Top 6 Traditional Christmas Flowers

Are you looking for ways to add some holiday cheer to your Christmas festivities? Traditional Christmas flowers offer freshness and thoughtful design, bringing timeless merriment to any celebration. If you’re preparing to decorate your home or planning beautiful gifts for loved ones, traditional Christmas floral arrangements can instantly set the tone. Here’s how you can embrace the magic of the season with traditional Christmas flowers tailored to your event.

Choosing the Perfect Traditional Christmas Bouquet

The tradition of embracing Christmas with traditional flowers can date back to pagan celebrations while combining modern Christian symbolism. During the winter solstice, many pagans would celebrate with fresh evergreens that were known for their continual and awe-inspiring rebirth—think mistletoe, holly, pine, and fir.

Over the years, Christians began to adopt these traditions, adding a modern yet thoughtful spin in the classic Christmas bouquet. The red and white Christmas bouquet became a standard option balancing color and style especially when they’re still complemented with fresh greenery. 

These are some of the most popular Christmas bouquet ideas that have stood the test of time.

Poinsettia Bouquet

Decorating for the holidays with Poinsettias traces back to the Mexican legend of Pepita, a young, poor girl who offers up a bouquet of weeds to the baby Jesus. This small, yet thoughtful offering is turned into red flowers, turning the poinsettia into a quintessential holiday flower. Today, you can find a wide range of poinsettia flower arrangements including reds, whites, and mixed color combinations.

Potted Amaryllis Stem

Place a modern spin on the traditional red Christmas bouquet with a potted option. A potted amaryllis stem is a bold choice that reappears every holiday season and comes available in seasonal varieties, including the “Merry Christmas” option featuring a white burst in the center. This is a beautiful choice for gifting or decorating since it can rebloom year after year.

Red Roses Bouquet

One of the most traditional flowers to send is a bouquet of red roses. Red roses look beautiful in a vase and pair nicely with white flowers mixed with greenery. Since roses are often used to symbolize passion and commitment, they can add an extra layer of meaning to your holiday decor.

Christmas Roses Bouquet

Although the name can be misleading, the Christmas Rose (“Helleborus niger”) is part of the buttercup family. This beautiful flower blooms during the winter months and features white petals that closely resemble the look of a rose. Christmas roses are a traditional option chosen for its cozy garden style, making it a charming gift for the holiday season.

Red and White Carnations

A red and white Christmas bouquet can evoke feelings of the snowy feeling with pops of traditional merriment. Since carnations come in both bold reds and pure whites, they make a great choice for holiday bouquets. Red and white carnation bouquets can be arranged with greenery and elegant decor to capture both traditional appeal and cheerful ambiance.

Winter Holly Arrangement

White flower arrangements perfectly embrace the freshness and purity of the Christmas season, and they can be easily enhanced with traditional greenery. Add some winter holly to your flower bouquets to make them feel ever more seasonal. Around the Middle Ages, holly began to represent Christianity due to their green leaves (representing protection) and red berries (representing the blood of Christ), and have been used to decorate for the holidays ever since.

Can’t decide on which flowers are best? A mixed flower bouquet offers beautiful harmony by combining styles, colors, and symbolism. Local and online florists often offer mixed bouquets that combine a traditional flower with fresh greenery and delicate decor to create a grand centerpiece or gifting arrangement that will be perfect for any upcoming holiday celebration.

How to Personalize Traditional Christmas Flower Arrangements

If you’re interested in ordering a timeless bouquet this year but wish it could be made a bit more personal, there are many ways you can spruce up your arrangement.

Flowers in hat boxes make for a beautiful, ready-to-gift bouquet that the recipient can continue to hold onto and display every year. Red and white ranunculus flowers can quickly fill your box, while lisianthus paired with greenery can add a gentle touch. You can add an extra holiday gift with a handmade Cuddles doll customized to your assortment!

Sending a Traditional Christmas Gift Bouquet

From decking the halls with traditional Christmas centerpieces to sending gorgeous gifting bouquets, Flowers’ Cuddles can help you find the perfect florals for your festivities. We offer convenient Christmas flower delivery services throughout the Metro DC area and nationwide.

Begin your flower delivery in Springfield, Alexandria, Annandale, Arlington, Bethesda, Burke, Centreville, Fairfax, Falls Church, Great Falls, Herndon, Lorton, McLean, Silver Spring, or Washington, DC.

What Are Traditional Christmas Flowers?

Poinsettias, holly, and mistletoe are traditional flowers used in winter celebrations for hundreds of years. Traditional Christmas celebrations also incorporate poinsettias, roses, and even carnations.

Which Flowers Work Best for a Red and White Christmas Bouquet?

Try sticking to a red or white main flower (like roses or carnations) mixed with traditional greenery fillers (like pine or holly).

Can I Customize a Christmas Bouquet to Match my Home Decor?

Although red and white Christmas flowers are a top choice for the holiday season, choosing Christmas flowers for home decor should be a personal experience. You can customize your bouquet easily by:

• Selecting Colors and Shades That Complement Your Space

• Choosing Between Modern Single or Charming Mixed Bouquets

• Adding Unique Add-Ons, Like Cuddles Dolls or Hat Boxes

Which Christmas Flowers Last the Longest Indoors?

Potted plants last longer than traditional bouquets. With proper care, poinsettias can last for up to 8 weeks, helping them last through your celebrations. Although the amaryllis usually remain bloomed for a week, they can continue to rebloom for many decades.