/courage)’ Anemone (anticipation); Freesia (friendship); Forget-me-not (remembrance); Lilac (memories of first love)
Personal touch:
Consider the person you’re giving the flowers to. Try adding into your bouquet flowers in their favourite variety or favourite colour.
Top tip:
You don’t need to include all these options. Pick what works best for the message you want to send and you’ll have created a unique and meaningful gift for that lucky May birthday person.
My Suggestion:
If I were to give flowers to a friend with a birthday in May, my bouquet would include: A mix of greenery representing May’s birthstone; Freesia for friendship; Astrantia to represent the strength of the friendship; Anemone for anticipation of the year ahead, and Hellebores for a sense of tranquillity.
If you would like to know about meaningful flowers for February, March, and April birthdays follow the links below:
Meaningful Flowers for February Birthdays
