Almost everyone has at least one family member or friend who has just about everything he or she could want, which can make the task of selecting a birthday gift for this person a bit challenging. Those who find themselves in this dilemma should consider giving the person the one item that is guaranteed to please even the most discriminating of recipients, which is a lovely arrangement of birthday flowers.
When searching for ideas, one may be surprised to discover that similar to the tradition of birthstones, there are also certain kinds of flowers associated with specific months of the year. For a particularly thoughtful gift, one can select an arrangement featuring the flower that corresponds with the month in which the recipient was born.
Flowers for Every Month
January's flower is a snowdrop or carnation, both of which make a fragrant and beautiful bouquet. Because carnations can be found in a variety of colours, one can choose an arrangement in the recipient's favourite shade, or in a colour that conveys a special meaning to him or her. Irises are very popular for a February birthday, and their cheerful appearance can brighten any room in which they are placed.
Daffodils are the flowers associated with the month of March, and make an excellent gift for the celebration of the person's birthday, as well as a reminder that spring is on the way. April's bloom is the sweet pea, which are beautiful, fragrant flowers that will please anyone to whom they are given. For those born in May, a lovely floral arrangement featuring lilies of the valley is a perfect choice.
The flower most often associated with June is honeysuckle, and these blooms look particularly beautiful in a hand tied bouquet. July's flower is the intriguing water lily or the larkspur, both of which are unique and appealing choices. For those who were born in August, a floral arrangement featuring poppies or gladiolas is a wise choice.
September has long been associated with morning glories, which work beautifully in almost any type of floral arrangement. October's bloom is the marigold, which is a bright flower guaranteed to bring cheer to its recipient. Loved all over the world for their outstanding beauty, chrysanthemums are the flower of choice for those born in November.
Most people are not surprised to learn that December's flower is the poinsettia, which can be found in various shades of red, white and even pink. This is an especially nice choice for those who were born around Christmas time.
Additional Considerations
Like birthstones, flowers that coincide with the month of the recipient's birth are just one creative idea, but by no means should be considered a limitation. For true flower lovers, no choice is better than a beautiful floral gift featuring their all-time favourite bloom. In addition, one should also consider the recipient's favourite colour when choosing an arrangement. Those who love yellow will be pleased with daffodils, regardless of which flower is associated with his or her birth month.
Additionally, the buyer should also attempt to discover if the person has a favourite fragrance. For instance, a woman who frequently wears lily of the valley perfume, is probably very partial to the flower of the same name, making it a perfect choice for her birthday flowers. Similarly, those who have an interest in interior design and enjoy decorating, will no doubt be pleased with a bouquet that blends well with their home's interior decor.
Once a person considers all the possibilities, he or she will quickly discover that floral arrangements are an option that are guaranteed to please virtually anyone, making them a thoughtful as well as a unique birthday gift.
