April Birth Flower

Daisy and Sweet Pea

Your birth flower, determined by your date of birth, works just like your sun sign. It provides a picture of your basic preferences and personality.

The association between blooms and months date back to the 18^th and 19^th century when Floriography was popular. The language of flowers or floriography is a form of symbolic communication through the use of floral arrangements. In the beginning, flowers were given specific meanings so that when a person gives a flower to someone, he/she gets to send a message without saying a word. Authors of botanical and flower books were inspired by this covert communication using flowers that they later created lists associating a bloom for each month of the year. 

Those who born in the fourth month in the Gregorian calendar have two birth flowers: Daisy and Sweet Pea. Let’s get to know them further.

Daisy

You can find these humble white flowers with bright and bold yellow centre on every continent except Antarctica. The common daisy has Bellis perennis as its scientific name. Its daisy name comes from the Old English dæges-eage which means “day’s eye” signifying the flower’s habit of opening at dawn and opening only in full sun. Daisies turn their petals inwards (shut their eyes) to form a cup shape at dusk.

The English Daisy is entirely edible but it has a bitter flavor. The leaves can be cooked or consumed raw. The flower buds and petals are typically eaten raw in sandwiches, salads, and soups.

As lovely as a daisy’s appearance is the meaning it carries. According to Floriography, daisies correspond to innocenc, youth, and purity. It is also an indicator of secrecy and loyal love that when you give it to a friend, it’s as if you’re saying “I’ll never tell… Your secret is safe with me.”

The cheerful daisy is also the perfect flower to depict the character of people born in April. Energetic, adventurous, naturally fearless, passionate, happy-go-lucky, the April-borns mirror the pleasant and uplifting vibe of a daisy.

The white daisy is also associated with humility and simplicity while the striking blue daisy stands for peace and openness.

Sweet Pea

Scientifically named as Lathyrus odoratus, sweet pea is a flowering plant with a captivating scent and charming fringed butterfly-like blooms. This flower that has been cultivated since the 17^th century is native to Sicily, Cyprus, and Southern Italy. You can find it in a variety of colours including pink, red, lavender, blue and white but not yellow.

The sweet pea is known as a long-lasting flower which is why it is regarded as a flower that symbolizes strength.

Other meanings associated with the sweet pea is blissful pleasure. Sweet peas also stand for gratitude, loyalty, purity and innocence, and delicate beauty.

As one of April’s birth flower, sweet peas accurately represent the fearless, innovative, and ambitious yet grounded personality of those born in the month of April. 

If you are looking for an extra thoughtful gift to an April-born, for whatever occasion or reason, consider getting a bouquet with blooms that characterizes how you see her. Your symbolic flower gift will surely be an unforgettable one.