Top 10 Popular Christmas Flowers for 2025

Is there any time of year more captivating than Christmas? The charm of frosty mornings, the enchanting twinkle of lights, and the comforting glow of cosy nights – it’s a season filled with joy, warmth, and celebration.

Seasonal Christmas flowers and plants beautifully capture that festive feeling. From rich red flowers and lush green foliage to elegant, wintry white petals, festive florals add a magical touch to your Christmas décor.

Not sure which to choose? Discover the most popular Christmas flowers and plants for 2025 to inspire your home decorations or floral gifting this holiday season.

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What are the Most Popular Christmas Flowers?

From traditional Christmas flowers and plants to more exotic blooms for a contemporary aesthetic, here’s our list of the top 10 best Christmas flowers for bouquets, arrangements, and wreaths in 2025.

Poinsettia Christmas plant with bright red and deep green leaves

1. Poinsettia

No classic Christmas centrepiece is complete without a Poinsettia. These iconic Christmas plants offer a striking mix of bright red and verdant green foliage that perfectly embodies the traditional colours of the festive season.

Interestingly, the eye-catching red of the poinsettia plant Christmas flower isn’t a flower at all. In fact, these ‘petal’-type blooms are the plant’s showy upper leaves called ‘bracts’, and the flowers themselves are hidden within the centre of the leaves. Despite this hidden detail, nothing about the poinsettia’s charm is subtle. Its bold colour and festive flair make it a standout feature in Christmas decorations, from elegant table centrepieces to welcoming hallway displays.

Our poinsettias are proudly Scottish-grown to the highest quality standards, ensuring lush, healthy plants that last throughout the holidays.

2. Amaryllis

Amaryllis is an incredibly popular Christmas flower. Blooming in luxurious reds and snowy whites, these trumpet-shaped blooms make the best Christmas flower bouquets. Flowering for up to seven weeks indoors and lasting around three weeks after cutting, amaryllis is one of the longest-lasting and lowest-maintenance Christmas blooms. With the proper care, you can expect amaryllis arrangements to thrive throughout the whole festive season and into the New Year.

Red amaryllis plant against a backdrop of warm fairy lights

Azalea plant with pure white flowers and dark green leaves

3. Azalea

One of our most popular potted plants for Christmas is the azalea. Part of the rhododendron family, azaleas bloom for around a month, showing off stunning white or red petals against emerald-green leaves – the perfect centrepiece for Christmas dinner tables and charming decorations.
Available from our garden centre, we recommend keeping your azalea in a cool, shady spot away from direct heat, and watering two to three times a week by fully submerging it in room-temperature water. Want to get even more out of your azalea? After displaying it in your home, you can plant it in a shady spot in your garden to enjoy its beauty for even longer!

4. Cymbidium Orchids

Veering away from the more traditional Christmas blooms, Cymbidium Orchids offer an elegant and exotic twist on classic Christmas bouquets. Blossoming in winter, these spectacular seasonal flowers feature long, striking stems and delicate petals that add texture, structure, and splendour to festive arrangements. Opt for the captivating white flowers at Christmas for a luxurious wintry floral display.

Close-up of white cymbidium orchids alongside festive foliage

Festive floral bouquet of white Christmas roses and green foliage

5. Christmas Rose

Also known as Hellborus niger, the Christmas Rose is, unsurprisingly, synonymous with festive florals. Blooming in mid-winter, this delicate yet hardy bloom withstands the harsh weather of the colder months to bring us some much-needed cheer. Ironically, not a rose at all, but part of the buttercup family, the Christmas rose’s pure white flowers bring eye-catching elegance and beauty to arrangements and Christmas wreaths all winter long.

6. Red Roses

Luxury Christmas flower bouquet including red roses, foliage, pine codes, and red berries

Close-up of red holly berries and green leaves against a background of warm Christmas lights

7. Holly

When discussing flowers that represent Christmas, we can’t ignore holly. With its decadent red berries and spiky green leaves, this robust shrub is at home in any and all festive arrangements. From door wreaths and centrepieces to extra touches to your Christmas tree decoration, holly is a festive standout.

8. Carnations

Timeless, versatile, and long-lasting, carnations are the understated beauties of Christmas arrangements. Blooming in a multitude of hues, including festive reds and whites, carnations add texture, fullness, and elegance to any festive display. Pair them with seasonal amaryllis, lush red roses, and evergreen foliage for a remarkable festive bouquet.

Festive floral bouquet including red carnations, roses, and pine cones

Fresh mistletoe tied with a bright red ribbon

9. Mistletoe

Embodying the carefree romance of the holiday period is mistletoe. Symbolic of love, peace, and goodwill, this distinctive little plant with its bright green leaves and dainty white berries epitomises festive cheer and celebration. Adaptable and appealing, mistletoe is most traditionally hung in doorways for those Christmassy smooches, but is equally at home in fresh wreaths, garlands, and centrepieces.

10. Festive Foliage

The best Christmas flower arrangements include enchanting festive foliage. From snow-dusted pine cones and evergreen spruce to elegant eucalyptus and juicy berries, seasonal foliage adorns your blooms with the magic of the winter wonderland. Bouquets, wreaths, garlands, and centrepieces, adding festive touches creates an enchanting floral display that embodies the beauty of the Christmas season.

Array of festive foliage including pine, red berries, pine cones, and eucalyptus

What are Traditional Christmas Flowers?

The most iconic Christmas flower is the Poinsettia. This popular red Christmas flower with green foliage has become synonymous with the holiday season and features in many Christmas floral decorations. Other traditional Christmas flowers and plants include holly, ivy, and mistletoe.

Which Christmas Flower Lasts the Longest?

Many traditional Christmas flowers boast an excellent vase life. Our top long-lasting Christmas blooms include:

Azaleas – up to 4 weeks
Orchids – 3-4 weeks
Amaryllis – approximately 3 weeks
Carnations – 2+ weeks
Poinsettias – plants remain fresh for several weeks when kept in a bright, warm spot out of direct sunlight and draughts

How Can I Keep Christmas Flowers Fresh?

Keep your festive floral arrangements looking their best for longer with our helpful care tips:

Trim the stems at a 45-degree angle to aid water absorption.
Place cut flowers in a cool spot, away from direct sunlight and heat.
Change the water every 2-3 days.
Remove wilted flowers and leaves to prevent bacterial growth.

Are Poinsettias Poisonous to Pets?

Poinsettias are mildly toxic to pets. They contain a white sap that can cause irritation or sickness if ingested. Although serious issues are rare, we recommend keeping poinsettias out of your pets’ reach.

Send the Best Christmas Flowers in Scotland

Now you know what flowers are best for Christmas, it’s time to order your favourites!

No matter if you’re sprucing up your own Christmas décor or sending a festive, hand-tied bouquet to a loved one, you can trust Williamson’s My Florist to make your arrangement extra special. Our master florists select the freshest and most popular flowers for Christmas before lovingly crafting your perfect floral gift with a touch of Christmas magic!

Whether you’re ordering ahead or need a last-minute festive bouquet, call our friendly team on 01506 811433 or order Christmas flowers online today to spread that festive cheer!