August is a month filled with sunshine, warmth, and celebration — the perfect time to surprise someone special with fresh, vibrant flowers. For August birthdays, the official birth flower is the gladiolus, a tall, elegant bloom that symbolizes strength, integrity, and remembrance. Paired with the month’s gemstone, peridot, you can create a birthday gift that’s both beautiful and meaningful.
At Scotts Flowers NYC, we’ve curated the best ideas for August birthday flowers, blending timeless tradition with modern floral design.
The gladiolus is the centerpiece of August birthday celebrations. Known for its tall stems and vibrant blossoms, this flower adds elegance and drama to any arrangement. Available in a variety of colors — from bold reds to pastel pinks and crisp whites — gladiolus bouquets are perfect for expressing admiration and love. For an easy gift option, order our Ready-Made Bouquets for same-day NYC delivery, featuring seasonal gladiolus when in bloom.
Peridot, the bright green August birthstone, symbolizes prosperity and happiness. While we can’t deliver gemstones, we create arrangements inspired by its fresh, vibrant green tones — think lush green hydrangeas, cymbidium orchids, and green roses or hypericum berries. These peridot flower gifts make a thoughtful nod to the recipient’s birth month. Browse our Green & White Arrangements for peridot-inspired designs.
Beyond gladiolus and peridot tones, August offers an abundance of seasonal blooms. Dahlias, sunflowers, zinnias, and lisianthus are all at their peak — perfect for creating a lush, colorful birthday bouquet. Our designers often blend these summer favorites for Custom Flower Arrangements, ensuring each gift is one-of-a-kind.
Whether you’re sending flowers to their home, workplace, or birthday party venue, Scotts Flowers offers Same-Day Flower Delivery in NYC to make gifting stress-free. Each bouquet is hand-crafted with premium blooms to ensure it’s as memorable as the celebration itself.
From towering gladiolus bouquets to soft, peridot-inspired designs, August birthday flowers are all about capturing the season’s brightness and warmth. Let Scotts Flowers NYC help you make their birthday unforgettable.