People run around the city with checklists and bags of goodies for friends and family. They save hundreds of recipes. They buy multiple pieces of decor to indulge in the festivities of Christmas. It’s the one time of year when extravagance is the norm.
True fans of the season don’t forget a thing, including Christmas flower decorations. This is for them, from classic Christmas flowers like poinsettias to unique ideas that include candy canes. This blog rounds up the most popular, unique and beautiful flower designs for Christmas.
1. The Legend of Poinsettia
The word synonymous with Christmas flowers is poinsettia. Renowned for their vibrant green foliage and striking red leaves, poinsettias are the quintessential holiday decoration. According to a Mexican legend, a poor girl named Maria, with no gift for baby Jesus, was told that any gift given with love was greater than anything material. She gathered a handful of weeds, and as she placed them at the nativity scene, they transformed into bright red flowers, known as the "Flowers of the Holy Night."
Poinsettias need 12 hours of darkness daily to remain in their prime, making them perfect for the winter season. Their festive colors and elegant appearance add a touch of holiday spirit to any home, making them the ideal choice for Christmas decor. Simply gather a bunch into a vase and place them around your home.
2. It’s Beginning to Look a Lot like Christmas
Add classic Christmas decorations to flower arrangements to indulge in the essence of Christmas. One can use decorations like fairy lights, Christmas tree ornaments like Christmas baubles, artificial pine cones with frosted tips, and any leftover decorations to give the flower arrangement a personalised and unique touch. These Christmas tree ornaments and decorations deserve more appreciation and can add immense sentimental value to Christmas flower decorations. Combine red roses, white lilies and some classic baby’s breath as a centerpiece before adorning it with string lights, baubles and sprigs of pine for a simple and elegant flower design for Christmas!
3. The Diversity of the Wreath
A wreath is a beautiful decoration for the front door and dinner table. For the dinner table, use flowers, fruits, and twigs in the wreath and add a candle in the centre for a cosy, warm atmosphere. A wreath captures the essence of Christmas and can be customised in many ways. White flowers like white orchids, lilies, and snowdrops with gold details make it the perfect representation of a snowy Christmas morning. Fruits and bright flowers like amaryllis make it a vivid decoration for a maximalist home.
4. Welcome to Candyland
Imagine a bouquet with red carnations or camellias, pinecones, berries, candy canes and a red ribbon. This is the perfect Christmas bouquet idea. This bouquet is if one were to take the essence of Christmas- red, green, wintery and full of sweet, good things; and turn it into a bouquet. Red carnations add a lush touch; brown pinecones make the bouquet rustic. The iconic red and white candy canes evoke a touch of the holiday spirit. One can also add the greenery of a fig or holly to create the perfect Christmas flower decoration.
5. The Magic of Mistletoe
Lush green mistletoe sprigs with delicate white berries can add a festive touch to home decor. A red ribbon or red berries can add a pop of colour. Instead of hanging it up, bring the famed Mistletoe down to the dinner table by adding it to a vase for the perfect Christmas vase decoration. The mistletoe, which is associated with love, adds a magical touch to the decoration. Lush green mistletoe sprigs with delicate white berries can add a festive touch to home decor. A red ribbon or red berries can add a pop of color. Instead of hanging it up, bring the famed mistletoe down to the dinner table by adding it to a vase for the perfect Christmas vase decoration. The mistletoe, which is associated with love, adds a magical touch to the decoration. Enhance this arrangement with flowers such as white roses, red poinsettias, or amaryllis. You can also incorporate red and white carnations, green chrysanthemums, or delicate baby's breath for added texture and elegance.
6. The Christmas Trio
The three primary colours of Christmas are red, white, and green. Go the classic route by adding elements of each colour to your flower arrangement. For the red, use roses, carnations, or camelia flowers. For the green, use vibrant sprigs of holly. For the white, use chrysanthemums or lilies. The combination of these three colours can be enhanced by silver or golden elements in the form of ribbons.
7. Pastel Serenity
If you don't like shiny, bright Christmas decorations, pastel floral arrangements are a good alternative. Use pink roses, blue or lavender hydrangeas, pink daises or carnations for a subtle flower arrangement that elevates the space with its delicate charm. You can never go wrong with pastel christmas bouquet ideas.
8. Classic Never Goes Out of Style
The phrase "classic flowers" instantly evokes the image of a bouquet of red roses, and for good reason.
Red roses have remained iconic since the advent of time. They are perfect for all people and appropriate for all occasions. Go the classic route by choosing a big, bright bouquet of red roses. The velvety, deep petals of the red rose can be complemented with sprigs of holly for a festive touch.
Conclusion
The possibilities of Christmas flower decorations are endless. You can choose one of the flower arrangements mentioned above or use your unique, creative mind to create a flower arrangement that aligns with the aesthetics of your home and your preferences. You can choose the classics or opt for unique flowers like blue poppies, ghost orchids or the queen of the night. The world is your oyster!
The best part of this holiday season is that you don’t have to hunt for your preferred flower arrangement while on vacation. With fresh flower delivery, you can explore the lush and unique Christmas flower decorations from the comfort of your home and choose the arrangement that speaks to your soul.
Make Your Christmas Festive with Alpha Floral
Irrespective of where you live in Santa Barbara, Alpha Floral can provide you with the most unique and beautiful Christmas flower arrangements. You can choose from the bouquets made by experts, especially for Christmas or customise your bouquet. Unsure of where to even begin? Our Santa Barbara florist team would love to help you painstakingly craft fresh floral arrangements to make your holiday all the more memorable.
We can help you make the best decision, considering your budget, tastes, and home's aesthetic.
Send us an email at alphafloral@gmail.com or call us on (805)965-5165.
