Flower of the Month - August

The August Birth Flower is the Gladiolus

The History and traditions surrounding the August Birth Flower, the Gladiolus is fascinating. There are many myths and legends about the origins of this tradition. It is believed that birthday celebrations originated in the Roman Empire and the origins of birth month flowers, such as the Gladiolus, could be said to date back to these times. During Roman birthday celebrations family and friends offered congratulations and brought gifts. The gifts included gemstone jewelry, such as the Peridot, and also flowers – the first traditions and origins of the August Birth Flower.

The Language of Flowers

The language of flowers developed during the highly conservative period of the Victorian era. The Victorians were strongly restricted by the rules of etiquette when it was considered totally inappropriate to express feelings of love or affection. The “Language of Flowers” therefore evolved when a message was assigned to specific flower such as the Gladiolus. A lover could then send flowers which conveyed a hidden romantic meaning.
The meaning of the August Birth Flower, the Gladiolus is sincerity and symbolizes strength of character.

The hidden message of the Birth Flower, the Gladiolus, so favored during the Victorian era was “Love at first sight”.
The colors of the August Birth Flower, the Gladiolus, include the following:

Pink,Red,White,Yellow,Orange and some which can be induced with artificial colors
Birth Month Flowers – Gifts for Special Occasions

All over the World people give Birth Month Flowers as gifts to celebrate special occasions or events. Flowers, such as the Gladiolus, are always given to celebrate the birth of a new baby and included in wedding flowers or a wedding bouquet. Many people also like to give August Birth Flower, including the Gladiolus, to celebrate special events at different times and months of the year and especially during holiday periods. Knowing the flowers which are associated with the August Birth Flower and their meaning adds to the significance of the flowers.

The special events where it would be appropriate to give the August Birth Flower, the Gladiolus are as follows:
Month of August Flowers, the Gladiolus or Poppy, to celebrate Friendship Day on the first Sunday in August , Sisters Day on Aug 5 and Senior Citizen’s Day on August 8

Definition of the Gladiolus: Any of numerous plants of the genus Gladiolus native chiefly to tropical and South Africa having sword-shaped leaves and one-sided spikes of brightly colored funnel-shaped flowers; widely cultivated
The August Birth Flower, the Gladiolus is also called gladiola or sword lily

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