November is quiet late autumn: days grow shorter, gardens prepare for winter and we crave warmth and comfort at home. November’s birth flower is the chrysanthemum, one of the hardiest flowers, blooming until the frosts. Here’s what it means, what blooms in November and which bouquet to give someone born in November. Next month: December flowers.
The chrysanthemum is November’s flower and a symbol of longevity, joy and friendship. In Japan it is tied to the imperial family and means nobility; in China, wisdom and a serene old age. The meaning shifts with colour: yellow for joy and warmth, white for sincerity, red for love. The full list is in birth month flowers.
Chrysanthemums come as single-headed and spray, daisy, pompon, spider and anemone types. Forms and varieties with photos are in types of chrysanthemums. For each colour and country tradition, see chrysanthemum meaning.
What blooms in November
In November, gardens still hold chrysanthemums, autumn asters, ornamental cabbage and late roses until the first frosts. How to overwinter chrysanthemums is covered in growing chrysanthemums. Indoors it’s time for cyclamen, orchids and the first poinsettias; at the florist’s, chrysanthemums, roses, hydrangeas and evergreen branches for early winter arrangements.
A bouquet for November birthdays
November birthdays suit warm chrysanthemum bouquets: yellow and orange for energy, white and cream for tenderness, burgundy for a deep autumn mood. Chrysanthemums last 2–3 weeks; see chrysanthemums in a vase. November falls under Scorpio and Sagittarius: rich burgundy for Scorpio, bright and unusual arrangements for Sagittarius.
Is it OK to give chrysanthemums?
In some European countries chrysanthemums are associated with remembrance days, but in Ukraine they are freely given for any occasion, from birthdays to Teachers’ Day. For a festive look, choose bright colours and pair them with roses or hydrangeas.
Chrysanthemums for November birthdays
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Graduated from Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Institute of Biology and Medicine (2001). BSc in Biology, MSc in Horticulture. Writes about plants, works at a garden centre selecting and repotting plants, and contributes to plant reference guides.
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