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16.07.2024 - 13:28 / growingfamily.co.uk / Catherine
Welcome to a fun guide to flowers that start with the letter “M”. This list features a gorgeous array of blooms, from the majestic Magnolia to the vibrant Marigold.
Perhaps you need some ideas on flowers starting with M for baby names, floral designs, or your own plant knowledge. Or maybe you just want to enjoy some lovely flower images. Whatever your motivation, you’ll find lots of lovely flower inspiration here.
For each of the 35 flowers beginning with M on this list we’ve included some key facts, an image, common names and associated symbolism (our guide to birth month flowers has more flower symbolism).
The dainty little flowers of Madder are really small – less than 5mm – and appear in summer. This climbing plant can reach 1.5m tall.
Madder flowers symbolise tranquility.
A hugely popular garden tree, Magnolia produces stunning flowers in a spring garden. The flowers are usually white, pink, or purple.
Magnolia trees symbolise nobility, love of nature, and dignity.
This summer-flowering ornamental plant that produces pink, white or purple flowers.
Mallow flowers are associated with love, fertility and protection.
If you like the idea of tropical flowers that begin with M, the trumpet-shaped blooms of Mandevilla is a great option. This flowering tropical plant is native to Central and South America, and produces large blossoms in shades of pink, white, and red.
Mandevillas symbolise resilience and strength.
Mandrake plants have a rich history of association with magic and pagan traditions. More recently, their inclusion in the Harry Potter books has caused renewed interest in this flowering plant. The flowers appear in spring and can be shades of purple, green, or yellow.
Mandrakes symbolise magic, love and good luck.
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