Flowers such as roses, amaryllis, and brightly colored poinsettias make wonderful Christmas flower arrangements to add to your Christmas decorations. You don't need florist skills to make them. Here are 27 ideas for using flowers in Christmas decorations and arrangements.
silver touch poinsettia
brain motes
The queen flower of Christmas decoration and design, the poinsettia is a must-have for holiday style. The Ice Punch variety has white and silvery leaves. You can create a versatile look by adding silver spray paint to red poinsettias (like this Better Homes & Gardens 8-Inch Poinsettia Live Plant with Ceramic Vase, $33, Walmart). Place these Christmas flowers in beautiful silver pots to make them shine.
Paperwhite with twigs and cedar twigs
michael garland
Create a French country vintage look with stark paperwhites and thin twigs arching out of aged terracotta containers. Add flowing cedar sprigs along the bottom of the pot to create a perfect display on a mantel, shelf, or coffee table.
evergreens and flowers
Thayer Gordy
A few clipped evergreen branches add a seasonal touch to the simple red flower arrangement. Arranging large red flowers such as ranunculus, peonies, tulips, and carnations will look great. Accentuate your Christmas flower arrangement with cut branches.
white parrot tulips and fern
John Bessler
Go beyond the typical colored flowers for Christmas decorations and flaunt the ruffled, two-tone petals of parrot tulips. Add plumosa fern to the bouquet and pieces of spruce at the base of the metal serving tray to complement the chartreuse stripes. Continue the color theme by filling clear containers with new or old ornaments in blue, green, and metal.
Mini woodland setting with roses and hydrangeas
marty baldwin
Take a cue from nature and create a unique arrangement featuring red roses, white hydrangeas, hypericum, and pine branches. Get creative with your containers by wrapping them in textured bark from fallen trees and accenting the bottoms with reindeer moss in different colors.
Green and two-tone amaryllis
Michael Partenio
Admire amaryllis' long stems by displaying them in tall, simple and elegant pitchers or vases. Include sprigs of various evergreens, such as spruce and holly. It's even better if the holly branches still have berries on them. Finally, decorate with seasonal decorations like vintage ornaments, colorful ribbons, and keepsake tea towels.
white rose & pine
Keller and Keller Photos
A simple and cute Christmas flower arrangement. Fill your favorite glass vase with cut roses or pieces of pine. For an even more cheerful touch, fill the vase with cranberries.
Hydrangea & Eucalyptus arrangement
Greg Scheideman
A gorgeous Christmas flower arrangement with fluffy hydrangeas, fresh eucalyptus, and refreshing snapdragons will attract attention. Add traditional red and green touches by slicing apples and using the slices to surround the base of the arrangement. Round ornaments in various sizes create festive sparkle and sparkle.
To keep hydrangeas fresh, store them in a location with moderate light and temperatures below 70 degrees.
winter berries and amaryllis flowers
stephen mcdonald
Nothing says Christmas like traditional red and green decorations. A simple arrangement of red amaryllis, tulips and winter berries looks beautiful on a Christmas mantelpiece. Drape cute ornaments of winter berries.
cymbidium orchid
edmund barr
This long-lasting variety of orchid is the perfect flower for Christmas decorations and continues to bloom into early spring. Fresh, bright colors will ease the winter blues and create a gorgeous Christmas display.
green dahlia
Ian Bagwell
Welcome your holiday guests with a beautiful arrangement of potted dahlias. Use a pretty silver pot and tie an oversized ornament around your neck using a long red ribbon. Lush greenery fills the display.
long-stemmed red amaryllis
mark thomas
A simple and elegant arrangement of red amaryllis arranged on long stems. There are many varieties of red amaryllis to choose from. The Benfica variety is colorful, while the Monaco variety is bright. Tie a red ribbon around the stems for a super fun Christmas display.
Phalaenopsis
Peter Krumhardt
Who doesn't love orchids? Available in a wide variety of colors and varieties, they are the perfect flowers for Christmas decorations and beautiful additions to holiday flower arrangements. Phalaenopsis orchids are easy to care for and bloom for about four months. Fill an oversized vase with an orchid in your favorite color and a variety of small sparkling ornaments.
Watering once a week will keep your festive orchid looking fresh throughout the holiday season.
Hydrangea & candy cane arrangement
dean tanner
Dainty white hydrangeas beautifully complement the bright colors of indoor Christmas decorations. Complement your arrangement with lively ornaments and candy canes that are too cute to eat.
evergreen and white amaryllis
Michael Partenio
The pretty white amaryllis flowers look gorgeous in a simple red vase. Place it on top of a round mirror along with mini Christmas gifts and ornaments to complete the holiday spirit. Complement classic Christmas flowers with evergreens.
red poinsettia and transparent jar
Allies O'Brien
Simple groupings of flowers and foliage of the same color can have a big impact on your holiday design. Arrange red poinsettia leaves in three or more vintage jars. Place on matching serving tray to create a gorgeous centerpiece.
winter white roses and fresh fruits
Michael Partenio
Nothing beats the smell of fresh roses. Add an arrangement to your holiday decorations by placing your favorite varieties in pretty, festive pots. Fill with ferns and evergreen bits. Crunchy fruits like pears and apples make great fillers for this Christmas centerpiece idea.
Cute pink and white poinsettia
edmund barr
Place pastel-toned poinsettias in cute white pitchers or vases to add a soft floral touch to your Christmas decorations. A series of seashells or a bowl of delicate ornaments is a simple complement. Cut poinsettias can be stored for up to 2 weeks.
roses, tulips, hydrangeas
jeff mcnamara
This oversized Christmas dinner table arrangement is simpler than it looks. Roses and tulips add a nice pop of traditional color, while hydrangeas create volume. Drizzle some pepper berries on the side for extra texture and depth. Use extra pepper berries to create a lovely place setting.
laurel and poinsettia
marty baldwin
California laurel, available at your local florist, looks great next to pink poinsettias. Use evergreen twigs, Christmas shrub clippings, and cut branches to complete the grouping. Add a touch of glitz and glamor by placing your arrangement in a tall gold vase ($18, Hobby Lobby).
cut rose
helen norman
Cut the roses short for your coffee table and place one stem in a small vase around a large pillar candle. Incorporate the traditional colors of Christmas by surrounding it with ornaments and other greenery.
paperwhite and cranberry
William N. Hopkins
Paperwhites are one of the easiest flowers to grow and maintain. Place the varieties in glass pots and fill with cranberries. Scatter evergreen pieces and cranberries around the arrangement for a pretty centerpiece or elegant side table display.
red and white amaryllis
Quentin Bacon
For Christmas decorations, choose multicolored amaryllis like candy canes instead of the usual red or white flowers. Place it in a cute white vase and accent with a small wrapped present.
Star of Bethlehem, tulips and roses
Kim Cornelison
Cheerful and cheerful, this arrangement welcomes the season in style. Gorgeous red tulips, fluffy white roses, and the cheerful Star of Bethlehem blend together to create a rich Christmas floral arrangement.
red amaryllis in a silver vase
John Bessler
Classic and beautiful, a simple arrangement of red amaryllis takes on a festive feel when placed in a shiny silver vase. Surround it with other holiday elements to create an easy Christmas display.
red poinsettia and silver leaves
brain motes
Freestanding poinsettias are beautiful and calming. A blend of shimmering silver sage leaves and winter berries makes this festive plant even more fun.