Guide by Best Blooms – Auckland’s local florist. Learn about birth flowers, NZ native blooms, and birthstones by month.
Have you ever wondered what your birth flower is — or which birthstone matches your star sign? Here’s a fun chart that lists each month alongside its star signs and symbols, traditional birth flowers, and birthstones.
New Zealanders, take note: when birth flowers by month were first set, they followed the Northern Hemisphere’s seasons. So while it’s fascinating to explore these floral traditions, remember that our Kiwi seasons bloom differently down here in Aotearoa.
💐 It’s all part of the fun — and great inspiration when choosing birthday flowers or meaningful gifts for friends and family. Whether you’re guided by the stars, the stones, or the stems, we’ve got ideas to make every month special.
In the Northern Hemisphere, Carnations are the flower symbol for January birthdays, along with the traditional birthstone Red Garnets to represent the star-sign Capricorn.
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December 22 - January 19
Rich red garnets are January's Birthstone.
January is Summer in New Zealand - Choose from a mix of red fresh blooms, to create a special Summertime Capricorn Bouquet. Check out our helpful guide: When are my favourite flowers in Season?
January Flowers Availability: Garnet Red Roses, Carnations, Red Gerberas, Alstroemaria, Gladioli, Dahlias, Celosia, Sweet William.
Violets are February's Traditional Northern Hemisphere Birth Flower, the birthstone for February's Aquarius Birthdays is Purple Amethyst.
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January 20 - February 18
Purple Amethyst is the birthstone for February.
February is the last of the Summer months in New Zealand. Send your favourite Aquarius a beautiful purple & Amethyst Bouquet.
February Flowers Availability: Purple Roses, Delphinium, Iris, Scented Stock, Sweet Williams, Celosia, Chrysanthemums, Snapdragons.
The traditional Northern Hemisphere March birth flower is Daffodils. The March Star Sign is Pisces, represented by blue aquamarine birthstone for the month.
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February 19 - March 20
Beautiful blue aquamarine is the birthstone for March.
In New Zealand March signals the beginning of the Autumn Floral Season. Send your Pisces friend beautiful flowers in the shades of Blue and Aquamarine.
March Flowers Availability: Blue Delphinium, Iris, Blue PomPom Chrysanthemums, Succulents, Tweedia, Gentians and Hydrangeas.
The sweet, charming daisy is the symbolic birth flower for April. Diamonds are the birthstone for April birthdays for your confident Aries.
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March 21 - April 19
Luxurious Diamonds are the birthstone for April.
April is Autumn in New Zealand. Send your favourite Aquarius a White Daisy Bouquet.
April Flowers Availability: Daisy Chrysanthemums, Gerbera Daisies, White Roses, Lilies, Snapdragons, Scented Stock, Sweet William.
Lily of the Valley is the traditional Northern Hemisphere flower for May. Emerald is the Birthstone for Taurus Birthdays.
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April 20 - May 20
Sparkling green Emeralds are the birthstone for May.
May is the last month of Autumn in New Zealand - Choose from a mix of seasonal flowers, to create a special Autumn Taurus Bouquet.
May Flowers Availability: White Casablanca Lilies, White Roses, Green Anthuriums, Green Carnations, Gerberas, Alstroemaria, Chrysanthemums.
The Rose is the traditional Northern Hemisphere birth flower for June. Lustrous Pearls are the June birthstone, tied to the star-sign Gemini.
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May 21 - June 20
Pearls - Iridescent and luminous pearls are the birthstone for June.
June is the first month of Winter in New Zealand – think soft whites and pearly tones.
June Flowers Availability: White Roses, Tulips, Cymbidium Orchids, Anemones, Stock, Snapdragons, Chrysanthemums.
Traditional references list Larkspur or Water Lily for July, but here in Aotearoa, Tulips are a gorgeous mid-winter favourite and widely available.
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June 21 - July 22
Ruby - glistening red jewels are the birthstone for July
Mid-winter blooms bring comfort and colour.
July Flowers Availability: Tulips, Cymbidium Orchids, Lilies, Gerberas, Alstroemeria, Stock, Chrysanthemums.
