July Birth Flowers: Larkspur and Water Lily

July’s traditional birth flowers are larkspur and water lily. They offer two different starting points for a birthday gift: tall, expressive blooms and a quieter water-garden image. Use the tradition as inspiration, then consider the recipient’s favorite colors and preferred style. A crochet bouquet can carry a personal birthday message, but its listed flowers should be described accurately rather than renamed to fit the month.

What are the two July birth flowers?

The Old Farmer’s Almanac lists larkspur and water lily as July’s birth flowers. These are traditions of floral symbolism, not a rule that every July-born person must identify with. The two plants also have different forms: a flower spike and a bloom associated with the water’s surface.

Names used in gardening and floristry can overlap. When choosing a handmade bouquet, follow the seller’s actual flower list instead of assuming that every lily is a water lily or that every tall stem represents larkspur.

Flower tradition reference: The Old Farmer’s Almanac birth flower guide.

Use flower meaning as a conversation starter

Larkspur is traditionally connected with positive, lighthearted sentiment, while water lilies often evoke purity and peace. Meanings vary between sources and cultures, so they are better treated as a gentle prompt than a fixed language.

A simple explanation in your own words is more personal than an elaborate claim about someone’s character. You might connect the flowers to an encouraging new chapter, a shared summer memory, or the calm they bring to your life.

Choose a bouquet with a clear connection to July

The Mixed Crochet Bouquet with Delphinium & Rose is a delphinium-inspired choice for someone drawn to July’s tall-flower theme. Its pink and purple palette includes roses and other mixed blooms. It is not a water-lily bouquet and should not be presented as one.

That distinction does not make the gift less meaningful. It simply helps you choose honestly: you are giving a mixed arrangement that connects with the month’s floral idea, not a botanical reproduction of both birth flowers.

See the Mixed Crochet Bouquet with Delphinium & Rose for the current flower arrangement, wrapping, and product details. Explore Mixed Crochet Bouquet with Delphinium & Rose.

Let the recipient’s taste lead the color choice

If the recipient loves soft pinks and lilacs, this palette may feel familiar and easy to place in their home. If those colors are not their style, the birthday tradition does not need to dictate the purchase. A favorite flower or a shared memory may be the stronger connection.

Consider the available display space as well. Check the product information and imagine the bouquet beside the objects already on their desk or shelf. A gift is easier to enjoy when there is somewhere comfortable for it to live.

Give the birthday moment room to feel personal

Explain why the flowers made you think of them, without turning the gesture into a lesson. Keep the message warm and specific. Avoid implying that a flower color reveals a person’s personality or that a traditional meaning is universal.

If you are ordering for a particular date, confirm the current delivery information before paying. A birthday theme is not an arrival guarantee, and a custom or handmade item may require planning.

Help the flowers remain a keepsake

Display crochet flowers somewhere dry, away from strong continuous sunlight, and handle the stems and petals gently. Dust lightly as needed, and follow any care instructions supplied with the product.

Crochet flowers do not wilt like fresh stems, but yarn can collect dust and change with wear or exposure. Caring for the bouquet is part of keeping the birthday memory visible—not a promise that the item will last forever.

For more options, explore our crochet bouquet collection and choose the design that fits the person and the space.

For more guidance: May Birth Flower Guide: Lily of the Valley & Its Meaning; How to Clean and Care for Crochet Flowers Safely.