Weve got easy ways for you to add winter flowers to yourChristmas decorthat add festive cheer to the season.
Of those winter floral purchases, 54 percent of consumers are buying fresh flowers for their homes.
What are they buying?
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Its no surprise that red poinsettias top the list.
Popular additions to floral displays include succulents and dried botanicals, along with local flowers and foliage.
Don’t forget to add your own seasonal touches, such as mistletoe or seedpods from your backyard.
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The Ice Punch variety has white-and-silver leaves.
you could create a variegated look by adding silver spray paint to a red poinsettia.
Place these Christmas flowers in a pretty silver pot to show off the sparkle.
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Arrange large red blooms like ranunculus, peonies, tulips, or carnations to get the look.
Accent the flower arrangement with cut branches.
Continue the color theme by filling clear containers with blue, green, and metallicnew or oldornaments.
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Include various evergreen sprigs such as spruce and hollybonus if your holly branches are still holding their berries!
Finally, accessorize with decorations of the season:vintage ornaments, colorful bows, and keepsake tea towels.
White Roses & Pine
This arrangement is simple and sweet.
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Fill your favorite glass vase with cut roses and pieces of pine.
For an extra merry touch, include cranberries in the vase.
Round ornaments in a variety of sizes create festive sparkle and shine.
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To keep your hydrangeas fresh, store them in medium light at temperatures below 70 degrees Fahrenheit.
Winterberry and Amaryllis Flowers
Nothing says Christmas more than traditional red-and-green decor.
Simple arrangements of red amaryllis, tulips, and winterberries look beautiful on yourChristmas mantel.
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Drape pretty ornaments from the winterberries.
Tokeep your amaryllis fresh, expose it to bright light as much as possible.
Cymbidium Orchid
This long-lasting orchid is an elegant addition to your holiday decor.
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The fresh and bright color helps lift the winter blues and makes for a gorgeous Christmas display.
Cymbidium orchidsdo best in bright light and when they are watered weekly.
Dahlia With Greenery
Greet your holiday guests with a beautiful arrangement of potted dahlias.
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Use a pretty silver pot and tie oversized ornaments around the neck using a long red ribbon.
A generous gathering of greenery fills out the display.
Long-Stemmed Red Amaryllis
A long-stemmed arrangement of red amaryllis is simple and elegant.
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There’s a wide variety of red amaryllis plants you’ve got the option to choose from.
The Benfica variety is rich in color, while the Monaco is bright.
Make it a very merry Christmas display by tying a red ribbon around the group of stems.
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Moth orchids are easy to care for and bloom for as long as four months.
Fill an oversized vase with your favorite color of orchid and a variety of small, shimmery ornaments.
Watering once a week will keep your festive orchid fresh for the whole holiday season.
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Enhance an arrangement with cheerful ornaments and with too-pretty-to-eat candy canes.
White Amaryllis with Evergreens
Pretty white amaryllis blooms look festive in a simple red vase.
Place it on a round mirror with mini Christmas presents and ornaments to complete the holiday feel.
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Complement the classic Christmas flowers with pieces of evergreen.
Try arranging red poinsettia leaves in three or more vintage jars.
Place them in a matching serving tray to create a gorgeous centerpiece.
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Fill in with bits of fern and evergreen.
Crisp fruit, such as pears or apples, make great fillers for thisChristmas centerpiece idea.
Roses, Tulips & Hydrangeas
This oversized Christmas dinner table arrangement is simpler than it looks.
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The roses and tulips add a spectacular pop of traditional color while the hydrangeas create volume.
Let the pepper berries drape over the side for more texture and depth.
Use extra pepper berries to createpretty place configs.
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Cut Poinsettias
A holiday favorite, the poinsettia is a great flower for Christmas decoration.
Step away from the traditional potted poinsettia and create an arrangement with tiny vases.
Mix and match varieties for a fantastic look.
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Finish the grouping with sprigs of evergreen, Christmas bush clippings, and cut branches.
Place the arrangement in a tall gold vase for a dash of glitz and glam.
Surround with ornaments and other greenery to bring in the traditional colors of Christmas.
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Paperwhites & Cranberries
Paperwhitesare among the easiest flowers to grow and maintain.
Place your variety in a glass pot and fill with cranberries.
Scatter evergreen pieces and cranberries around the arrangement for a pretty centerpiece or elegant side table display.
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Place in a pretty white vase and accent with a small wrapped present.
Star-of-Bethlehem, Tulips & Roses
Full and merry, this arrangement welcomes the season in style.
Surround with other holiday elements for an easy Christmas display.
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Red Poinsettia & Silver Leaves
A stand-alone poinsettia is pretty and poised.
Blend with shimmery silver sage leaves and winterberries to make this festive plant even merrier.
Frequently Asked Questions
First, start with the freshest flowers you’re free to find.
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Second, cut the stems at a 45-degree angle with a sharp knife before placing them in lukewarm water.
And lastly, keep the flower arrangement away from hot radiators and cold drafts.
Consider putting them in the coolest room of your home overnight.
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That means youll need to start the process around August or purchase pre-chilled bulbs.
Any potted flower arrangementsof which you find several in the list abovetypically last longer than cut flower arrangements.
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