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Birthday Flowers: How to Choose the Perfect Bouquet

Gladiolus and poppy arranged as August birth-month flowers

The best birthday flowers match the person: bright and bold for someone outgoing, soft and pretty for a romantic, or their birth-month bloom for a personal touch. A birthday bouquet should feel like it was chosen for them, not pulled off a shelf, here is how we help you get it right.

Birth-month flowers

Like birthstones, every month has its own flower. Working one into the design is a small detail that makes a birthday gift feel considered.

Month Birth flower
January Carnation
February Iris & violet
March Daffodil
April Daisy & sweet pea
May Lily of the valley
June Rose
July Larkspur & delphinium
August Gladiolus & poppy
September Aster
October Marigold & cosmos
November Chrysanthemum
December Narcissus & holly

Choose by personality

  • The bold one: vivid color and big blooms, sunflowers, dahlias, hot-pink garden roses.
  • The romantic: blush and ivory, soft textures, plenty of roses and ranunculus.
  • The minimalist: a single variety in one color, arranged simply and cleanly.
  • The plant lover: a garden-style mix full of texture, or a lasting potted bloom.

Add a little occasion

Birthdays are a chance to be generous with color. Where a sympathy arrangement calls for restraint, a birthday welcomes coral, gold and bright pink. If you are shipping the surprise to a home or office in Boston, we can time the delivery and tuck in a handwritten card so it lands at the right moment.

FAQ

What are the most popular birthday flowers?

Roses, sunflowers, gerbera daisies and lilies are perennial favorites because they are cheerful, recognizable and long-lasting. A mixed seasonal bouquet is the safest crowd-pleaser.

What flowers should I send for a milestone birthday?

For a big birthday, go fuller and a little more luxe, garden roses, peonies in season, or a statement arrangement. Their birth-month flower is a lovely detail to include.

Can I get birthday flowers delivered same-day in Boston?

Yes. Order by 1 PM and we deliver same-day across Greater Boston, with your gift message included.

What if I don’t know their favorite flower?

Tell us their vibe and a color they love, and choose designer’s choice. It is often the freshest, most beautiful option and takes the guesswork off your plate.

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