August Geboertebloem
Gladiolus
met het Poppy · Strength, integrity & moral character
August’s birth flower is the gladiolus, with the poppy as its bold companion. Named for the Latin gladius — a sword — the tall gladiolus has stood for strength and integrity since Roman times.
Wat het betekent
The gladiolus symbolises strength of character, integrity and remembrance — its sword-shape a mark of a heart that won’t be moved. The poppy was read as imagination, peaceful rest and consolation.
Mensen geboren in August
Those born in August are often described as gladiolus types: strong-willed, principled and quietly bold, the kind who hold their ground with grace. Like the poppy, they pair that strength with a vivid imagination — striking, memorable and unafraid to stand out.
Wat de kleuren van het gladiolus betekenen
Red gladiolus
Passion and deep love.
Pink gladiolus
Compassion and motherly love.
Purple gladiolus
Grace, charm and dignity.
Geboertebloemen van de andere maanden
August geboertebloem Veelgestelde vragen
What is the birth flower for August?▾
The gladiolus is August’s primary birth flower, with the poppy as the secondary bloom. The gladiolus symbolises strength of character and integrity.
What does the August gladiolus symbolise?▾
Strength, integrity, moral character and remembrance. Its sword-like form gives it its name and its meaning.