All birth-flowers

Close up of a yellow pincushion flower

Kate’s Australian October Birth Flower: The Pincushion

October in Melbourne feels like the curtain-up on spring’s main performance. Wisteria drapes heritage verandas, warm breezes carry the scent of freshly cut lawn, and sunset arrives in the saturated...

Read more
Cherry Blossom growing on tree

Kate’s Australian August Birth Flower: Cherry Blossom

August in Melbourne is the precipice: late-winter breath meeting the first promise of spring. It is the season for applauding promotions won through grit, honouring graduates poised for flight, and...

Read more
Red winter rose growing in garden

Kate’s Australian July Birth Flower: The Winter Rose

July in Melbourne carries a weight the other months don’t quite relate to. It isn’t the crisp novelty of early autumn or the glittery promise of December, it’s the month...

Read more
Hero close-up of lavender and creamy-white tulip for June birth-flower blog.

Kate’s Australian June Birth Flower: The Tulip

As Melbourne settles into the heart of winter, there’s something profoundly moving about celebrating life’s milestones amid the season’s quiet strength. June birthdays carry a special weight as they’re the...

Read more
May Birthday Flower Chrysanthemum in purple tones en-mass

Kate’s Australian May Birth Flower: Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum morifolium)

As autumn settles gently over Melbourne, the city is bathed in a soft, golden light. The days are cooler, the nights a touch crisper, and there’s a calm, reflective mood...

Read more
Close up of Eucalyptus leaves with grey background

Kate’s Australian April Birth Flower: Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus spp.)

As we ease into April, Melbourne begins to shift into a gentler, golden rhythm. The long shadows, cool mornings, and amber-tinted skies invite a slower pace, a moment of pause....

Read more
Sunflower shown from behind with black back drop

Kate’s Australian March Birth Flower: The Sunflower (Helianthus annuus)

As we welcome the month of March in Melbourne, it's a time to treasure the lingering sunlight, gather outdoors with family and friends, and appreciate the city’s wonderfully diverse natural...

Read more
Close up of burgundy Dahlia Flower

Kate’s Australian February Birth Flower: The Dahlia (Dahlia pinnata)

As the calendar turns to February, Melbourne basks in the lingering warmth of summer and a hint of autumn’s promise of milder weather. It is a wonderful time for outdoor...

Read more
Close up of blue hydrangeas

Kate's Australian January Birth Flower: Hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla)

  As the calendar clicks over to January, a new year blossoms with fresh hopes and possibilities. In Australia, this month brings long, sunny days, warm breezes, and a vibrant summer palette...

Read more
December Birth Flower Smoke Bush

Kate's Australian December Birth Flower: Christmas Bush (Ceratopetalum gummiferum)

As we welcome the festive month of December, it’s my pleasure to present the next instalment in our year-long exploration of birth flowers curated specifically for Australia. This time, we’re...

Read more
Close up of a Waratah Flower with a white backdrop

Kate's Australian November Birth Flower: Waratah (Telopea speciosissima)

November is a time when spring is in full swing, and the world around us bursts with life. In many parts of Australia, the air is getting warmer, the days...

Read more