Meaningful Flowers For August Birthdays
If you know someone with a birthday in August and want to give them some flowers, no matter what flowers you choose, they’re going to be well received. But why not make your gift extra special by choosing flowers with a meaningful message.
If you know someone with a birthday in August and want to give them some flowers, no matter what flowers you choose, they’re going to be well received. But why not make your gift extra special by choosing flowers with a meaningful message.
To help you make your flower choice, here is some information specifically related to the month of August:
Birth Month Flowers:
(Every month has a flower or two that represents it.)
Flower: Gladiolus Meaning: Strength of character
Flower: Poppy Meaning: Remembrance/Restful sleep
Zodiac:
(Every zodiac sign has a flower that represents it.)
Sign: Leo
Date: July 23 - August 22. Flower: Sunflower Meaning: Adoration
Sign: Virgo
Date: August 23 - September 22. Flower: Buttercup. Meaning: Cheerfulness
Birthstone:
(Use the colour of the birthstone as inspiration for what colour flowers to choose.)
Stone: Peridot. Colour: Light green
Seasonal Flowers:
(Every season has flowers that bloom locally in your area. Adding them into your choice gives your flowers a fresh feeling.)
Flower: Meaning:
Aster Patience
Cosmos Harmony
Dahlia Dignity/Elegance
Hydrangea Perseverance
Nigella Independence/Prosperity
Sunflower Adoration
Zinnia Thoughts of absent friends
You don’t need to include all of these suggestions. Pick the ones that work best for the message you want to send, and you’ll have created a unique and meaningful gift for that lucky August birthday person.
Gladiolus - The Flower for August
Every month has a specific flower assigned to - it’s ‘birth month flower’. The flower for the month of August is the gladiolus.
Gladiolus is a dramatic, striking-looking flower. Its tall, elegant stems are topped with multiple flower blossoms with frilly, ruffled edges. ‘Glads’, as they’re fondly referred to, come in …
Every month has a specific flower assigned to - it’s ‘birth month flower’. The flower for the month of August is the gladiolus.
Gladiolus is a dramatic, striking-looking flower. Its tall, elegant stems are topped with multiple flower blossoms with frilly, ruffled edges. ‘Glads’, as they’re fondly referred to, come in a multitude of colours – white, pinks, purples, oranges, yellows, and reds. They make superb cut flowers and are often used in memorial arrangements, as a tribute to loved ones.
The fun thing about gladiolus is its name. It means ‘little sword’ in Latin, and in fact, is sometimes called ‘the sword lily’. It’s also associated with the Roman word for gladiators. Legend has it when someone gives a gladiolus as a gift, the giver is ‘piercing the recipient's heart with love’. In the language of flowers, the meaning for gladiolus is ‘strength of character’ – another reference to their connection with gladiators.
Gladioli’s vase life is one to two weeks depending on how you care for them. To get the best results, the first thing you need to do is make sure you select straight, strong, fresh stems with flower buds just starting to open up and show their colour. Once you get them home choose a heavy vase that is one-third the height of the flowers. This flower arrangement will be top-heavy. If you feel the base of your vase isn’t heavy enough to be stable and could tip over once the flowers are added, put some pebbles or decorative glass beads into the bottom of it. I also choose a wide-mouthed vase so the gladioli have room to fan out, letting the bottom florets be seen, as well the top. Then all you need to do is keep your vase topped up with fresh water to keep these flowers looking bright and fresh for as long as possible.
Note: As well as being the flower for the month of August, Gladiolus is the flower associated with a fortieth wedding anniversary.