When selecting Christmas flowers, consider the recipient’s personal preferences and the overall theme of the decorations. During the Christmas season, some of following popular flowers are often given as gifts or used for decorations include:
- Poinsettias: These are perhaps the most iconic Christmas flowers. Their vibrant red and green foliage is often associated with the holiday season.
- Christmas Cactus: With its bright and festive blooms, the Christmas cactus is a popular choice for holiday gift-giving.
- Amaryllis: Known for its large, trumpet-shaped flowers, the amaryllis is a striking winter flower that comes in various colors and adds a touch of elegance to Christmas arrangements.
- Holly: While not a traditional flower, holly branches with their red berries are often used in Christmas floral arrangements and wreaths.
- Christmas Roses (Hellebores): These winter-blooming flowers come in various colors, including white and pink, and are a charming addition to Christmas bouquets.
- Red and White Roses: Classic roses in festive red and white colors can be used to create elegant and traditional Christmas floral arrangements.
- Winter Jasmine: This delicate and fragrant flower is another option for Christmas arrangements, providing a touch of winter beauty.
- Paperwhites: These fragrant white flowers are a type of narcissus and are commonly forced to bloom indoors during the winter, making them a popular choice for Christmas.
When creating floral arrangements for the holidays, combining various textures and shades of greenery can result in visually appealing and festive designs. We also include beautiful winter greens into our designs to enhance the feelings you wish to spread during the holidays. Some of those include:
- Pine Branches: Pine is a classic winter greenery that symbolizes the holiday season. The needles add a touch of green, and the scent is reminiscent of a winter forest.
- Cedar Branches: Cedar has a beautiful aroma and adds a vibrant green color to arrangements. Its feathery texture can complement other flowers and greenery.
- Fir Branches: Fir branches are another evergreen option that brings a rich green color and a pleasant fragrance to your floral designs.
- Eucalyptus: While not an evergreen, eucalyptus is a versatile greenery that adds a subtle fragrance and a silvery-blue hue. Silver dollar eucalyptus or seeded eucalyptus are popular choices.
- Boxwood: Boxwood is an evergreen shrub with small, dense leaves. It adds a touch of greenery with a more refined and formal appearance.
- Holly: Holly branches with their glossy green leaves and bright red berries are a classic Christmas greenery choice. Be cautious with the spiky leaves and berries, especially if the arrangement is for a household with pets or small children.
- Juniper: Juniper branches feature blue-green, needle-like foliage and small berries. They can add texture and a hint of color to your winter arrangements.
- Rosemary: Rosemary is an herb that resembles evergreen branches and has a delightful scent. It can be a unique addition to winter bouquets.
- Magnolia Leaves: Magnolia leaves have a glossy, deep green color and a leathery texture. They add a touch of Southern charm to holiday arrangements.
- Pussy Willow: While not strictly green, pussy willow branches with their soft, fuzzy buds can add a wintry and textural element to your designs.
When creating floral arrangements for the holidays, combining various textures and shades of greenery available during the winter season can result in visually appealing and festive designs. We love to experiment with different combinations to achieve the desired look for your winter floral creations.
At Eden Florist we can customize your bouquets and arrangements to suit different tastes and styles, making them a thoughtful and festive gift during the holiday season. Be sure and check out our large selection of Christmas and Hanukkah flowers to send! Call us today at 954.981.5515.