Forsythia, a birthday flower of March 22nd

There are several different birthday flowers for March 22nd annually, including Forsythia. It typically blooms in March and/or April in Japan. It is in bloom right now in Saitama Prefecture and presumably other parts of the Kanto plain. Its cheery yellow provides a beautiful stark contrast to the pinks and whites of cherry blossoms.

In the Japanese language of flowers, Forsythia is said to represent “anticipation”, “hope” and “concentration”. In Japan, the name "rengyou" レンギョウ is derived from the Chinese characters for “連翹,” though historically the term referred to a different plant species.

Its uplifting color and early bloom make Forsythia a natural symbol of renewed energy and the promise of warmer days ahead. It is also one of the birthday flowers of February 12th annually.