28/08/2026
It’s been a while since our last Flower Fact Friday so I hope you like this one dedicated to those born in August.
Did you know that August actually has TWO birth flowers?
First up is the Gladiolus - tall, dramatic and impossible to miss. The name comes from the Latin “gladius” meaning “sword”, which makes sense when you see its long, sword-shaped leaves. Gladioli are also associated with strength, sincerity and remembrance.
Then we have the Poppy - they are delicate-looking but full of meaning and come in a huge array of colours. Poppies have long been linked with remembrance, but they can also symbolise peace and imagination.
So if you were born in August, you get two beautiful flowers to claim as your own.
Are you Team Gladiolus or Team Poppy?
Do you have either of these growing in your garden? 🪴