Grow or give these blooms to make birthday celebrations even more special.
You probably know all about birthstones, but what about birth month flowers?
You might even be able tobuy seeds online.
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January Birth Month Flower: Carnation
Looking for a fun birthday theme?
Try incorporating birth month flowers.
While many cultures have different meanings for carnations, the most common one is love.
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Carnations are agood cutting flower; you’ll see them year-round at grocery stores and florists.
To grow carnations, plant them in a spot that gets plenty of sun withwell-drained soil.
Most varieties will grow up to 12 inches tall.
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Both humble and charming, the daisy represents youth and purity.
Gift a bouquet of daisies paired with greenery likeeucalyptus, ferns, or babys breath for a fresh arrangement.
Larkspur can spring up to three feet tall if you plant it in well-drained soil and full sun.
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August Birth Month Flower: Gladiolus
The tall, enchantinggladiolussymbolizes integrity and persistence.
It displays a trademark endurance as it blooms throughout the hottest months of the year.
to celebrate your birth month.
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Gladiolus thrives in full sun with well-drained soil.
October Birth Month Flower: Marigold
Marigoldssymbolize passion and creativity.
These vivid annuals come in gold, orange, and red hues that mimic the changing leaves in fall.
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it’s possible for you to enjoy these birth month flowers all autumn longthey’ll continueblooming until frost.
Chrysanthemums can grow up to 3 feet tall and prefer well-drained, moist soil in full sun.
To encourage continuous blooming, regularly pinch or cut off the spent flowers just below the bloom.
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This prevents the plant from focusing energy on seed production and promotes more flowers.
They symbolize hope and are often seen as a stunningcenterpiece for Christmasdinner or your birthday brunch.
Outdoors, they like full sun and dry soil and can reach up to 12 inches tall.
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Roses are an easy way to bring effortless beauty to your gardenas well as an enviable fragrance.
Fresh floral bouquets typically last between 7 and 12 days, depending on the jot down of flowers included.
Keep the vase of flowers out of strong sunlight.
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