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June birth flower: Rose and Honeysuckle
June's birth flowers are rose and honeysuckle, and its birthstone is pearl. Here's what they mean and how to give them.
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The June palette
June birth flower
Rose
Rosa
The rose stands for love, passion and honor, with the meaning shifting by color.
Rose colors & meanings
- Red: romantic love
- Pink: admiration and gratitude
- White: new beginnings and remembrance
- Yellow: friendship and joy
- Orange: enthusiasm and desire
- Lavender: enchantment and love at first sight
Fossils show roses are about 35 million years old, and people have grown them for at least 5,000 years. Cleopatra is said to have filled rooms with rose petals, the English Wars of the Roses were named after the badges of two noble houses, and in 1986 the rose became the national flower of the United States.
Fun facts
- There are more than 150 wild rose species and tens of thousands of cultivated varieties.
- Rose hips, the fruit left after the flower, are very rich in vitamin C.
- The rose is the official flower of June and of the United States.
June birth flower
Honeysuckle
Lonicera periclymenum
The honeysuckle stands for devoted affection and happiness.
Honeysuckle colors & meanings
- Cream and gold: sweet, lasting bonds
Honeysuckle twines around its support, so it came to symbolize lovers who cling together. In Scottish folklore it was hung over doors to keep witches away.
Fun facts
- You can sip nectar from the base of a honeysuckle flower.
- The scent is strongest in the evening, when it attracts moths.
June birth flower tattoo ideas
The rose is the most tattooed flower in the world. For a birth flower piece, people often choose a fine-line single stem, a black-and-grey traditional bloom, or a small rose with the birth month's date worked into the stem.
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Pearl stands for purity, wisdom, loyalty and calm. White, cream, rosé, gold (South Sea), black and peacock (Tahitian), plus pastel freshwater shades.
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Questions, answered
What is the June birth flower?
The June birth flowers are Rose and Honeysuckle. Rose symbolizes love, passion and honor, with the meaning shifting by color.
What does the June birth flower mean?
Rose means love, passion and honor, with the meaning shifting by color. Honeysuckle means devoted affection and happiness.
What is the June birthstone?
The June birthstone is Pearl, a symbol of purity, wisdom, loyalty and calm. Alternates: alexandrite and moonstone.
What is a good June birth flower gift?
A bouquet of fresh roses, a pressed-flower or illustrated print, a birth flower necklace, or pearl jewelry that pairs the flower and the stone.
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