Top 5 Traditional Christmas Flowers

The Best Flowers to Get You in the Spirit

Why is Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas is You” a subject of pretend dread every year? Because the song starts playing after Halloween and doesn’t stop until December 26, or mid-January, depending on the radio station. But why does that happen every year? Because music is one of the best ways to get in the “Christmas Spirit”.

Similarly, decoration helps you get in the emotional “mood” of the season. If you’re in the south, you don’t get snow, but in the north, the first snowfall will almost assuredly make you start thinking of Christmas. It’s a good idea to get in the Spirit early because Christmas shopping can be rough if you put it off till the last minute!

Plus, it’s the end of the year, and you might as well celebrate making it through another journey around the sun with friends and family. There are decorative options that can bring on this feeling of joy and anticipation almost subconsciously. We’ve grown accustomed to them. When it comes to flowers, this is exceptionally notable.

We all know Poinsettias, but they’re the tip of the iceberg when it comes to traditional Christmas flowers. Here we’ll cover four other Christmas plants which are known to embody the gorgeous festivities of Christmas.

1. Amaryllis

Like poinsettia, amaryllis blooms a gorgeous deep red that perfectly complements wintergreen décor. Though technically tropical, these plants are an excellent choice for tree décor, window dressing, centerpieces, and more. They have an arresting beauty to them that will set off other decoration in stark contrast. 

Amaryllis can be used as an accent, a centerpiece, or its own decorative theme in a given room. It’s recognizable but isn’t always common in western Christmas decor, so it’s sure to cause a sensation.

2. Azalea

Azaleas are related to rhododendrons. They have a pure white coloration that is set off by deep green leaves. Azalea looks the way spearmint candies taste. You can almost feel the cool winter vibes emanating from this gorgeous plant. It’s easy to see why it’s so popular during the Christmas season. It goes very well with snow-themed decor.

3. Christmas Foliages and Roses

Christmas foliages are basically arranged bouquets that include things like pinecones, evergreen branches full of needles, the odd mistletoe berry, and other festive items. Often they come with roses. Such foliages can be arranged into wreaths, they can be only one component of a wreath, or whatever works for a given room’s decor.

Roses are also a traditional Christmas flower, but they don’t get their own slot on this list because roses are basically the archetypal bloom. You find them everywhere throughout the year. That said, because they’re so common, and they are associated with decorative elegance, in a pinch they’re certainly appropriate. 

4. Cymbidium Orchids

These flowers were relatively unknown in modernity until Himalayan forests were rediscovered by western society. Cymbidium Orchids are native to these regions. 

The flowers are a bit unusual, exceptionally elegant, and fine for Christmas decoration. Their blooms are decorative, they have an inherent snowy “feel”, and cut flowers last up to 4 weeks. They are, perhaps, the most rare decorative option on this list as regards Christmas floral arrangements, which will make them exceptionally notable. 

Fine Foliage For Christmas

We already know poinsettias and roses; these are fine to include in foliage arrangements for Christmas décor. A few lesser known, but equally traditional, flowers for Christmas include cymbidium orchids, azalea, and amaryllis. 

If you really want to have some fun, combine all five distinct floral varieties into a single foliage arrangement like a wreath. All flowers on this list could be used together in a complementary way if that’s something which resonates with your inner decorator. The key is finding your balance. You want flowers and other decoration in strong agreement.

Certainly, you can decorate however it suits you. Window dressing, Christmas tree ornamentation, and more are certainly good ways to express your Christmas Spirit this holiday season. 

A few flowers here and there are recommendable as well, they can really help get you and yours in the Spirit. At the end of the day, that’s what you’re going for. So, finally, whatever you do, have fun!