What are the traditional Christmas flowers?
It's true that we tend to believe that in winter there are no more flowers.
And yet, there are plenty of flowering plants for the end of year celebrations.
You just need to know them to have a beautiful floral decoration on the table.
And you want a secret? These flowers have an exceptional lifespan.
We can therefore enjoy it for many weeks. Before, during and after the holidays.
It was my florist cousin who recommended the best varieties to me.
And every year, I follow his advice and enjoy 2 months of flowers in the middle of winter.
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It is also called "Christmas star".
And if there is indeed an emblematic Christmas flower , it's the poinsettia.
It's probably because it flowers only once a year at the end of the year.
Or thanks to its red color!
But be aware that there are also white or pink ones.
Whatever the color, this plant makes a beefy effect on the Christmas Eve table.
Do not deprive yourself of it.
On the other hand, don't leave her too much inside, she hates being too hot.
The amaryllis is this huge trumpet-shaped flower that grows visibly.
Alone in a pot or in a bouquet, it is also a true symbol of the holidays.
They come in different colors:red, pink, white, red striped, pink striped...
Something to stick with your festive decor.
To enjoy its flowers in December, you have to plant the huge bulb at the end of October.
At the end of flowering, cut the stem and put the bulb to rest.
Then replant it the following year.
It too only blooms once a year ....and it's during the holiday season.
Red, pink or white, the Christmas cactus or Schlumbergera loves warm atmospheres.
It will therefore be perfect indoors in a heated room.
You know best?
This cactus can flower again for years.
You don't even need to buy more.
If you want to know how to make it bloom again, check out these tips.
It is an elegant and very beautiful flower.
Its strong point is that it blooms for months...in winter.
Hellebore, that's its little name, has incredible colors ranging from white, light green, dark purple.
It is normally an outdoor perennial flower, that is, it blooms again every year.
But it can be used in floral arrangements that are placed on the table.
But, once the party is over, think about putting it back outside, or better, planting it in your garden.
Because they are colorful and they evoke spring , these bulbs are often part of festive compositions...
The hyacinth and the narcissus, it is the hope of the beautiful days on the festive table.
The best?
It is their scent and shimmering colors that bring joy in the middle of December.
With beautiful, colorful blooms that last for weeks, azaleas are perfect for end-of-year tables.
On the other hand, do not forget that they like cool places.
So don't leave them too long in an overheated room.
Once deflowered, its maintenance is easy.
Put the azalea in your garden, under a bush in the shade.
It will bloom again the following year .
They come in all shapes, colors and sizes.
They are often composed of cut flowers such as roses, freesias, lilies, fir branches or eucalyptus.
And embellished with golden pine cones, candles, colored balls...
Others are made up of plants in the ground that can be transplanted in the spring. Christmas rose, heather, hyacinth, small fir, dwarf amaryllis and gold or silver decorations.
It's the most beautiful effect to decorate the house!
If you like dried flowers, you can make pretty, slightly romantic bouquets with your dried garden flowers.
But if you ask me, avoid artificial flowers.
I find that it still has less charm.
Obviously, no celebrations without a small bouquet of holly or mistletoe.
To differentiate them, it's simple.
Holly has red balls and thick, prickly leaves. Rather, it is the symbol of Christmas.
While mistletoe has white balls and rounded leaves. It is typical of the New Year and announces prosperity.
As a bouquet or in a wreath, these two plants will make their little impression on your table or for decoration!
Your turn...
And you, what flowers are you going to put on the table at Christmas? Tell us in the comments what you are referring to. We can't wait to read you!
