The traditional birth flowers of August are:
🌻 Gladiolus
Symbolism: Strength, integrity, infatuation, remembrance.
Meaning: The tall, sword-shaped bloom represents moral strength and sincerity. It can also signify deep love or being “pierced with love” — like Cupid’s arrow.
🌼 Poppy
Symbolism:
Red poppy: Remembrance, especially for fallen soldiers.
White poppy: Peace.
Yellow poppy: Wealth and success.
Meaning: Poppies generally represent sleep, peace, and imagination. In August's context, they are tied to dreamy, romantic qualities or memory.
Both flowers bloom in late summer, making them perfect for representing August.
Why is Astrantia one of Great British floristry’s favourite flowers?
It’s a beautiful choice! Astrantia, also known as masterwort, is a truly unique and elegant flower. It's admired for its star-like shape, intricate petal patterns, and soft, muted colors—often in shades of dusky pink, burgundy, white, or green. The flowers almost look like tiny, ornamental fireworks.
Here are a few reasons why Astrantia is such a special favorite:
🌸 Aesthetic appeal: It has a vintage, whimsical charm that's perfect for cottage gardens, wildflower arrangements, or romantic bouquets.
🌿 Symbolism: Astrantia often symbolizes strength, protection, and courage—a quiet but resilient beauty.
💐 Versatility: It pairs well with both bold and delicate flowers and looks just as stunning fresh as it does dried.
🐝 Pollinator-friendly: Bees and butterflies love it!
Being a Southampton based florist.
I've always been drawn to beauty in the natural world — the colors, textures, and delicate details that flowers uniquely offer. Becoming a florist felt like the perfect way to turn that admiration into a creative and meaningful career.
Flowers have a quiet power. They mark life's biggest moments — celebrations, farewells, beginnings, and everything in between. I wanted to be a part of that. To use my hands and creativity to help people express feelings that words sometimes can’t.
There’s also something deeply calming and grounding about working with flowers. Arranging them isn’t just about design; it's about intuition, emotion, and connection. Being a florist allows me to bring joy, comfort, and beauty into people’s lives in a tangible way — and that, to me, is incredibly fulfilling.
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