Birthstones may sparkle and shine, but birth flowers bloom with personality and meaning! Each month has its own signature flower, perfectly reflecting the mood of the season — daffodils for spring’s awakening, roses for summer’s bright and beautiful days, and chrysanthemums for autumn’s golden glow. At Walter Knoll Florist in St. Louis, Missouri, we’re all about celebrating these stunning blossoms and offering exciting alternatives that make birthday bouquets extra fun. No matter your birth month, there’s a perfect arrangement waiting to bring joy and significance to your special day!

January: Carnation & Snowdrop

A new year begins with themes of love, hope, and radiant renewal — reflected in the timeless beauty of carnations and snowdrops. Anemones offer a wonderful alternative, echoing the fresh charm of snowdrops with their soft petals. Calla lilies add luxury, symbolizing beauty and fresh beginnings. And if you’re looking to celebrate love, joy, and good fortune in marriage, the full, romantic blooms of peonies make a perfect stand-in for carnations.

February: Violet & Iris

February’s birth blooms, violets and irises, tell a story of wisdom, devotion, and truth, wrapped in soft, regal purple. If you love their beauty, ranunculus in the same shades makes a stunning substitute, carrying messages of respect and appreciation. Purple hyacinths, with their delicate fragrance, add a layer of heartfelt apologies and deep sincerity. To tie it all together, alstroemeria brings warmth and meaning, symbolizing friendship, devotion, and admiration.

March: Daffodil & Jonquil

Spring feels official when daffodils and jonquils begin to blossom, filling the world with the promise of affection, renewal, hope, anticipation, and bright renewal. Tulips share this uplifting spirit, with an added layer of meaning — unconditional love and rejuvenation. Easter lilies, with their large anthers and delicate yet radiant form, make a stunning alternative, carrying messages of comfort, wholesomeness, and faith in the future.

April: Daisy & Sweet Pea

Innocent and filled with hope, the daisy’s simple beauty brings back childhood memories of laughter, sunshine, and endless fields of flowers. A brighter and bolder alternative, gerbera daisies capture the same happiness, positivity, and cheer while adding a splash of vibrant color. Sweet peas, with their soft petals and delightful fragrance, embody friendship and sheer bliss — just like tulips. That plus their similar color variety make tulips a lovely alternative, bringing warmth and well-wishes.

May: Lily of the Valley & Hawthorn

Few flowers bring as much elegance as Lily of the Valley, with its dainty bell-shaped blooms and delightful fragrance, symbolizing joy, good energy, and sweet vibes. Pink hyacinths, equally fragrant and fresh, stand proudly as a symbol of happiness and whimsy. Hawthorns, which resemble apple blossoms, are ambassadors of fertility, as are orchids. And, like peonies, hawthorn flowers also represent happy marriages, deep love, and the beauty of rebirth.

June: Rose & Honeysuckle

No flower captures the heart quite like the rose, a timeless emblem of love, romance, and passion. But alongside it, honeysuckle brings its own magic, symbolizing vital energy, fondness, allure, devotion, romance, and happiness. Adding lilies to a June bouquet enhances its beauty with graceful sentiments like innocence, love, and purity. And for a lush, romantic alternative, ranunculus blossoms — soft and layered like rose petals — make a perfect choice to celebrate love in all its forms.

July: Larkspur & Water Lily

Larkspur blooms beautifully in the carefree spirit of summer, making it a natural choice for July’s birth flower. Representing positivity, free-spirited fun, beauty, the bonds that form among loved ones, and youth, its blossoms brighten bouquets beautifully. Stock flowers, with their rich hues and full blooms, provide a wonderful alternative, carrying messages of deep commitment and heartfelt affection. The water lily, floating gracefully on still waters, reminds us of wisdom, enlightenment, and the soul’s ongoing journey. Calla lilies, too, reflect these themes, symbolizing fresh beginnings and rebirth.

August: Gladiolus & Poppy

Gladiolus blooms command attention with their height and majesty, embodying appreciation, tenacity, vigor, bravery, and determination. If you’re searching for a flower with a similar energy, snapdragons are an ideal option, symbolizing desire, valor, and resilience. For those drawn to the soft, romantic look of poppies, anemones are a perfect match. Their delicate petals look graceful and windswept, representing integrity, all things pure, and the precious presence of true love.

September: Aster & Morning Glory

September is brightened by beautiful asters, flowers that symbolize bravery, knowledge, trust, and devotion. Their cheerful, star-shaped petals radiate warmth, much like the ever-loyal sunflower, which represents hope, truth, dedication, resilience, and good fortune. Morning glories, with their habit of blooming at dawn, bring an extra sense of renewal and positivity to the season. Looking for the perfect swap? Orchids are a stunning choice, offering layers of symbolism and appeal.

October: Marigold & Cosmo

With Halloween season in full swing, October’s flowers naturally embrace a spiritual essence. Marigolds, radiant and rich in color, symbolize prosperity, zeal, and joy — yet they also remind us of our connection to the greater cosmos. The bountiful and lovely dahlia stands as a symbol of advancement, inspiration, personal resilience, and transformation, a great comparable bloom. Then cosmos, delicate yet meaningful, represents peace, equilibrium, and tranquility. Their gentle blossoms resemble gerbera daisies and asters.

November: Chrysanthemum & Peony

When autumn arrives, chrysanthemums are the belle of the ball. Whether in the form of football mums, button mums, spider mums, or daisy mums, these flowers represent endurance, flawlessness, good luck, joy, and amity. Peonies, equally breathtaking, ward off November’s chill with wealth, marital happiness, empathy, and plentitude. Want to channel the chrysanthemum’s energy in a different way? Sunflowers embody tranquility, hope, and joy, while dahlias represent gracefulness, growth, positivity, and everlasting love. And if it’s the lush, voluminous look of peonies you adore, hydrangeas are the perfect substitute.

December: Holly, Narcissus

The joy of the winter holidays makes holly a perfect representative of December. With its vibrant crimson berries and rich green foliage, holly symbolizes safety, good energy, renewal, and high spirits. Narcissus, a graceful and elegant blossom, embodies the potential for rebirth, optimism, loving yourself, and beauty. To keep the holiday spirit alive and thriving, poinsettias are a seasonal favorite, known for their ties to good intentions, transformation, Christmas magic, new beginnings, and tranquility. And when it comes to expressing love, nothing does it quite like classic roses.

A well-chosen bouquet makes every birthday brighter! At Walter Knoll Florist, we offer symbolic flowers and seasonal favorites so you can create a thoughtful, personalized gift that speaks straight to the heart.