January
This month's flower
Carnation
Dianthus caryophyllus
A warm, spicy-sweet fragrance with clove-like undertones, complex and comforting.
Meaning
“Fascination, devotion”
Origin
Mediterranean
Pairs with
Rose, Lily
Did You Know?
Used in coronation garlands in ancient Greece
Also blooming in winter
African Violet
Saintpaulia ionantha
“Faithful devotion”
Amaryllis
Hippeastrum
“Splendid beauty and worth beyond beauty”
Chinese Witch Hazel
Hamamelis mollis
“Magic and mystical power”
Christmas Rose
Helleborus niger
“Peace and tranquility”
Cyclamen
Cyclamen persicum
“Resignation and goodbye”
Flamingo Flower
Anthurium andreanum
“Hospitality”
Mahonia
Mahonia japonica
“Protection and resilience”
Orchid
Orchidaceae
“Rare and delicate beauty”
Paperwhite
Narcissus papyraceus
“Respect and self-love”
Poinsettia
Euphorbia pulcherrima
“Good cheer and celebration”
Snowdrop
Galanthus nivalis
“Hope and consolation”
Tiare
Gardenia taitensis
“Welcome and romantic love”
Viburnum
Viburnum × bodnantense
“Warmth in adversity”
Winter Aconite
Eranthis hyemalis
“Patience rewarded”
Winter Honeysuckle
Lonicera fragrantissima
“Devoted affection”
Winter Jasmine
Jasminum nudiflorum
“Grace and elegance”
Wintersweet
Chimonanthus praecox
“Perseverance through hardship”
Ylang-Ylang
Cananga odorata
“Sensual love and unity”