To provide a festive touch to this season, you’re going to need some flowers. Luckily, there are many options available that can provide that special Christmas feel without having to spend much money or effort on them. Let’s take a look at some of the options!
Poinsettia
Nothing quite says Christmas like a poinsettia plant! Native to Mexico, they have clusters of modified leaves that are usually a bright red but also come in creamy whites, peachy tones and pinks. These leaves are often mistaken for petals, which is why poinsettias have been called “flower-like.” The true flowers of this plant are inconspicuous greenish-yellow structures hidden by their leafy appendages.
Poinsettias are perfect for decorating your front door step or the inside of your home around Christmas time (my favourite spot is under the Christmas tree!)
To keep your poinsettia healthy during the holiday season, ensure they get indirect light for at least six hours a day, don’t let them get too cold, avoid getting water on the leaves and only ever water when the soil is dry.
Holly
A beautiful tree close to our hearts, holly comes in a wide variety of species but is best known for the small red berries it produces throughout the winter months. The red berries have long made holly a symbol of Christmas celebrations around the world. Holly is often used in wreaths, garlands and decorations for other special occasions too, such as weddings or birthdays.
When you think of holly you may initially think of English holly, with its dark green, spiked leaves. However, Australia has its own variety, with softer leaves but still featuring the beautiful red berries – perfect for using in your Christmas-themed arrangements.
Hippeastrum
Perfectly timed to flower at the end of spring and all the way through December, hippeastrum makes a perfect addition to your Christmas table. Available in red and white, and numerous patterns in between, these flowers look stunning in a Christmas-themed arrangement or just on their own for any occasion!
Fun fact – the name “Hippeastrum” is derived from two Ancient Greek words, “hippeus” (mounted knight) and “astron” (star), which combined mean “knight’s star”.
We’re sure these knight’s stars will look incredible in your Christmas flower arrangements!
There are so many beautiful flowers that you can use for Christmas, and these three are just a few of our top choices for the festive season. If you’ve got a favourite Christmas flower that we haven’t mentioned, let us know! Send us a DM on Facebook or Instagram, or click here to send us a message.
If you’ve left the Christmas shopping a little late this year, why not use a few of these flowers and create your loved one a gift bag arrangement? We’ve got some super-easy instructions available here.
