As April showers give way to May flowers, nature puts on its most enchanting display of the year. It's the height of the springtime blooming season. You're spoiled with endless options of colorful seasonal flowers, whether for a spring wedding or to romanticize your everyday life in style. Since May is the fifth month of the year, we've put together a list of five flowers currently in bloom that would be the perfect candidates for all the wonderful moments this month has in store for you.
1. Peonies
The peony is a perennial spring classic, loved for its bright colors, ruffled petals, and fragrance. Originally native to China and known as "the king of flowers," their popularity worldwide spiked around the 1800s when cultivated in Europe. Peonies have a short flowering and growing period. Their rarity and exquisite beauty are just a couple of factors why they're considered to be among the most in-demand spring flowers. The peony's flower meanings promise romance, good luck, compassion, prosperity, and a blissful marriage. No wonder many brides choose them for their wedding bouquets and floral arrangements. In addition, peony floral arrangements are also a traditional gift for couples celebrating their 12th wedding anniversary.
2. Lily of the Valley
The lily of the valley is the birth flower for the month of May. With their cascading white bell-shaped flowers, these delicate plants add elegance and sweetness to hand bouquets.
Their fragrance is as delightful as their appearance, a light and refreshing scent that fills the air. Often associated with purity and happiness, the lily of the valley isn't just beautiful; it's a symbol of the true essence of spring – new beginnings and a world reborn.
3. Tulips
May is also a time for the tulip to shine. These springtime blooms possess an irresistible beauty that led to Holland's infamous "Tulipomania" in the 1630s. They are available in a seemingly endless variety of colors and shapes, from classic single blooms to fringed and ruffled variations. Tulips are a cheerful and versatile choice, perfect for adding a pop of color to gardens or brightening up a bouquet.
4. Carnations
Carnations are a delightful mainstay of May's floral display. Blooming in a vibrant tapestry of colors – from soft pinks and fiery reds to sunshine yellows and elegant whites – carnations offer a bloom for every taste. But their association with May goes beyond mere beauty. Carnations are the traditional Mother's Day flower. This tradition stems back to the early 20th century, when Anna Jarvis, the founder of Mother's Day, chose the white carnation, her mother's favorite flower, to symbolize a mother's pure and everlasting love. Today, carnations remain a popular choice for Mother's Day bouquets, as their cheerful blooms and long-lasting nature offer a heartfelt tribute to the mothers in our lives.
5. Lilacs
Lilacs are another star of the May show. Their clusters of tiny blossoms come in an array of purples, lavenders, and whites, filling the air with their intoxicatingly sweet scent. A whiff of lilacs can instantly transport you back to childhood memories of warm spring evenings.
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