Henry Fletcher’s Twelve Months of Flowers: Free Botanical Prints

A delightful collection of 18th-century flower etchings by Henry Fletcher, one for every month. Free to download and print in high quality.

In 1732, the London engraver Henry Fletcher published a set of botanical etchings that became known as The Twelve Months of Flowers. These prints were based on paintings by Pieter Casteels, a Flemish artist living in England at the time. Casteels was celebrated for his still-life paintings of flowers and birds, and Fletcher turned them into delicate, detailed etchings that could be enjoyed more widely.

The collection shows a bouquet for each month of the year. They were not just decorative but also educational, as they showed which flowers were in bloom or commonly grown during the season. Today, they give us a glimpse into 18th-century horticulture and taste, while still feeling fresh and timeless.

The Flower Bouquets Month by Month

Below you will find all twelve prints to download for free in high resolution. Each image is full of detail and would look beautiful framed as a set or displayed by season. Click on the title above the botanical you want, and a higher-resolution image will open in a new tab, which you can then save or print.

January Flower Bouquet

January’s bouquet is made up of over 30 early bloomers and hardy flowers that brighten the winter months. You’ll notice snowdrops and hellebores, classic signs that spring is on its way.

Print 1: January

February’s Flowers

In February, more delicate flowers begin to appear. Crocuses and violets bring splashes of colour to the cold ground. Tulips also make their first appearance, standing tall and bright, hinting at the abundance of spring still to come. They may be small signs, but together these blooms signal that the seasons are turning.

Print 2: February

March Bouquet

By March, the display is lively and optimistic. Golden daffodils and primroses dominate, with early tulips and anemones woven through. Violets and hyacinths continue to add fragrance and colour, while hellebores and pilewort remind us of the last traces of winter. This is the month where spring really makes its presence known.

Print 3: March Flowers

April Flowers

April’s bouquet bursts with tulips in full variety, from soft pastels to bold stripes, alongside hyacinths, anemones, and ranunculus. Early roses appear, showcasing how quickly the garden comes alive at this time of year. It’s a cheerful, exuberant collection that mirrors the busy growth of spring.

Print 4: April Bouquet

May’s Bouquet

May is when the flowers grow more lush and romantic. Lilac sprays fill the bouquet with fragrance, alongside peonies, irises, and roses. Auriculas still appear, as do carnations and lilies of the valley. The mix feels abundant and full, a celebration of gardens at their best.

Print 5: May Flowers

June Flowers

June is rose season, and the bouquet is rich with them in every shade. Paeonies, columbines, pinks, and campanulas mingle with them, while honeysuckle winds through for scent. This is a month of softness and fullness, where almost every flower is at its prime.

Print 6: Rose Bouquet

July Bouquet

By July, the colours grow bolder and more dramatic. Sunflowers, lilies, and poppies bring warmth and intensity. Marigolds, carnations, and larkspurs add more colour, while hollyhocks and foxgloves give the arrangement height and presence. This is high summer in all its glory.

Print 7: July Flowers

August Bouquet

August continues the summer show with dahlias, hollyhocks, marigolds, and lilies. Carnations and campanulas hold on, while nasturtiums spill out in cascades of orange and red. The bouquet feels strong and confident, echoing the long, hot days of late summer.

Print 8: August Flowers

September Bouquet

September introduces the flowers of early autumn. Asters and chrysanthemums bring purple and gold tones, while Michaelmas daisies brighten the display. Marigolds, nasturtiums, and dahlias still carry summer’s warmth, but the overall feel is more subdued, reflecting the shift in the season.

Print 9: September Flowers

October Bouquet

October features hardy survivors like marigolds and late roses, along with dahlias and chrysanthemums. Ivy and berried branches begin to weave into the bouquets, softening the transition from flower to foliage. It’s a month of lingering colour before the frosts take hold.

Print 10: October Flowers

November Bouquet

November’s bouquet is more restrained, but still striking. Evergreens like bay, laurel, and holly play a bigger role, along with seed heads and berried sprigs. Late chrysanthemums, hellebores, and cyclamen add muted tones, reminding us that beauty still exists in the quieter months.

Print 11: November Flowers

December

December’s arrangement leans into festive greenery. Holly, ivy, laurel, and pine are joined by Christmas roses and bright berries. Citrus blossoms appear again, a nod to orangeries that kept these plants through the winter. This bouquet feels seasonal and celebratory, a fitting close to the floral year.

Print 12: December Flowers

Conclusion & Other Flowers

Henry Fletcher’s Twelve Months of Flowers is more than just a pretty set of prints. It’s a slice of history, showing us what people grew and loved nearly three hundred years ago. The detail in each etching is incredible and the flowers still feel fresh and timeless today.

The prints look wonderful framed as a group, perhaps four for each season, or even one for each month hung like a floral calendar. They’re also lovely for smaller projects like cards, decoupage, or seasonal decorations.

If you love vintage flower art, there are plenty more treasures to explore on Pictureboxblue. The elaborate blooms of the Renaissance Theatrum Florae are a joy to browse, and the dramatic illustrations in Thornton’s Temple of Flora are true works of art. For something lighter and more whimsical, you might enjoy the Flower Fairy prints, or take a look at the large collection of antique botanical posters that make striking wall art.

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