The birth flower of May: the hawthorn and its meaning

The hawthorn is one of the birth flowers of May. At Fiesta Jewellery, this flower represents love and protection. Hope is also part of the hawthorn's meaning. It refers to the small blossoms that appear on the branches in spring: a beautiful, personal symbol for the people with whom you feel at home.

In this article, you will read why the hawthorn suits May, what the flower can signify, and how to wear this birth flower as a piece of jewellery.

Which birth flower belongs to May?

Both the hawthorn and the lily of the valley are associated with May. Which flower is central varies by tradition and reference. In the birth flower collection at Fiesta Jewellery, the hawthorn belongs to this month.

A birth flower connects a month to a flower with its own specific meaning. You can therefore choose the hawthorn because you were born in May yourself, or as a reference to the birth month of your child, mother, or someone else who is important to you.

Curious about the story behind birth flowers? Then read why every month has its own birth flower.

Why does the hawthorn suit May?

The hawthorn usually blooms in May and June. During that period, clusters of small flowers appear on the branches. The blossoms are often white, sometimes pink, and stand out beautifully against the green leaves.

You can encounter hawthorns in hedges, along forest edges, and as individual shrubs or trees. The flowering coincides with late spring, when there is more and more to see outside and summer draws closer.

For you, these blossoms might also evoke a personal memory. Perhaps of a regular walking route, a garden you loved to visit, or the time of year your child was born. In this way, a flower you often walk past outside can suddenly take on a very personal meaning.

What is the meaning of the hawthorn?

With the hawthorn, love, protection, and hope come together. You can interpret these meanings in different ways:

• Love and connection: the bond with your family, a good friend, or someone with whom you can be completely yourself.
• Protection and security: taking care of each other and knowing you can rely on someone.
• Hope: maintaining faith in what is yet to come, for example when something in your life changes.

The plant's appearance also fits the idea of protection. Hawthorns have thorny branches and are frequently used as hedges. Their dense growth provides shelter for birds. This can be seen as an image for the security people provide one another.

As a personal symbol, the hawthorn can remind you of someone who is always there for you, or of the care you yourself wish to provide to another. You decide which meaning suits you best.

Is the hawthorn a flower or a tree?

The hawthorn is a shrub or tree that bears flowers. When we speak of the birth flower of May, we are referring to the blossoms of the hawthorn.

The small flowers have five petals and grow in clusters on the branches. Later in the year, they give way to berries. In the jewellery by Fiesta Jewellery, the flower is featured as a recognizable sign of the month of May.

Does May also have a second birth flower?

Yes, in addition to the hawthorn, the lily of the valley is linked to May. This flower is associated with qualities such as humility, happiness, and motherhood, among others.

You may therefore find different answers when searching for the birth flower of May. At the birth flower jewellery of Fiesta Jewellery, we use the hawthorn. If you select May on a product page, you are choosing the design with this flower.

The hawthorn as a personal symbol

The hawthorn can refer to your own birth month, but also to someone you like to keep close. A mother, for instance, might wear the flower for her child who was born in May. A daughter, on the other hand, might choose the birth flower of her mother.

The meaning itself can also be a reason to wear this flower. Perhaps you want to thank a friend who was there for you, or you are looking for something that reminds you of home now that you are moving elsewhere.

You do not have to be born in May yourself to choose the hawthorn. The story you attach to the flower makes the piece of jewellery personal.

Wear the birth flower of May as jewellery

At Fiesta Jewellery, you will find the hawthorn on a birth flower necklace, bracelet, ring, or pair of earrings. Choose your favourite piece and select May as the birth month.

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

Jewellery with the hawthorn is a personal gift for a birthday in May or the birth of a child in this month. It can also be a beautiful choice for Mother's Day: for example, with the birth flower of your mother herself or of her child.

When giving the gift, explain why you chose this specific flower. A few words about your bond will make it clear what you wish to express with the gift.

View all birth flower jewellery and choose the hawthorn by selecting the month of May with your favourite design.