The Best Flowers and Plants for a Festive Christmas Display

The holidays are about traditions, memories and filling your home with cozy decorations that set the scene. Part of creating a warm, welcoming atmosphere involves incorporating fresh foliage and blooms into your seasonal styling. Certain plants just seem to exemplify the spirit of Christmas whether due to their colors, smells, or timing of peak bloom periods. Let’s explore the top christmas plants and flower choices that are ideal for festive displays.

Poinsettias

Poinsettias are a very popular Christmas flower choice at local florists in Glencoe MN. They are commonly seen in shades of red but also come in white, pink, and orange hues. Poinsettias have clusters of colorful bracts that resemble holly leaves rather than true flowers. They are drought tolerant and survive well indoors near a window. Poinsettias will add a splash of color to your Christmas decorating.

Christmas Cactus

Christmas cacti, also known as Schlumbergera, bloom around the holidays with petals in shades of pink, red, orange, or white christmas flowers. They are epiphytic cacti native to tropical forests in Brazil. Christmas cacti have jointed green stems with rounded scalloped edges on their leaves. They flower more profusely if the days become shorter, as they would in late fall and early winter. They make a great low-maintenance option from local Glencoe florists for a festive plant.

Amaryllis

Amaryllis are known for their large trumpet-shaped blooms that come in shades of red, pink, white, and orange. They are usually sold as bulbs around the holidays and will regrow each year. After flowering, the stalk will die back but the bulbs will remain dormant until next year. Amaryllis like indirect sunlight and need less watering when their leaves die back after blooming. Their large showy blooms are sure to add holiday cheer.

Paperwhites

Paperwhites are another bulb flower option that bloom around Christmas time. Their sweetly fragrant white star-shaped flowers create a winter wonderland vibe. Paperwhites thrive in soil or even in a glass filled with pebbles and water. Placing them near a window will encourage flowering. Once blooming ends, you can enjoy the greenery for a while before replacing the water. Paperwhites are low-fuss and high-impact Christmas decor and are usually available at many flower shops in Glencoe MN.

Christmas Cactus

Christmas cacti, also known as Schlumbergera, bloom around the holidays in shades of pink, orange, white, or red Christmas flowers. They are epiphytic cacti native to tropical forests in Brazil. Christmas cacti have jointed green stems with rounded scalloped edges on their leaves. They flower more profusely if the days become shorter, as they would in late fall and early winter. They make a great low-maintenance option for a festive plant.

Mistletoe

Mistletoe adds a touch of romantic tradition to Christmas decorating. It's the season after all! Hang small bundles over doorways for guests to receive a kiss. Mistletoe has glossy evergreen leaves and produces white berries around the holidays. While pretty to look at, all parts of the plant are poisonous if ingested by humans or pets. Enjoy mistletoe as a decorative touch, not as part of your centerpiece bouquet.

Ivy

English ivy, Boston ivy, and Swedish ivy all work well for christmas flower arrangements, wreaths, or to trail along your mantel. Their dark green foliage provides lush greenery to accent your Christmas colors. Ivy thrives in low to medium light and endures well indoors throughout winter. Snip stems as needed to encourage bushy growth. Ivy adds festive fullness and rustic charm to your seasonal styling.

Pine, Fir, or Spruce Branches

Fresh cut evergreen branches are a classic part of Christmas decor. Use small potted trees, tabletop trees, or limited stem pickings to incorporate the signature Christmas tree fragrance and texture into your interior decorating. Trim the lower branches from yard trees if you have access. Smaller potted conifers like Norfolk Island pine make long-lasting houseplants that continue to provide festive flair post-holidays.

Koreen's Floral makes it easy to bring the joy of fresh flowers and greenery indoors this Christmas. Our festive plant choices will last throughout the holidays, infusing your home with classic yuletide cheer. Order your Christmas flower delivery!