The birth flower of February: the iris and its meaning

The iris is one of the birth flowers of February. At Fiesta Jewellery, this flower belongs to the second month of the year and represents trust and wisdom. Courage and hope are also associated with the iris. A flower that can be fitting for a new beginning, a conscious choice, or someone who means a lot to you.

In this article, you will read more about the meaning of the iris, its connection to February, and how you can wear this birth flower as a personal piece of jewellery.

Which birth flower belongs to February?

At Fiesta Jewellery, the iris is the birth flower of February. You can recognise this flower by its strikingly shaped petals. Irises come in various colours, including blue, purple, white, and yellow.

A birth flower is a flower that is linked to a specific month. Just as a birthstone can refer to your birth month, a flower can too. You can therefore choose the iris for your own birthday, but also as a reference to someone born in February.

Are you curious about how that works? Then read more about why every month has its own birth flower.

Why does the iris suit February?

Some small irises, such as the Iris reticulata, bloom as early as February and March. While winter is not yet over, they bring the first colour to the garden. Other irises only bloom later in the spring or in the summer.

It is precisely that early blooming that fits nicely with the meaning of hope and trust. You can see the flower as a reminder that something new can already carefully begin, even when you do not yet know exactly how things will proceed.

The link between the iris and February is part of the birth flower tradition. Therefore, the flower does not need to bloom exclusively in February to have meaning for this month.

What is the meaning of the iris?

The iris is associated with wisdom, trust, courage, and hope. You can make these meanings personal in various ways:

• Wisdom: reflecting on what you have learned and making choices that suit you.
• Trust: believing in yourself or in the bond you have with someone.
• Courage: daring to take a step, even when it is exciting.
• Hope: continuing to see space for a new beginning or a positive change.

Perhaps one of these meanings appeals to you directly. For example, you are facing a choice, starting something new, or want to let someone know that you have trust in them.

The flower can remind you of such a feeling or moment. You decide yourself which meaning is most important to you.

Does February have other birth flowers too?

Yes. In addition to the iris, the violet and the primrose are also mentioned as birth flowers of February. Which flowers you encounter differs per tradition and overview.

That explains why you may find different answers when looking for the birth flower of February. The birth flower collection at Fiesta Jewellery focuses on the iris. If you select February for a piece of jewellery, you will receive the design with this flower.

The iris as a personal symbol

An iris can refer to your own birth month, but also to that of your child, mother, partner, or friend. This gives a small detail on your jewellery a meaning that only you need to know.

Think of a mother who wears her child's birth flower. Or two friends of whom one has a birthday in February, and for whom the iris is a reminder of their friendship.

You can also choose the flower because its meaning suits you. For example, as a reminder of a decision you are proud of, or of someone who helped you to trust in yourself. You do not have to be born in February yourself for that.

Wear the birth flower of February as jewellery

With a piece of jewellery featuring the iris, you give that personal meaning a place in your daily life. At Fiesta Jewellery, you can choose from a birth flower necklace, bracelet, ring, or pair of earrings. Select February as the birth month on the product page.

The silver-coloured jewellery is made of stainless steel. The gold-coloured version is made of gold-plated stainless steel. Each piece of jewellery is carefully packaged in a jewellery box.

A piece of jewellery with the iris is a personal gift for a birthday in February, but also for a birth, Mother's Day, or a new step in someone's life. For example, include a note about why you chose this particular flower: because you admire her courage, want to thank her, or want to give her confidence.

Would you like to choose the iris for yourself or a loved one? View all birth flower jewellery and select February for your favourite design.