Is Japanese apricot the birth flower for February?

Japanese apricot is one of February's representative flowers. In our calendar, however, the birth flower changes day by day, so the flower depends on the exact date.

Is there a birth flower for February 29?

Yes. Our calendar assigns a flower to February 29 as well.

What flowers are famous in February?

Japanese apricot, camellia, hyacinth, sweet pea, and mimosa.

How do you decide the birth flowers?

We compile them independently from flowering seasons and hanakotoba. Other sources may assign different flowers.

February Birth Flowers

Independently compiled

February is the handover from winter to spring: Japanese apricot, camellia, hyacinth, sweet pea, tulip, primula, mimosa, and stock. Japanese apricot is called the spring-announcing flower and carries the first hint of the new season.

Our birth flowers are an original editorial system based on flowering seasons and hanakotoba. Other sources may assign different flowers to the same date, but this page follows one consistent mapping.

Find the flower for the day you were born.

What is the birth flower of February?

February's birth flowers include Japanese apricot, camellia, hyacinth, and sweet pea. Every day of February has its own flower in our calendar.

Note: a month-based tradition also assigns one flower to the whole month — for February, the Violet. Our calendar assigns one flower to each day, which is a separate original system.See the note on the February birthday colors page →

February birth flowers (29 days)

All 29 days of February, with birth flowers, hanakotoba, and peak seasons. Meanings are examples.

Date	Birth flower	Hanakotoba (example)	Peak season
2/1	Hepatica	trust, shyness	2月・3月
2/2	Ranunculus	radiant charm, you are charming	3月・4月
2/3	Glory of the snow	hope, pride	2月・3月
2/4	Winter cherry	purity, spiritual beauty	2月・3月
2/5	Glory of the snow	hope, pride	2月・3月
2/6	Winter peony	prosperity, regal bearing	1月・2月
2/7	Crocus	joy of youth, yearning	2月・3月
2/8	Stock	eternal beauty, bond of love	2月・3月・4月
2/9	Flowering quince	ordinary, boredom	2月・3月
2/10	Daphne	glory, immortality	2月・3月
2/11	Winter jasmine	blessing, elegance	2月・3月
2/12	Wabisuke camellia	modest beauty, calm	1月・2月・3月
2/13	Crocus	joy of youth, yearning	2月・3月
2/14	Flowering quince	ordinary, boredom	2月・3月
2/15	Stock	eternal beauty, bond of love	2月・3月・4月
2/16	Snowdrop	hope, consolation	1月・2月
2/17	Daphne	glory, immortality	2月・3月
2/18	Primula	joy of youth, hope	2月・3月
2/19	Flowering quince	ordinary, boredom	2月・3月
2/20	Setsubun-so	smile, grace	2月・3月
2/21	Winter cherry	purity, spiritual beauty	2月・3月
2/22	Winter jasmine	blessing, elegance	2月・3月
2/23	Wintersweet	compassion, foresight	1月・2月
2/24	Winter cherry	purity, spiritual beauty	2月・3月
2/25	Daphne	glory, immortality	2月・3月
2/26	Narcissus	mystery, self-respect	12月・1月・2月
2/27	Glory of the snow	hope, pride	2月・3月
2/28	Hepatica	trust, shyness	2月・3月
2/29	Viola	sincere, small happiness	1月・2月・3月・4月

Flowers of Late Winter

February brings flowers that move from winter toward spring: Japanese apricot, camellia, hyacinth, sweet pea, tulip, primula, mimosa, and stock. Japanese apricot is called the spring-announcing flower and carries the first hint of spring.

Hyacinth grows from a bulb and fills a room with scent. Mimosa's small yellow blossoms are a popular celebration of spring. For Valentine's Day, red roses and sweet peas are classics, but choosing by hanakotoba is also lovely.

February brings Setsubun, Valentine's Day, and Risshun, the first day of spring — seasonal turning points. Pair the recipient's birth flower with a spring bloom.

How to Choose a February Birth Flower

By meaning: hyacinth for first love, mimosa for friendship, sweet pea for new beginnings.
By season: Japanese apricot, camellia, hyacinth, and sweet pea peak in February.
By color: pair with the February birthday color for a winter-to-spring gradient.
By occasion: for Valentine's Day, a bouquet of red roses or sweet peas.

FAQ

What is February's birth flower?: February's birth flowers include Japanese apricot, camellia, hyacinth, and sweet pea. Every day of February has its own flower in our calendar.
Is Japanese apricot the birth flower for February?: Japanese apricot is one of February's representative flowers. In our calendar, however, the birth flower changes day by day, so the flower depends on the exact date.
Is there a birth flower for February 29?: Yes. Our calendar assigns a flower to February 29 as well.
What flowers are famous in February?: Japanese apricot, camellia, hyacinth, sweet pea, and mimosa.
How do you decide the birth flowers?: We compile them independently from flowering seasons and hanakotoba. Other sources may assign different flowers.

Our birth flowers are an original editorial system based on flowering seasons and hanakotoba. Meanings are examples and vary by source.Editorial policy

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