Christmas flowers

Christmas is a great time to use flowers in floral dispalys, table centres and candle arrangements.

Using floral arrangements instead of or as well as the Christmas tree will add that touch of individuality and does not have to be expensive.

A simple handful of flowers can be transformed into a stunning arrangement by using plenty of different textured greenery which many will have available in their gardens.

One of Chrissies' wonderful designs

Even pieces of old Christmas decoration and ribbon can be very effective for dressing up a plant pot or display.

If you need some inspiration for your designs, we recommend a visit to this rather special website by Chrissi Harten.

There are many pictures of classical and modern flower arrangements with full details of the plant materials and techniques used.

For those who enjoy flower arranging or want to learn to do their own arrangements, the Floral Design Magazine provides a wealth of ideas, tips and information.

Arranging Christmas

Flower displays in public venues, churches and homes start to take on a seasonal Christmas theme.

With so much evergreen foliage, holy, berries and twigs around, we do not have to go far to find some of the basics needed for creating wonderful Christmas displays.

Flower arrangements are very popular at this time of year, often taking the place of a traditional Christmas tree. Lack of space, young children and pets make us think differently about how we decorate our homes.

The following video shows you how to create a simple but effective candle display.

If you are creating an arrangement with a seasonal theme using British grown or wild fauna,  we would love to feature your display and give you a mention.

Use the contact us page to send your pictures and some information about yourself or organisation.