July birth flowers

Short answer: the July birth flowers are larkspur and the water lily. Larkspur means an open heart, lightness and strong bonds of love; the water lily means purity and rebirth. Larkspur and its relative the delphinium make tall bouquets, while water lilies are given in a bowl or as a symbol.

July is a highly anticipated month for many. It is officially the middle of the summer season when children are on vacation, the water is warm enough for swimming, and an abundance of plants begins to bloom. Also, for some people, July is a particular month because it is their birthday. If you know someone born at this time of year, you can please him with a floral arrangement. While choosing a bouquet, you can take an original approach and choose an appropriate flower for this summer month. This article will explore the most popular July flowers that can be presented to the birthday boy.

What Are the July Birth Flowers?

Two types of flowers begin to bloom in mid-summer:

• Larkspur - this flower symbolises dedication to one's cause and positivity. They will not only be an excellent addition to any flowerbed or garden and will be a delight to the eye in a vase.
• The water lily is a symbol of innocence and purity. In addition, the featured flower benefits the aquatic ecosystem and has been a great source of inspiration for many of the world's artists.

If you want to look at the July flowers presented and find out what they mean, you should read the material below.

Larkspur

Delphinium (larkspur) is a famous July flower. It boasts superb bright flowers that often adorn various gardens at the beginning of the summer season. Delphinium is well known for its rich blue colour and rather large stem height (the flower can grow up to 6 feet tall).

The very name Delphinium comes from the ancient Greeks. They believed that the shape of the flowers resembled the noses of dolphins. These flowers are commonly called larkspur, a name used both for Consolida and for its taller relative, the delphinium. This name came from the fact that the flowers also resemble the claws of the lark.

Larkspur: July Birth Flower Meaning

Delphinium symbolises love bonds, positive emotions, commitment, and sincerity. You can also use this flower to express youthfulness and care freeness. The presented flower is an excellent option for a gift for people born in July, as it is associated with strong ties of love and embodies grace and dignity. It is also a symbol of cheerfulness, goodwill, joy, and approval. The meaning of the Delphinium largely depends on the colour:

• Blue - symbolises grace and dignity;
• Pink - impermanence and transience;
• White - joy, happiness, and positive emotions;
• Purple is the first love.

Notice that larkspur is a poisonous flower! Therefore it should be treated very carefully. You should keep it away from animals, and you shouldn't touch the very buds to not irritate them.

Water Lily

The water lily is the other flower of July. Presented exotic plants native to the Amazon caused a great stir when they debuted in Europe and amazed everyone with their beauty. The water lily is valued in many cultures and has its distinct meaning. It is worth noting that this flower is quite rare to find as part of a bouquet. Often it is a decoration of a pond or garden.

Water Lily: July Birth Flower Meaning

Water lily buds bloom for only 3–4 days before being completely immersed. This flower is often a symbol of enlightenment and rebirth, because of its ability to open and close each day, depending on the sunlight. Also, the meaning of the flower largely depends on the shade of the bud;

• White symbolises innocence, purity, and virtue;
• Red symbolises romance and passion;
• Pink represents friendship and positive emotions, joy;
• Yellow - new beginnings and a boost of energy.

The most common are white water lilies. It is challenging to present these plants to the birthday boy because bouquets are not made of them.

July Birthdays in Dubai

July is one of the hottest months in Dubai, so a July birthday bouquet needs to be thirsty-proof: tall stems such as delphinium drink a lot, so top up the vase every day and keep it in the coolest room. Blue is the classic July color; see our blue bouquets or all birthday flowers.

July Birth Flower FAQ

What is the July birth flower?

The July birth flowers are larkspur and the water lily.

Is larkspur the same as delphinium?

They are close relatives. True larkspur is an annual (Consolida); delphinium is its taller perennial cousin, and both are sold as larkspur.

Is larkspur poisonous?

Yes. All parts of larkspur and delphinium are toxic if eaten, so keep them away from children and pets.