February's Birth Flower Meaning And Gift Ideas
Do you have a February birthday and curious what your birth flower is and what it means? Or looking for a gift for someone who has a February birthday? Well today’s blog has got you covered.
In this blog post, I’ll share the meaning behind February's birth flower, as well as some fun facts about this lovely bloom and some gift ideas for anyone celebrating a February birthday too.
What is February’s birth flower?
The birth flower for February is the Violet, a delicate and beautiful bloom that most commonly stands for faithfulness, humility, and virtue. These meaningful blooms have been around for centuries, with a variety of colours and shapes to choose from. This tiny, fragrant flower has been a popular birthday gift for those born in February since the Victorian era. Violets are thought to bring luck to those receiving them and they also have a long history of being used to express feelings of love, affection, and loyalty.
Violets are actually members of the genus Viola, which is derived from the Latin word for “violet”. They come in several varieties, from the familiar deep purple common in most gardens to delicate white blooms. In addition to their lovely color and fragrance, Violets are quite hardy and easy to care for, making them an ideal choice for someone who wants to give a February birthday gift that will last.
The meaning of the Violet
The Violet is the birth flower for February, and is often seen as a symbol of faithfulness, humility, and everlasting love. It is a popular birthday gift to give to someone who celebrates a February birthday as it is believed to be a representation of loyalty and devotedness.
Violets are also thought to be a source of inspiration, creativity, and even enlightenment. They can be associated with self-esteem and mental clarity, making them an ideal gift for anyone wishing to encourage someone to look inside themselves and find inner strength. To some, giving a Violet is an expression of best wishes for someone’s journey to self-discovery.
For those celebrating a February birthday, the gift of a Violet is not only beautiful but also meaningful and symbolic. Whether you gift the real flowers or an alternative, it can be a thoughtful way to remind someone that they are surrounded by loyalty and love on their special day.
Fun facts about Violets
1. In Ancient Greece, Violets were a popular medicine for treating headaches and fevers. They were considered a symbol of fertility and love so used in love potions too.
2. Violets, and badges depicting them, are sold and worn to raise money in Australia and New Zealand, to commemorate soldiers lost in World War 1.
3. The Violet was Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte’s signature flower and he used them to cover his wifes grave when she died in 1814.
4. Violets are the state flower of Rhode Island, Illinois, New Jersey and Wisconsin and in the United Kingdom are the county flower of Lincolnshire.
What to gift for a February birthday?
A bunch of beautiful Violets would, of course, make a lovely birthday present, but if you are looking for something that will last a little longer then here are some Violet gift suggestions for February birthdays.
1. Personalised Birth Flower Print
This illustrated Violet print has been drawn by hand and digitally printed to create an attractive print that will suit most decors. Each Violet print can be personalised with a name or short message of your choice to create a thoughtful and personal gift that can be enjoyed all year round.
Each print is printed onto thick, recycled card so is considerate to the environment too.
2. Wooden Earrings
Have a friend or loved one who loves jewellery and accessories? Why not gift them a pair of these wooden Violet earrings for their February birthday? Drawn by hand and then digitally printed onto beautiful, FSC certified, birch plywood, these earrings are made in the UK and can be gift wrapped too. A perfect addition to many outifts with their tonal, purple colour scheme and made with hypoallergenic, surgical steel earring posts and backs.
3. Wooden Flower
Want to send flowers but would rather gift something that will last a little longer? Why not send a wooden Violet flower in the post which can be accompanied by other wooden blooms, wooden foliage and even a ceramic bottle for immediate display.
The ceramic milk bottles can be personalised too with ‘happy birthday’ or a short message of your choice, for a truly thoughtful birthday gift.
The Violet has been drawn by hand and then digitally printed onto FSC certified, luxury birch plywood which is UK sourced.
Each flower is accompanied by an information card giving a little information about the Violet’s meanings and a few fun facts too.
4. Wooden Brooch
Got a friend or loved one who likes a good coat or jacket? These wooden Violet brooches are the perfect accessory to add a little pizazz to any outfit. They are drawn by hand and then digitally printed onto birch plywood, like the other wooden products, and can be purchased with the Violet earrings for the perfect matching set.
Each brooch has a silver tone clasp and is made in the UK.
5. Birth Flower Card
To finish off your February birthday gift, why not add a Violet birthday card too? It would also make a lovely new baby card for any little ones born in the month of February.
All drawn by hand and then printed onto high quality, 340gsm, recycled card and each card comes with a brown kraft envelope too.
Cards are blank inside for your own lovely message, be it for a birthday, new baby or just because. You can even choose to have your own message hand written inside and the card sent directly to the lucky recipient too.
Hopefully that’s given you a few possible gift ideas for any February birthdays you might have coming up, it never hurts to get organised!
Speak soon!