Poppies (and sometimes Gladioli) are noted for August in the Northern Hemisphere. In NZ, late winter florals are a cheerful stand-in for Leo birthdays.
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July 23 - August 22
Peridot the beautiful light green gem is the traditional birthstone for August.
Late winter brings the first whisper of spring.
August Flowers Availability: Tulips, Freesias, Daffodils (early), Anemones, Ranunculus (early), Cymbidium Orchids, Stock.
Bright Asters are linked with September in the Northern Hemisphere, but here in New Zealand they’re out of season.
Our own Kōwhai — with its golden spring blooms — is the perfect local substitute and proudly the NZ birth flower for September. Pair it with touches of blue to honour the Sapphire birthstone and create a gift that truly shines for your favourite Virgo.
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August 23 - September 22
Gorgeous blue sapphires are the traditional birthstone for the month of September.
Spring blooms are here – fresh and vibrant.
September Flowers Availability: Daffodils, Tulips, Freesias, Iris, Hyacinths, Ranunculus, Anemones, Snapdragons.
Calendula, Marigold or Cosmos are traditional for October. Ask for warm orange tones for a cheerful Libra birthday bouquet.
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September 23 - October 22
Opals - always stunning are the perfect birthstone for October.
Mid-spring = abundance and scent.
October Flowers Availability: Peonies (from late Oct), Roses, Sweet Pea, Freesias, Stock, Lilies.
Chrysanthemums are a florist’s staple bloom — long-lasting flowers that can brighten a vase for up to two weeks. And while they’re the traditional birth flower for November, it’s also peak Peony season in New Zealand (Shop Peonies here or read our Peony season blog).
Though not an official birth flower, their lush, ruffled petals make Peonies a sought-after choice for November birthdays — a short-season favourite that always feels special.
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October 23 - November 21
Citrine - gorgeous golden gems are the traditional birthstone for the month of November.
November is late spring in New Zealand, bursting with colour and fragrance. Create a bouquet that celebrates both tradition and seasonality by mixing golden tones of the Citrine birthstone with fresh Peonies, Chrysanthemums, and Roses for a radiant Scorpio-inspired arrangement.
Holly is the traditional Northern Hemisphere Winter December Flower - but here in New Zealand, Christmas is in Summertime. Send them a beautiful bouquet of Summer Blooms to make your Sagittarius smile.
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November 22 - December 21
The traditional birth stone for the month of December is Turquoise.
Early summer colour, without looking too “Christmas”, so they can feel their birthday is special.
December Flowers Availability: Roses, Hydrangeas, Lilies, Lisianthus, Sunflowers (early summer), Peonies (early).
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1. What is my NZ birth flower? Each month has a traditional birth flower and a native New Zealand equivalent. For example, February’s is the Violet, while NZ’s version is the Mount Cook Buttercup.
2. Can I send birth flowers as birthday gifts? Absolutely. Birth flowers are a thoughtful twist on standard birthday bouquets — a way to personalise the gift with meaning.
3. Are NZ birth flowers available year-round? Not always. Some are seasonal. When out of season, our florists suggest blooms in matching colours or symbolism.
4. What’s the connection between birthstones, star signs, and flowers? They share symbolic qualities — colour, personality traits, or seasonal energy — which makes them a natural trio for gifting inspiration.
The NZ native birth-flowers element of this guide was first inspired by a community discussion on r/newzealand. From that starting point, our florists carried out additional research to align each suggested native bloom with New Zealand’s true flowering seasons and cultural relevance. These choices reflect the real-world availability we see in store each year and our ongoing love for NZ’s native flora.
For more background, see our own reference articles: New Zealand Native Flowers and NZ Flower Season Guide.
Accessed: 27 October 2025 (NZT)
Compiled and written by Jo-Ann Moss - Owner Best Blooms Florist – Auckland specialists in locally grown and native flowers since 2006.
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Looking for more about NZ birth flowers or the perfect flowers for star signs? Explore our full range of fresh, hand-crafted blooms on the Best Blooms homepage – your Auckland florist for meaningful, personalised flower delivery.
Author: Jo-Ann Moss. Owner - Best Blooms Florist Auckland NZ | 27 October 2025, 10:49 PM
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