What Are the Best Flowers for Christmas 2026?
What are the top trends in Christmas floral arrangements this year?
When it comes to Christmas flower arrangements in 2026, it’s shaping up to be a season of colour and vibrance. Festive aesthetics change with every coming year, so if you’re looking for new ideas for Christmas flowers, Freddie’s Flowers has plenty of suggestions for the best flower arrangements for your Christmas aesthetic.
In this guide, we’ll bring light to some of the brightest floral displays, worthy of the centrepiece spot on your festive dining table, and unpick the meaning of traditional Christmas flowers, so that you can curate the perfect arrangement to complement your 2026 decor.
What are the Top Trends in Christmas Floral Arrangements this Year?
Wondering which flower is for Christmas? Despite being a cold and frosty time of year, there are several flowers that are traditionally associated with the Christmas season. Let’s talk about the most popular varieties and the meaning of Christmas flowers:
While festive hues like reds and greens are constant, seasonal trends keep changing. This year, festive florals are branching out. Consider some of our florist’s favourite festive trends for 2026 when piecing together your Christmas blooms
- Deep Reds: It wouldn’t be Christmas without a touch of red in the mix. This year, however, the hues are deep, dark, and dramatic. Think garnet and burgundy blooms, made up of red roses, amaryllis, hypericum, and more.
- Jewel Tones: From Christmas tree decorations to winter flowers, one of 2026’s biggest seasonal trends is jewel tones. Emerald, amethyst, and sapphire tones combine modern luxe with Christmas’ playful sensibilities. Combine rich scarlet limonium and amaryllis with purple acacia for a vibrant flower bouquet that truly shines.
- Frosted Neutrals: Go for an effortless Scandi look with frosted neutrals that capture the frosty feel of winter. Decorate your home with minimalist cream, white, and silvery-green foliage that transforms your space into a winter wonderland. Think tall waxflower, alstroemeria, and lilies amongst pine and eucalyptus for that chilly woodland feel.
Styling Your Floral Arrangements in 2026
Choosing your flowers, colours, and aesthetic is one thing, but arranging your blooms is another story. Take inspiration from our florists’ favourite winter styles and make sure your displays complement the rest of your festive decor.
- The Rustic ‘Just-Gathered’ Look: Build loose arrangements with seasonal greenery like pine and eucalyptus and let the foliage do the heavy lifting. Then add two or three focal blooms to inject some colour and vibrancy into your display.
- Christmas Cottage Charm: Choose soft, abundant, delicate flowers like roses, carnations, and chrysanthemums for bold charm that feels at home in a country kitchen.
- Single Stem Statements: Take the understated approach with one dramatic bloom per vase and group them in clusters for a curated feel. Think amaryllis as your table centrepiece, or spread them across the mantelpiece to match your tree’s design.
- Oversized Centrepieces: More is more. After all, it’s Christmas. Why not go all out? Style an abundant bouquet made up of large-headed amaryllis, lilies, delphinium, and more. We’re all about creating blooms that command the attention of the room, but just make sure to trim the stems and use a smaller vase so that guests can see each other across the table!
What is the most popular decoration for Christmas?
There’s no question that the Christmas tree is the very symbol of the season, but it’d be a shame to let your decorative endeavours end with the star that sits atop it.
This year, we’re adding a festive touch to your dining table with our Christmas tablescaping sets, featuring vases, bottles, candleholders, candles, ribbons, and even stylish name cards.
Let us introduce you to our most popular decorations, which complement your floral arrangements and help make your Christmas dinner even more special.
- Gold & Garnet Set: The crown jewels of your dining table, this set features candles, vases, and more, with warm and opulent gemstone tones that shimmer and shine. This set’s berry-esque palette looks stunning when styled with our Silk Pyjamas bouquet.
- Cobalt & Cognac Set: Experiment with a modern take on the Christmas aesthetic this year. With a blue and warm terracotta palette, this set screams luxe. Contrast its colours with the Burgundy Kiss bouquet for a bold display that doesn’t compromise on vibrance.
- Emerald and Amethyst Set: As far as colours go, it doesn’t get much more festive than green. For a contemporary twist, however, we’re switching out its ordinary red counterpart for something a little more sophisticated: amethyst. Pair this with our Christmas Lights bouquet for a dining table display that is both tasteful and chic.
What is the Traditional Christmas Flower?
Wondering which flower is for Christmas? Despite being a cold and frosty time of year, there are several flowers that are traditionally associated with the Christmas season. Let’s talk about the most popular varieties and the meaning of Christmas flowers:
- Mistletoe: Perhaps the most iconic Christmas flower, mistletoe is a hardy evergreen plant that was traditionally associated with love and fertility. The idea of kissing under the mistletoe was popularised during the Victorian era and remains a romantic, festive tradition today.
- Holly: Famously used in Christmas wreaths, holly’s very image is synonymous with the Christmas season. As an evergreen plant, holly historically symbolised life and hope during the cold winter months. Christians, however, view holly as a reminder of Jesus’ thorn crown and the sacrifice he made for humanity.
- Amaryllis: Recognised for their undeniably Christmassy appearance, Amaryllis’ red, trumpet-shaped heads are a must-have in any Christmas display. Surviving the winter season, these flowers symbolise life and resilience during dark times.
- Christmas roses: Another traditional Christmas flower is the rose. With both festive red and frosty white blooms, they complement the seasonal aesthetic with ease, and with a truly timeless appeal, roses are the perfect addition to a wide range of Christmas bouquets.
How Do I Keep My Christmas Flowers Fresh?
Whilst Christmas creeps up on us quickly, it’s still a long season. Make sure that your Christmas flowers are just as fresh when you’re hanging Christmas lights as they are when you’re feasting on your Christmas dinner by following our tips to keep your flowers fresh:
- Trim stems at an angle and place them in fresh, room-temperature water.
- Remove any leaves below the waterline to prevent bacteria.
- Change the water every few days and top up as needed.
- Keep flowers away from direct heat or draughts — fireplaces may look lovely, but they’ll shorten vase life.
With the right care, your festive flowers will keep blooming beautifully right through to the New Year.
Find the Best Flowers for Christmas at Freddie’s Flowers
Now that you’ve got some ideas for Christmas flowers, it’s time to start planning your arrangements. At its heart, a Freddie’s Christmas is all about coming together — flowers at the centre of the table, a moment shared and joy that blooms long after the tree comes down.
Subscribe to Freddie’s Flowers just in time for Christmas to invite a natural warmth that encapsulates festive joy into your home. Or why not gift flowers to your nearest and dearest to spread the Christmas spirit?
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to order Christmas flowers?
The best time to pre-order Christmas flowers in the UK is from November through early December, so you can secure your chosen delivery date, enjoy free delivery before the rush, and ensure your flowers arrive fresh for your celebrations.
Are Christmas wreaths Pagan?
The festive wreath has been adopted by a range of groups throughout history, including Pagans. Pagans used wreaths to celebrate Yule, or the winter solstice, and the return of the sun. They believed that the wreath was both a symbol of the cycle of the calendar and eternal life.
When should you put up a Christmas wreath in the UK?
When it comes to decorating the home with Christmas wreaths and other decorations, everybody has their own preferences. While many start decorating in November, others wait until 1 December to hang their wreath, marking the start of Advent.
Posted on 17th October 2025
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