Our Favourite Flowers for the Christmas Table

There’s something special about setting the Christmas dinner table. Whether you’ve invited guests or it’s a simple family affair, it’s the one day of the year that you really want to go all-out. And flowers can really take your display to the next level. But which ones should you choose?

Our Top Seven Favourite Flowers for the Christmas Table

Red roses

Red is undoubtedly the colour most associated with Christmas. And red roses are a timeless classic, loved by almost everyone.  While red roses are widely associated with romance, they also have religious connotations and can be used to represent the blood of Christ. But more important than any symbolism is the fact that they look and smell amazing. And whether alone or as part of an arrangement like Christmas Lily, they will bring a touch of beauty to any Christmas table.

Lilies

If ever a flower was made to wow, it is the lily. Big and bold, it is the leading light of our Christmas hand-tied. And you only have to look to see why. While the white lily offers year-round allure, the reddy-orange blooms we’ve chosen for our Christmas displays are striking and statuesque. And they carry the most sublime scent. Giving you extra bang for your Christmas table buck.

Gerbera

We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again. Gerberas are happy flowers. Especially when you choose the more vibrant colours. The simple, daisy-like form works on multiple levels. And can be used beautifully alone or as part of a wider arrangement. In our Christmas Hand-Tied Supreme, we’ve selected these magnificent cerise gerberas with frosted tips. To create a gorgeously garish Christmas centrepiece.

Anthurium Lily

There’s something almost alien about the anthurium lily. With its livid red spathe and protruding spadix. But they’re also incredibly beautiful. And will bring a touch of the exotic to your Christmas display. In our Christmas Candle arrangement, we’ve teamed it up with carnations, roses, and fir for a truly festive feel. But this is a flower that really doesn’t hide its light under a bushel and is sure to draw your guest’s attention.

Red carnations

With their distinctive scent of cloves and long shelf life, carnations make the perfect choice for a Christmas display. And when blended with seasonal foliage, as in our Christmas Vase arrangement, the red colour really pops.   

Chrysanthemums

Chrysanthemums surely must be on everyone’s cut flower list, simply because they last so long in a vase. But if you choose well, they can also be spectacularly beautiful. The red ‘mums we’ve chosen for our Christmas Gift Box arrangement would look amazing all on their own. When accompanied by carnations, pinecones, and the soft blue eryngium, they are simply breath-taking.

Pinecones

OK, so not many people would consider pinecones to be flowers. And you’re probably not going to want to use them as your star table attraction. But when worked into an arrangement, like the Christmas Hatbox, pinecones make a wonderful addition. They don’t fade and deteriorate, and their structure provides lasting interest. So, they’re a great choice to use as background support.

There is no right or wrong when choosing Christmas flowers. Some last longer than others. And not every plant will appeal to all. The best option is to select blooms that make your heart sing. That way, you can be sure that they’ll bring you pleasure throughout the festive period.

If you are looking for the perfect Christmas flower arrangement, check out the Blue Florist Christmas store. Or get in touch to order a unique one-of-a-kind design, created just for you from your favourite blooms.