Many people choose a beautiful bouquet of flowers to send to their partner on their anniversary. This year, make your selection even more personalized by including the flower that represents your anniversary month. Brides married in the heat of July will be elated by tall and colorful larkspur that symbolizes this summer month. Those whose love was kindled in the long days of winter won’t be too surprised to learn that Poinsettias are the flower symbol of December. Read on to find out which pretty blooms should be part of your next anniversary flower arrangement.
January - Carnation
The carnation is the symbol of January. Carnations are fluffy and ruffley flowers that sit atop a long and thin stem. They are beloved for their longevity and wide variety of colors. Carnations are available for your January anniversary bouquet, as well as year round.
The Look: Carnations compliment many design styles. An arrangement of colorful carnations tightly compacted in a glass cube creates a stunning modern look, while a dozen carnations arranged with baby’s breath and greens is an old-school favorite.
February - Violet
The violet symbolizes February anniversaries. These tiny flowers with purple petals can often be seen popping up through the grass in the spring. Although violets are not usually sold as cut flowers in flower shops, their cousins known as pansies, are available to plant in your spring flower beds.
The Look: Since violets are not usually sold in flower shops, you can take a cue from their rich and royal color by including purple flowers in your anniversary arrangement. Some of the most show-stopping and romantic purple flowers include roses, lisianthus, alstroemeria, and carnations.
March - Daffodil
Pretty yellow daffodils are the sign of March weddings. You can’t miss these beauties that have star-shaped yellow (or sometimes white) petals. Daffodil bulbs faithfully return each spring after weathering the winter–a beautiful symbol of love that blooms year after year.
The Look: Fresh cut daffodils are a special seasonal flower. These short and sweet stems look lovely when arranged en-masse in a low pot or container.
April - Sweet Pea
Sweet peas are unique and special, just like memories of your April wedding. These highly fragrant and frilly flowers crawl all the way up their stems to make a line of flowers. Sweet peas come in many pretty shades including burgundy, pink, purple, and white.
The Look: Call your florist early for these special order anniversary flowers. Sweet peas are delicate and fascinating blooms that look airy and whimsical when arranged together in a short container.
May - Lily of the Valley
Lily of the Valley has been carried by many royal brides, and is the symbol of May anniversaries. The petite, bell-shaped flowers line their small green stems. Lily of the Valley is beloved for its fragrance and delicateness.
The Look: Lily of the Valley is a precious and gentle flower, only available in the spring. A petite arrangement of these prized blooms is sure to fill your significant other’s home with a beautiful scent.
June - Rose
The rose is not only the symbol of love, but also the symbol of June anniversaries. Giving someone you love a beautiful bouquet of roses is a classic way to show your affection. Roses come in many styles and captivating colors.
The Look: One dozen, two dozen, or five dozen roses arranged is sure to wow the one you love. Choose red roses that mean romantic love, or switch it up with lavender, yellow, or pink varieties.
July - Larkspur
Larkspur is a tall flower made up of beautiful florets that line its stem. It is a symbol of July weddings! Larkspur has a lovely wildflower look to it and comes in purple, pink, and white.
The Look: Larkspur’s shape, height, and lateral arms that stretch from side to side lend this flower to a wildflower arrangement that is as free-flowing and unique as your relationship.
August - Gladiolus
Gladiolus represent August anniversaries. Each flower features large and colorful blooms that extend all the way up the stem for a look that is almost tropical!
The Look: Gladiolus blooms extend from large and showy anniversary arrangements to touch the sky. The colorful flowers are striking, long lasting, and perfect for August anniversary flowers.
September - Aster
Small, daisy-like flowers called asters are the September anniversary symbol. These fringy petaled flowers have a yellow center, and often have more than one flower on each stem.
The Look: Asters have a sweet wildflower look and usually come in lavender and white. They look wonderful in anniversary bouquets featuring the many different colors and textures that would be seen in a roadside patch of flowers.
October - Calendula
The October anniversary flower, calendula, has the beautiful yellow and orange colors of the fall season. This herbal flower has a yellow or brown center that radiates daisy-like petals.
The Look: Calendula is part of the same family as the colorful mums and daisies that you are sure to find around the flower shop in the fall. Autumn mums come in colors of bronze, orange, and yellow that look beautiful when arranged with greenery in a wooden basket.
November - Chrysanthemum
November couples are lucky to have the versatile chrysanthemum as their anniversary symbol. This flower comes in many sizes, colors, and textures for unique arrangements year after year.
The Look: Chrysanthemums can be used to create unique and architectural anniversary arrangements. The large blooms look striking when showcased in modern arrangements, but also fit in nicely to traditional mixed flower bouquets.
December - Poinsettia
Some December couples may have been surrounded by Poinsettias, the month’s anniversary flower, on their special day. It’s impossible to miss the red, white, and pink flowers that decorate homes and storefronts in the cold winter months when your love first bloomed.
The Look: Poinsettias are plants that are available around the winter holidays. Your florist is sure to carry red, white, and pink poinsettias from large to small. These plants make a thoughtful and long lasting anniversary gift with easy care.
The article was created by Chad Kremp
