What flower to offer for a birth?

What flower to offer for a birth? Birth flowers explained 🌸👶

Giving flowers to celebrate a birth is a beautiful tradition, full of symbolism and emotion. Flowers can express joy, purity and good wishes for the child and the parents. But which flowers should you choose for such a special occasion? Here is a complete guide on the best flowers to offer for a birth and the birth flowers associated with each month.

1. The best flowers for a birth

White lilies

• For what ?
  White lilies symbolize purity, innocence and renewal, perfect qualities to celebrate the birth of a baby.
• Ideal for:
  Give to the mother to symbolize a new beginning.

White or pink roses

• For what ?
  White roses represent innocence and sweetness, while pink roses evoke gratitude and tenderness.
• Ideal for:
  Congratulate the parents and express loving wishes.

The daisies

• For what ?
  Daisies symbolize purity and simplicity, perfect for celebrating the arrival of a newborn.
• Ideal for:
  A joyful and natural decoration in the baby's room.

Peonies

• For what ?
  They are synonymous with happiness and prosperity, symbolizing a promising future for the child.
• Ideal for:
  Elegant bouquets for a spring birth.

Tulips

• For what ?
  Colorful tulips represent love, joy and hope.
• Ideal for:
  A birth in winter or early spring.

Hydrangeas

• For what ?
  They express gratitude and family harmony, perfect for honoring mom and baby.
• Ideal for:
  A sophisticated floral arrangement.

2. Birth flowers by month

Each month of the year is associated with a symbolic flower. Giving a flower corresponding to the baby's birth month is an original and meaningful way to mark the occasion.

MonthBirth FlowerMeaning

January

Eyelet

Love, purity, distinction

FEBRUARY

Violet

Loyalty, modesty, humility

March

Daffodil

Renewal, hope, resilience

April

Daisy

Innocence, purity, simplicity

May

Thrush

Joy, happiness, protection

June

Pink

Love, beauty, gratitude

July

Delphinium

Dignity, lightness, joy

August

Gladiolus

Strength, morality, honesty

September

Aster

Love, wisdom, patience

October

Marigold (Calendula)

Serenity, warmth, creativity

November

Chrysanthemum

Friendship, positivity, longevity

December

Holly or Narcissus

Hope, prosperity, divine love

3. How to personalize a bouquet for a birth?

Add a symbolic touch

• Include a birth flower corresponding to the month the baby arrives.
• Add white flowers to represent purity and innocence.

Choose suitable colours

• Pink : For a little girl, symbol of tenderness and sweetness.
• Blue : For a little boy, evoking serenity and confidence.
• Yellow or multi-colored : For a joyful and unisex bouquet.

Add a personal message

• Accompany the bouquet with a card with a warm word and your wishes for the child and the parents.

4. Flowers to avoid for a birth

Some flowers may be poorly received or unsuitable for a birth:

• Overly fragrant flowers : Like stargazer lilies, which can be invasive in an enclosed space.
• Flowers symbolizing mourning : Avoid flowers like chrysanthemums in some cultures.
• Toxic plants : If the bouquet is intended for a home with children or animals.

5. Offer more than a bouquet: Flower alternatives

Flowering plants

• Orchids : Elegant and long-lasting, they symbolize beauty and strength.
• Cyclamens : Perfect for adding a splash of color to a home.

Personalized arrangements

• Floral crowns or frames to decorate the baby's room.
• Planters with seasonal flowers.

Conclusion: Celebrate a birth with symbolic flowers 🌸

Choosing flowers for a birth is a delicate and poetic way to celebrate the arrival of a new baby. Whether you opt for lilies, peonies or roses, or whether you choose the birth flower of the month, your gift will be full of meaning and beauty.

And you, what flower would you offer to celebrate a birth? Discover our bouquets and unique creations on Plante Paradise to please the new parents! 🌼👶