Birthday Flower for August – Gladiolus
The birthday flower for August is gladioli. Gladioli are named for the sword like shape from the Latin word “gladius,” or more recognizable gladiator. The blooms are arranged on one side and the flower stands tall just like a gladiator would. The may also be called the sword lily. Due to its shape gladiolus symbolize strength, faithfulness, honor, passion, having a good moral compass, and even love at first sight. They come in a different variety of colors like lavender, pink, green, yellow, white, and many more.
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August Birthday Flowers for Women and Girls
If you need to buy flowers for the woman or girl in your life and they have an August birthday arrangements that contain gladiolas are perfect. Since they come in different bright colors they look beautiful in arrangements with other matching bright flowers. The Lovely Tribute Bouquet is an all pink arrangement which will symbolize beauty.
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The bright colors of gladiola look just as pretty with different bright flowers such as Gerber daises, lilies and roses just the Forever Dear Arrangement.
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August Birthday Flowers for Men and Boys
Buying flowers for men and boys can often be more difficult since typically you may want to stay away from pinks and purples. Since gladiolas meaning represents strength and honor it will be meaningful for the guy in your life. Thankfully there are so many choices in the color of gladiolas they also come in reds and whites. The all red arrangement Meditation Bouquet will symbolize how charming your loved one is.
Similar Flowers to Gladiola
Gladiolas are typically described as a line flower. There are many other line flowers such as Snapdragons, Larkspur, Delphinium and Stock. Although similar they are all still unique in their own way. If you’re on a budget and like the look of gladiolus a mug of mixed flowers arrangement with snapdragon gives a similar look.
The Forever Sweet Bouquet is another example of similar flowers giving the same look as gladiolus.
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And if you are looking for a similar look for a high end arrangement the Always Remembered Bouquet will surely grab your attention.
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Other Occasions
Gladioli are perfect for a variety of other occasions. Since the flower meaning can stand for honor and remembrance it makes them the perfect flower for funeral arrangements during the most heart retching and saddest of times. Here are a few examples that are a beautiful way to honor your loved one.
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